Clean Start Crew 2 - Graveyard Pressure Washer - Represented

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery, and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing, and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

The Street Crew II position, Graveyard Pressure Washer, is an integral part of the Clean Start team, responsible for operating pressure washing equipment to clean various surfaces, such as sidewalks, building exteriors, and parking lots, during overnight shifts. In addition to pressure washing, the role includes performing general janitorial duties, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and physical stamina to handle demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 7:00 pm - 3:30 am

Location: Clean Start - 208 NW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Seniority Bid Window Closes: 06/24/25 Open Until Date: Until Filled

Compensation: $21.65/hour

Established in 1996, the Clean Start Program offers full-time employment and essential job skills to the client base of Central City Concern. By providing comprehensive trash removal and cleaning services across the Portland metro area, Clean Start not only helps maintain a cleaner environment but also empowers its participants with valuable work experience and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

A successful applicant for the Graveyard Pressure Washer position should demonstrate reliability and a strong sense of personal duty, taking pride in their work. They must possess a solid understanding of policies and processes, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with established guidelines. This role requires individuals who are committed to maintaining a clean environment and are motivated to contribute positively to the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least six months experience with outdoor cleaning or janitorial work.
• Must have Six months experience with biohazard identification and proper disposal, preferably with Clean Start.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff, Portland Police officers, general public and people in the camps who are experiencing homelessness.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.
• Must possess a current driver's license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an "acceptable" driver as outlined in Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial driver's training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• 9. Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• 10. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations, and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nightly pressure washing/steam cleaning duties include:
  
  
  
  • Provide pressure washing to sidewalks.
  • Provide pressure washing to Transit Shelters.
  • Provide pressure washing to fixtures on pedestrian sidewalks.
  • Complete removal of all graffiti, posters, adhesive stickers, and handbills.
  
  
  
  
• Coordinate with Portland Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) officers and partnering street outreach workers through the Intensive Street Engagement Initiative to develop standard pick-up patrol routes.
• Regularly communicate with abandoned autos, NRT officers, and other community partners.
• Perform detailed cleaning, including bio-hazards, needle removal, and other special projects.
• Track all clean-up/removal activities on a daily basis. Document all cleanups via photographs.
• Responsible for filling out assessments for each location.
• Responsible for understanding the Anderson agreement and following it in regards to personal property.
• Perform detailed cleaning, including bio-hazards, needle removal, and other special projects.
• Operate an agency telephone. Must be able to answer and respond to all calls from partners and supervisors quickly and in a respectful manner.
• Report any and all unusual incidents that involve individuals with whom employees come in contact with to supervisor.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to all CCC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This role is a Union Represented position through: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here: www.afscme.org

BENEFITS: Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our Regular/FT employees

• Generous paid time off plan which provides up to 4 weeks of PTO accrual in the first year. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with competitive employer match with 4.25% in the first year, 6% in the second year, and 8% in the 3rd year.
• 11 recognized Holidays + 2 Personal Holidays.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
• Excellent relocation package for those roles that qualify.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

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