Custodian

About Oregon Humane

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us – animals and humans – feel safe, valued and part of something bigger.

The Team

The Facilities and Custodial teams play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of Oregon Humane. Through cross departmental communications and interactions, we ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, volunteers, donors, the general public, and any and all vendors who find themselves on our ever expanding campus.

The Position

Custodians are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and supporting the needs of the Oregon Humane Animal Shelter and medical facilities, grounds, and vehicles. All duties are performed according to established safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and department guidelines/standards. Other responsibilities include monitoring supplies needed for facility cleaning and general upkeep, and working as a collaborative team member paying close attention to details. All Oregon Humane staff members contribute to the stewardship of the organization’s mission and are expected to stay current on and understand issues related to animal welfare and Oregon Humane programs.

This shift is 6pm - 2:30am, 3 days/week

Eligible Benefits

We are committed to creating a better future for pets, and we work hard to achieve our goals while offering a rewarding workplace including competitive benefit packages to our employees.

• Paid Time Off + Sick time

• 401(k) with employer match

• Professional Development Opportunities

• One free Oregon Humane adoption / year

• Perks & Discounts at select vendors

Essential Responsibilities

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.

• Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.

• Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning.

LEARNING

• Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.

• Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.

• Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

• Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.

• Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside Oregon Humane at all levels.

• Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties included in the weekly cleaning check list including: sweeping and mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, spot cleaning, emptying trash, restocking, disinfecting high touch areas, and cleaning/ sanitizing restrooms throughout the facilities and at 8001 NE 14th Place upon request.

• Sweep and mop all floors including the kennels, kennels foyer area, cat holding areas, and “staff only” hallways on first floor of facility.

• Disinfect countertops, door handles, switch plates and other high touch areas. Stock paper towel dispensers, hand sanitizers, and hand soap dispensers at all appropriate employee work stations, sinks, restrooms, kennel areas, and break areas throughout the facility.

• Clean windows and sills in front lobby, cat colony areas, and adoption areas on a daily basis. Clean window ledges in all conference rooms and clean window panels on outside of 2nd floor offices on a weekly basis.

• Empty garbage containers located in the public kennels areas on a daily basis.

• Clean and vacuum air vents throughout facility on a weekly basis.

• Clean spills and disinfect spill sites as needed; follow protocols for bodily fluid clean-ups as needed.

• Clean stainless steel without using an oil or polish in all areas of the facility.

• Dispose of and mix cleaning supplies, waste or debris, and empty mop buckets according to established safety and department protocols.

• Stock cleaning supplies and monitor inventory levels in all appropriate locations throughout the facility.

• Detect and report broken items, defective materials, or questionable conditions to the facilities manager.

• Adhere to all Oregon Humane safety, training, animal and chemical handling, and transportation protocols in order to ensure that the shelter environment is safe for animals, the public, volunteers, and staff. Wear required clothing, identification, and safety garments/equipment as defined by Oregon Humane policies and procedures.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Keep current with shelter event and program updates.

• Perform other related duties as request by management.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises: None

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports Directly To: Supervisor, Custodial

Often Engages Directly With: Custodial