Variable Hour Event Custodian

Position Summary

Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

Are you someone who is looking for flexibility in your work schedule? Do you have weekend or evening availability?

We will work around your monthly schedule!

Do you like to physically move instead of being stuck in-place at work all day?

You can meet your daily steps goal at Portland5! This job offers freedom of movement, with lots of walking and moving to different areas throughout the day while completing a broad range of tasks.

We're seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working in and contributing to a friendly, fast-paced environment and want to help make our downtown Portland'5 Center for the Arts Shine!

Portland'5 manages the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall in downtown Portland, Oregon. We're looking for skilled, dedicated, motivated people who are excited to put in the elbow grease to care for these wonderful buildings.

Event Housekeepers/Custodians are responsible for tasks that are essential to providing a memorable experience for our guests and community members, by ensuring that our venues are safe and welcoming.

This position is responsible for assuring that restrooms, lobbies, and other public/non-public areas are clean, orderly and properly maintained. Other duties include set-up for events, including tables, chairs, draperies, sound systems, portable stages, etc. Event Custodians/House Keepers work under the direction of the Portland'5 Operations Supervisor.

As the VHE Event Housekeeper/Custodian, you will

• Assure that all public and non-public areas are clean, orderly, and properly maintained both during events and non-event operations.

• Use a variety of methods to disinfect and sanitize surfaces and touch-points, including using approved protocols to mitigate viral infection.

• Properly clean and put away tools and equipment after use.

• Clean and maintain restrooms and dressing rooms: Re-stock paper towels, toilet paper, and soap; sweep and mop floors; clean sinks, mirrors, counters, toilets, and urinals; clean and maintain custodial closets.

• Clean glass in windows and doors.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum various flooring surfaces.

• Collect trash and recycling in and around the venues.

• Set up tables, chairs, draperies, and other event support items as required.

• Maintain supply rooms to documented team standards.

• Respond to requests for additional services for guests, clients, and staff.

• Provide directions and other general assistance to the public.

• Report safety hazards, maintenance and repair items.

Attributes for success

• Perform repetitive motions of hands and wrist.

• Stand, bend, squat, stretch, lift, and walk during shift.

• Properly wear vacuum backpacks for long periods of time.

• Walk up and down stairs safely.

• Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 150 pounds occasionally.

• Read and follow written and oral instructions.

• Operate a variety of custodial equipment safely and efficiently with training.

• Use a variety of cleaning chemicals safely and properly with training.

• Use technology, such as smartphones, radios, and computers.

• Safely clean up bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials with training.

• Work in a professional manner with the public, clients, and co-workers.

• Adapt to new methods, processes, and procedures as required.

• Appropriate identification and response to areas requiring special attention.

• Work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Work quickly, efficiently, and consistently.

• Report to assigned location on time and ready to work.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

Learn more about Metro's Diversity Action Plan

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications

• One year of experience in facility cleaning or janitorial work; OR

• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

• Must have availability to work an event-driven schedule, mostly nights, weekends and some holidays.

• Willingness to complete structured training and obtain industry certifications as required.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application; AND
• Responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Testing/assessments (if applicable)

• Reference check

• Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON

The hourly rate for this position is step # 1, $22.78 per hour. Swing shifts receive a premium of $1.50 per hour in addition to the regular hourly rate.

This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by IUOE 701-1 and is classified as an Event Custodian (click to read the full classification).

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lamarkus Gilliard

Email: Lamarkus.gilliard@oregonmetro.gov

Additional Information

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications

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