Clean Start Crew 2 - Graveyard Pressure Washer - Represented

Central City Concern • Portland, OR

351d • $21

About The Position

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential. Established in 1996, the Clean Start Program offers full-time employment and essential job skills to the client base of Central City Concern. By providing comprehensive trash removal and cleaning services across the Portland metro area, Clean Start not only helps maintain a cleaner environment but also empowers its participants with valuable work experience and the opportunity to build a brighter future. The Street Crew II position is an integral part of the Clean Start team and is responsible for a variety of janitorial and administrative tasks. This position will have shared duties as a Driver's Helper and Portable Restroom Cleaner.

Requirements

• Must have at least six months experience with outdoor cleaning or janitorial work.
• Must have six months experience with biohazard identification and proper disposal, preferably with Clean Start.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff, Portland Police officers, general public and people in the camps who are experiencing homelessness.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.
• Must possess a current driver's license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an 'acceptable' driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must pass an initial driver's training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations, and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile trash pick-up to locations where people are experiencing homelessness in public places (camps).
• Coordinate with Portland Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) officers and partnering street outreach workers through the Intensive Street Engagement Initiative to develop standard pick-up patrol routes.
• Regularly communicate with abandoned autos, NRT officers and other community partners.
• Provide portable bathroom cleaning to 120 portable toilets in the City of Portland.
• Spray down inside of portable restroom with cleaner and pressure washer.
• Removal of all trash and debris from area around portable toilets.
• Perform detailed cleaning including bio-hazards, needle removal and other special projects.
• Track all clean-up/removal activities on a daily basis. Document all cleanups via photographs.
• Responsible for filling out assessments for each location.
• Responsible for understanding the Anderson agreement and following it in regards to personal property.
• Perform detailed cleaning including bio-hazards, needle removal and other special projects.
• Operate an agency telephone. Must be able to answer and respond to all calls from partners and supervisors quickly and in a respectful manner.
• Dispose of all material cleaned/picked up at the Clean Start garage.
• Provide pressure washing to sidewalks.
• Report any and all unusual incidents that involve individuals that employees come in contact with to supervisor.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to all CCC policies, procedures and guidelines.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees