POSITION SUMMARY
Fora Health is seeking to fill a full time Custodian at our facility located on SE Cherry Blossom in Portland, Oregon. The Custodian plays a critical role in providing a clean and safe environment for staff and clients at our facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Sanitize rooms with the use of a bleach solution or currently approved chemical and a steam cleaner when appropriate
- Assis with laundry duties for both the Withdrawal Management & Residential units
- Clean dorms, stairways, hallways and other public spaces at all facilities
- Respond to accidents and custodial emergencies as needed
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms and kitchen
- Mop floors, halls and stairwells
- Spot clean walls, doors and partitions as needed.
- Stock supplies and refill 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
- Perform general housekeeping on a regular basis
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist 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, as needed.
- Additional tasks and duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Able to identify and perform basic assessment of janitorial issues
- Experience in industrial laundry and custodial services is preferred.
- Able to identify and perform basic assessment of laundry issues
- Ability to communicate in English
- Bi-cultural and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- Working knowledge of in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Must be able to prioritize responsibilities to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner
- Ability to work collaboratively and promote a healthy and inclusive work environment
- Experience working with pressure washer and steam cleaner is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting and standing for long periods of time
- Moving from one area of the facility to another
- Bending and kneeling
- Ability to use a step ladder and work overhead
- Identifying clients and staff members
- Lifting and moving up to 75 pounds
- Ascending and descending stairs
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections, including COVID, tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV.
- Possible exposure to upset, angry, traumatized, disabled or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families.
- 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.
HOURS AND PAY
This is a full time position earning $19.45-20.03 per hour (depending upon experience) for our open day shift schedule for Monday through Friday 7-3:30pm. We are also hiring for our swing shift schedule Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation.
LOCATION
This position is an on-site position at our SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon.
ABOUT FORA HEALTH
Looking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!
Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum:
- Have knowledge of substance use disorders.
- Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
- Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people.
- Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care.
- Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners.
BENEFITS
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance
- Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
- 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
- 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
- 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
- One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
- Online education tools for CEUs
- Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
- Employee referral bonus
- Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
- Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
- Free parking at our two facilities
Employees may be eligible for education grants:
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
- NURSE Corps
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least two years of continuous sobriety upon hire.
Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
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