Custodian

Oregon Humane•Portland, OR

31d•$19 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Custodians are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and supporting the needs of the Oregon Humane Animal Shelter and medical facilities, grounds, and vehicles. All duties are performed according to established safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and department guidelines/standards. Other responsibilities include monitoring supplies needed for facility cleaning and general upkeep, and working as a collaborative team member paying close attention to details. All Oregon Humane staff members contribute to the stewardship of the organization’s mission and are expected to stay current on and understand issues related to animal welfare and Oregon Humane programs.

Requirements

cleaning, stocking, and grounds upkeep.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as requested.
Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers.
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful and professional manner.
Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash on an occasional basis.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

The candidate may come from a less traditional background.
Applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought are welcomed.
Applicants are encouraged to apply, even if they do not believe they meet every one of the qualifications described.
Applicants are also encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to Oregon Humane.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties included in the weekly cleaning check list including: sweeping and mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, spot cleaning, emptying trash, restocking, disinfecting high touch areas, and cleaning/ sanitizing restrooms throughout the facilities and at 8001 NE 14th Place upon request.
Sweep and mop all floors including the kennels, kennels foyer area, cat holding areas, and “staff only” hallways on first floor of facility.
Disinfect countertops, door handles, switch plates and other high touch areas.
Stock paper towel dispensers, hand sanitizers, and hand soap dispensers at all appropriate employee work stations, sinks, restrooms, kennel areas, and break areas throughout the facility.
Clean windows and sills in front lobby, cat colony areas, and adoption areas on a daily basis.
Clean window ledges in all conference rooms and clean window panels on outside of 2nd floor offices on a weekly basis.
Empty garbage containers located in the public kennels areas on a daily basis.
Clean and vacuum air vents throughout facility on a weekly basis.
Clean spills and disinfect spill sites as needed; follow protocols for bodily fluid clean-ups as needed.
Clean stainless steel without using an oil or polish in all areas of the facility.
Dispose of and mix cleaning supplies, waste or debris, and empty mop buckets according to established safety and department protocols.
Stock cleaning supplies and monitor inventory levels in all appropriate locations throughout the facility.
Detect and report broken items, defective materials, or questionable conditions to the facilities manager.
Adhere to all Oregon Humane safety, training, animal and chemical handling, and transportation protocols in order to ensure that the shelter environment is safe for animals, the public, volunteers, and staff.
Wear required clothing, identification, and safety garments/equipment as defined by Oregon Humane policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Keep current with shelter event and program updates.
Perform other related duties as request by management.