Janitor Karibu

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

Karibu Center: Karibu Stabilization for Treatment Preparation (Karibu STP) is a culturally specific transitional housing program that provides services for Black/African American men (ages 18) who have behavioral health needs and are involved in or at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system. Karibus facility offers transitional dorm-style housing with 15 beds. During their stay for up to 9 months participants engage in programming while working on securing next-step housing. Karibu is co-located at this facility with Imani Center.

This person will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of lobbies hallways offices bathrooms and exterior common areas through tasks like sweeping mopping disinfecting polishing floors cleaning carpets and pressure washing as needed. Youll also help keep buildings healthy by identifying and reporting pest activity and ensuring all work areas are maintained in a safe clean and orderly mannermaking a visible impact every day for residents staff and visitors.

Schedule:Monday - Friday 3pm to 11:30pm

Location: Karibu Center 2020 SE Powell Blvd. Portland OR 97202

Compensation: $22.73/hr and can increase based on experience.

Seniority Bid Window: Open: 2/17/26 Closes: 2/25/26

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current drivers license pass a DMV background check and be designated as an acceptable driver as outlined in Central City Concerns Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continue recertification training.

• Must have at least six months experience in interior and exterior janitorial cleaning and pest control.

• Must be trained or be able to be trained in bio-hazard cleanup.

• Must be able to read write and understand English.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen TB test and background check. Must have the ability to work in all C.C.C. Housing buildings and outside locations.

• Ability to adhere to Central City Concerns drug-free workplace which encourages a safe healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Ace of 1988. An employee shall not in the workplace unlawfully manufacture distribute dispense possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.

• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.

• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. A cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.

• Must have the ability to walk bend stoop kneel squat twist reach pull and lift heavy objects carry 10 to 30 pounds frequently and climb stairs.

• Must adhere to agencys non-discrimination policies.

• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds religious views political affiliations cultural backgrounds lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly assess buildings for hazards and fire code violations to maintain compliance. Submit and track maintenance requests to resolution.

• Assist with leadership training and oversight of crew.

• Clean lobbies hallways unoccupied offices bathrooms common areas and residential rooms.

• Responsible for program storage rooms and recycling of outdated items.

• Responsible for maintaining SDS and teaching staff how to access and use.

• Responsible for stocking and inventory of all janitorial supplies.

• Assist with other janitorial duties as needed and provide back-up for absences. May float to other sites to provide support as needed.

• Clean windows floors countertops elevators appliances and fixtures.

• Sweeping mopping dusting vacuuming washing disinfecting and polishing.

• Lead and train trainees and on-call workers on the crew.

• Assist with janitorial duties at various locations.

• Clean sidewalks and other outside public areas as directed.

• Polishing floors cleaning carpets and pressure washing exterior surfaces.

• Identify pests such as roaches and bed bugs.

• Spray for and remove pests such as roaches and bed bugs.

• Perform follow-up clean up after pest sprays including vacuuming of pests and disposal of bed bug infested property.

• Maintain work areas and vehicles in safe clean and orderly manner.

• Complete all necessary paperwork.

• Deliver supplies and equipment.

• Inventory label and store tenants properties.

• Attend all required meetings and training.

• Adhere to safety procedures.

• Adhere to all state and federal privacy and security regulations applicable to the program and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality privacy and security. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department as well as to your supervisor or their designee.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use cleaning agents such as soap polish disinfectants etc.

• Ability to learn how to operate various cleaning equipment i.e. extractors buffers power washers vacuums steam cleaners.

• Ability to recognize identify and remove pests such as roaches and bed bugs.

• Ability to learn applicable safety policies and procedures including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the ability to apply workplace and job-site safety standards.

• Knowledge of proper chemicals and application of chemicals specific to pest control and bio-hazard clean ups.

• Ability to identify bio-hazard situations and clean in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations.

• Ability to walk bend stoop lift and carry 10 to 30 pounds frequently.

• Ability to do overhead work.

• Ability to interact courteously with the public on the telephone or in person.

• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

• Ability to complete all necessary paperwork.

• Ability to comprehend and apply written and oral instruction.

• Ability to work in all adverse weather conditions includes but not limited to rain wind heat cold snow and ice.

AFSCME Union:

This role is a Union Represented position through: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here

BENEFITS: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular/FT employees

• Generous paid time off plan which provides up to 4 weeks of PTO accrual in the first year. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with competitive employer match with 4.25% in the first year 6% in the second year and 8% in the 3rd year.
• Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule).
• Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life Short Term Disability AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7 14 and 21.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations contractual requirements or the duties of this job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.â