The Street Crew III position is an integral part of the Clean Start team and is responsible for a variety of janitorial and administrative tasks, in addition to providing trainings to other team members.

CLOSE DATE IS: (10/22/2022) SENIORITY CLOSE DATE: (10/19/2022)

TITLE: Street Crew III

HOURS: Varies

WAGES: 20.02

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide mobile trash pick-up to locations where people are experiencing homelessness in public places (camps).

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.

Responsible for training all new Clean Start trainees.

Regularly communicate with abandoned autos, NRT officers and other community partners.

Removal of all trash and debris from sidewalks in identified areas.

Complete all track-its assigned 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.

Pickup of large amounts of cardboard, garbage or debris at designated or assigned locations in the Portland area.

Dispose of all material cleaned/picked up at the Metro dump.

Track all clean-up/removal activities on a daily basis.

Report any and all unusual incidents that involve individuals that employees come in contact with to supervisor.

Responsible for training of procedures and protocols of trainees.

Report any issues with training of trainees to management.

Attend all required meetings and trainings.

Adhere to safety procedures.

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.

Must adhere to all CCC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

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

Ability to do overhead work.

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

Ability to learn applicable safety policies and procedures, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and the ability to apply workplace and job-site safety standards.

Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Ability to interact courteously with the general public on the telephone and in person.

Ability to comprehend and apply written and oral instruction.

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

Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform duties.

Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have at least one year’s experience with outdoor cleaning and/or janitorial work with Clean Start.

Must have one year’s experience with biohazard identification and proper disposal.

Proven ability to communicate effectively 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.

If a recovering chemically dependent person, must have sufficiently stabilized sobriety with a minimum of two years clean and sober.

Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.

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 drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training.

Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.

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)