Janitorial Floor Care Specialist - Route - Relay Resources

Relay is one of the largest janitorial service providers in the greater Portland area. Our team proudly cleans shared spaces such as the award-winning Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland State University (PSU), and Portland City Hall.

Learn more about what it's like to work on our janitorial team!

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More about us

Relay Resources is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR, that employs more than 700 people, the majority of whom are people with disabilities. We cultivate meaningful work through services we provide to business and government customers, which include janitorial, landscaping, document services, and supply chain solutions. We also own and manage more than 900 units of affordable housing. We create value for our community by delivering quality services to our customers, good jobs to our employees, and affordable homes to our residents.

Equal Opportunity

Relay Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome everyone to our team/to apply. We are committed to a people-first, inclusive culture that benefits our employees, customers, and residents. Relay encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities including disability, race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, parental status, age, and individuals with a Preferred Worker Card. Let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, or to perform the job you are applying for.

Be the first to know about job openings! Sign up for our weekly job openings newsletter.The Janitorial Specialist performs all specialized and restorative cleaning and maintenance tasks associated with the Janitorial team at Relay Resources. The Janitorial Specialists will perform tasks associated with the maintenance of carpets and hard surface floors, large scale cleanings and deep cleaning and disinfection of clients' sites.

Carpet Care:

• Perform pre-spotting, extraction, and bonneting on carpets in multiple work sites
• Use only Relay-approved carpet cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment
• Upholstery cleaning tasks required
• Utilize truck mount and portable carpet cleaning equipment in work performance

• Perform stripping, scrubbing, sealing, applying finish and polishing on hard floor surfaces in multiple work sites
• Use only Relay-approved floor methods, finishes, sealers and chemicals
• Utilize auto scrubber and burnishing machine in work performance
• Utilize turbo tool equipment for grout / hard floor surface cleaning

• Perform interior and exterior window cleaning without the use of ladders or lifts
• Use specialized window cleaning tools and techniques

• Perform on-demand janitorial duties at various sites to assist in large-scale cleaning operations such as post construction cleans and large-scale disinfections
• Utilize specialized janitorial equipment to perform tasks such as electrostatic sprayers, Kaivac restroom cleaners and commercial pressure washers

• SEIU benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Employees must complete 1040 hours of work and maintain 120 hours a month to be benefits eligible.

• Perform pre-spotting, extraction, and bonneting on carpets in multiple worksites
• Use only Relay-approved carpet cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment
• Upholstery cleaning tasks required
• Utilize truck-mount and portable carpet cleaning equipment in work performance
• Perform stripping, scrubbing, sealing, applying finish, and polishing on hard floor surfaces in multiple worksites
• Use only Relay-approved floor methods, finishes, sealers, and chemicals
• Utilize auto scrubber and burnishing machine in work performance
• Utilize turbo tool equipment for grout / hard floor surface cleaning
• Perform on-demand janitorial duties at various sites to assist in large-scale cleaning operations such as post-construction cleans and large-scale disinfection
• Utilize specialized janitorial equipment to perform tasks such as electrostatic sprayers, Kaivac restroom cleaners, and commercial pressure washers

Why you're a great fit

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties below or are interested in on the job training to obtain the experience, please apply.

• A valid driver license and clean driving record
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to perform occasional janitorial tasks as well as walk, bend, lift and carry items up to 50 lbs
• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written
• Pass a criminal background check to obtain Federal security clearances