Clean Start Janitor Trainee

Company: Central City Concern
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

TITLE: Clean Start Trainee - 100% Temporary Position (6 Months)
SHIFT: Days and Hours to Vary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleaning sidewalks, removing debris from sidewalk to curbside.

Cleaning bus malls, graffiti removal, clearing street drains of debris and racking leaves.

Cleaning tasks to include such activities as sweeping, litter picking, raking and graffiti removal.

Emptying trash receptacles.

Positive participation in Job Readiness Program and Classes. Including completing class assignments, coaching meetings, and job search tasks.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to do overhead work.

Ability to learn the proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Ability to comprehend and apply written and oral instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Participation in Central City Concern's Community Volunteer Corps (CVC) program is preferred.

Must be able to work individually or with a group.

To remain eligible for the trainee program, participants must remain in bi-weekly communication and monthly in person meetings with their Employment Specialist.

For those participating as a trainee based on eligibility for any SNAP benefits from Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), individuals must remain on benefits for duration of the temporary position.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen, TB test and background check.

If a recovering chemically dependent person, must currently be clean and sober.

Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.

Must be able to work in all adverse weather conditions including but not limited to rain, wind, heat, cold, snow and ice.

Must generally have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects and climb stairs, with reasonable or no accommodation.

Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.

Must be able to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

*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 particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Associated topics: custodian, custody, feed, house cleaner, housekeeping, janitor, janitorial, sanitation, sanitize, wash

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