Janitorial

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!

COVID Vaccination Requirements

Where permitted by applicable law, you must be fully vaccinated or exempted by an approved medical or religious exemption request by your start date (first day reporting to work) to be considered for employment. If you're covered by a medical or religious exemption, please ask for the appropriate exception form during your interview process.

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.

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People are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to cultivate meaningful work for people with disabilities and other barriers. By becoming a Janitor, you will join a team that proudly keeps the facilities and shared spaces in our communities clean, in a safe and effective way. Our union representatives at SEIU Local 49 have acknowledged our enhanced cleaning protocols and procedures, sharing them as best practices for the janitorial industry.

We encourage people with a disability, a Preferred Worker Card, or other barriers to employment to apply. Please let us know if you need special accommodations.

What you'll do

• Disinfect touch-points and wipe surfaces
• Ensure restrooms and terminals are clean including furniture, glass, and outside cleaning
• Respond to janitorial emergencies
• Provide basic floor care tasks such as vacuuming, daily carpet spotting, sweeping and mopping
• Confirm all equipment is in good and safe working condition
• Dust, empty trash, stock restrooms, clean walls, windows and countertops
• Communicate with supervisors about inventory needs

We know that experience is gathered in many ways. These guidelines represent some, but not all the ways you might have acquired the skills required for this role. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.

• Good communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to write and read simple instructions and short correspondence
• The ability to pass a criminal background check
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Perform work that includes lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, bending, and pulling
• Speak and understand basic English
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and independent decision-making