Event Custodian (Part-Time) Jobs

The Oregon Convention Center is the largest convention facility in the Pacific Northwest, attracting out-of-town visitors to national conventions, tradeshows and meetings, and local people to special events. The convention center’s roughly 160 employees host more than 1 million visitors each year.
Do you like being hands-on and enjoy the sense of accomplishment and pride in doing a job well? Do you approach your work with an attitude that no job is too big or too small? The Oregon Convention Center is seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working in a fast paced and friendly environment. At our world-class venue, we host diverse organizations, people and events from around the world. How can you contribute to our success? As a premier convention, tradeshow, conference and event venue leader, our number one role is to provide a memorable experience for both shows and guests. Come be a part of our team and help us shine!
Event Custodians perform set-up and clean up duties for specified events on an on-call basis. Typically hours may average 8 – 24 hours weekly, but actual hours will vary from week to week and with seasonal event volume.
What you will do:
In addition to performing on-call event set-up and being responsible for overall cleanliness of our convention center for various events, our custodians are relied upon to act as goodwill ambassadors of our venue. Expect to interact with a large volume of guests who will look to you for everything from help with directions, venue information, recommendations for restaurants and local transportation assistance and answering the most popular question "Where are the restrooms?"
Other responsibilities will include but aren't limited to the following:

• Cleans and maintains rest rooms; re-stocks paper towels, toilet paper and hand soap; sweeps and mops floors; cleans sinks, mirrors, counters, toilets and urinals
• Assists Utility Workers in setting up or tearing down tables, chairs, staging and draperies, as needed.
• Collects recyclables and trash inside the building and outdoors; operates compactor
• Provides directions and other general assistance to the public
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and otherwise maintains public and non-public areas prior to and during events; cleans glass in windows and doors

Traits for success:

• Customer service oriented
• Initiative, self-starter and dependable
• Ability to perform all the essential duties of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Metro, we strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.
• Minimum of one year experience in facility cleaning or janitorial work. Experience cleaning in a fast-food or similar environment, business or multi-residential housing may substitute for facility/janitorial work;

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Like to have:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Applicants with availability to work a variety of days and shifts to meet the needs of this position (a minimum of three shifts per week)
• Customer facing experience.

COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATION
This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3580 and is classified as an Event Custodian (click to read the full classification). Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application
• Complete answers to all supplemental questions

The Selection Process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Reference Check
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

Questions?
Recruiter: :Lamarkus Gilliard
Email: [email protected]