Custodian at Fora Health Inc

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

22.74

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Housekeeping, Sanitizing, Laundry Duties, Floor Mopping, Spot Cleaning, Dispenser Refilling, Pressure Washing, Window Cleaning, Furniture Moving, Light Repair, Hand Tool Use, Basic Assessment, Stepladder Use, Lifting, Chemical Handling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Custodian plays a critical role in providing a clean and safe environment for staff and clients at our facilities. The Custodian plays a key role in accomplishing the mission of Fora by working within the core values of the organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS General housekeeping on a regular basis. Sanitizing rooms with the use of a bleach solution or currently approved chemical and a steam cleaner when appropriate. Assisting with laundry duties for both the Detox & Residential teams. Cleaning the rooms, hallways and other public spaces at all facilities Responding to accidents and custodial emergencies as needed. Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms. Damp mopping floors, halls and stairwells Spot cleaning walls, doors and partitions as needed. Refilling bathroom dispensers as needed. Periodic cleaning of the outside of the building including the sidewalk and windows with the use of a pressure washer and window cleaning equipment. ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Helping the maintenance workers with various tasks that may include moving furniture, light repair work to the facility, painting, use of hand tools that could include drills, saws, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. Additional tasks and duties, as assigned. SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Able to walk up and down stairs frequently and lifting/moving furniture up to 75lbs Able to identify and perform basic assessment of janitorial issues Applicants must be able to work on a stepladder and clean overhead This position also requires the ability to work in multiple Portland area facilities Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply OTHER REQUIREMENTS For employees with a history of substance use disorder, Fora Health’s policy requires certification of a minimum of six months of sobriety for this position. Ability to pass pre-employment or for cause drug tests. Ability to pass DHS criminal background. Position will require some amount of regular connection to work via cell phone to answer questions and respond to internal and external contacts. WORKING CONDITIONS This position generally works in an indoor environment with infrequent travel between sites, off site or to special events. Possible exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections, including tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV. Possible exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized, or emotionally dysregulated adults, adolescents, and families. Working with potentially hazardous chemicals (including painting, cleaning, and landscaping supplies), personal protective equipment provided. Working with a steam cleaning machine and with a pressure washer.

Responsibilities

The Custodian is responsible for general housekeeping, sanitizing rooms using approved chemicals and steam cleaners, assisting with laundry, and cleaning all public spaces and bathrooms across facilities. This role also involves responding to emergencies and performing periodic exterior cleaning tasks.