• Job Description

  Req#: 4595560
  Hello, we’re Metro ! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
  
  The Portland Expo Center is a multi-purpose exhibition facility offering meeting rooms, exhibit halls, a full-service restaurant and flexible outdoor exhibit space. The Expo Center’s twenty-three employees host an average of 500,000 visitors each year.
  
  As part of the Metro family, the Portland Expo Center helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.
  
  Be a part of the West Coast’s largest multipurpose facility and help us shine! The Expo Center is seeking an enthusiastic Utility Worker who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors in a fast paced and friendly event-driven environment. Utility Worker will clean and set-up for events involved in the facility or grounds maintenance.
  
  As the Utility Worker you will:
  
  • Perform cleaning and sanitary maintenance duties, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting, and empty trash containers.
  • Cleans mirrors, fixtures, windows, walls, and drinking fountains.
  • Assist in keeping outside premises in an orderly condition.
  • Perform set-up and break down of tables, chairs, bleachers, ramps, dance floors, air walls and staging, and hang drapes as required for conventions, meetings and other Portland Expo Center events utilizing schematic drawings and narrative descriptions.
  • Monitor buildings during shows to ensure restrooms are stocked, trash containers are emptied, and water services are replenished.
  • Monitor inventory and coordinate purchase of maintenance and custodial supplies.
  • Picks up garbage from parking lots, and pressure wash.
  • Remove ice and snow; apply ice melt to sidewalks and walkways.
  • Place temporary signage, event equipment and or flagging as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  Attributes for success:
  
  • Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in a facility cleaning or groundskeeping/landscape operation.
  • Basic knowledge of safety and fire codes related to room setup.
  • Skill in the proper use of janitorial equipment and tools used in performance of the job.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions including operating manuals and application instructions supplied by product manufacturers.
  • Ability to read and understand schematic setup diagrams.
  • Ability to operate forklifts, high lifts, golf carts, sweepers, and scrubbers and perform moderate to heavy tasks as required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all people.
  • Ability to fulfill Metro’s employees’ values of public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability.
  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
  At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
  
  Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan
  
  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:
  
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar position; AND
  • Possession of and ability to maintain a valid driver’s license; AND
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain the following:
  1. Forklift operator’s license
  2. Aerial work platform certification
  3. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
  • We will consider any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holiday as assigned.
  Physical requirements
  
  • Perform all necessary setup of tables, chairs, staging and other building material.
  • Walk, stand, and work on concreate floors for extended periods of time.
  • Bend and stoop frequently
  • Work on elevated platforms or ladders.
  • Lift and carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
  • Push and pull up to 300 pounds on a regular basis.
  Work Environment:
  Work is performed both indoors and outdoors on a year-round basis. Incumbents may be exposed to all types of weather conditions. Work is physical in nature with exposure to various chemicals and dust. Gloves, masks, and other personal protective equipment are required while performing some duties.
  
  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; AND
  • Responses to supplement questions.
  The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
  
  • Initial review of minimum qualifications
  • In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.
  • Consideration of top candidates/interviews
  • Testing/assessments (if applicable)
  • Reference check
  • Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)
  COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION
  Based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements, Metro’s internal equity review process, and the candidates’ qualifications, the appointment will typically be made between $23.81 per hour to the equity range of $27.57 per hour. The full salary range for this position is $23.81 per hour to $31.92 per hour.
  
  This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as a Utility Worker. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
  
  Questions?
  
  Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lamarkus Gilliard
  Email: lamarkus.gilliard@oregonmetro.gov Equal employment opportunity
  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
  
  Accommodation
  Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
  
  Veterans' preference
  Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
  
  Hybrid Telework
  Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
  
  Pay equity at Metro
  No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
  
  Online applications
  Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
  
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• About the company

  Metro is the regional government for the Oregon portion of the Portland metropolitan area, covering portions of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.

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