First Program: Event Setup and Custodial Worker

First Opportunity recruitment message: We are only accepting applications from residents who live within the First Opportunity Target Area (FOTA) and meet the qualifying annual household income limit. For more information please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) and Portland Expo Center are looking for a dependable and energetic Event Setup and Custodial Worker to help keep our venues clean, organized, and ready to host a wide range of events.

• Contribute to a clean and welcoming environment by performing essential cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting and emptying trash containers.
• Help maintain a positive guest experience by ensuring restrooms are clean, stocked and ready for use, including replenishing towels, tissue and soap.
• Keep employee breakrooms, locker rooms and loading docks clean and organized. This may include mopping, dishwashing, disinfecting high‑touch surfaces and organizing recyclable materials.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, bleachers, ramps, dance floors, air walls, staging and hanging of drapes as required for conventions, meetings and other OCC events utilizing schematic drawings and narrative descriptions.
• Assist with hanging banners outside the building by utilizing high‑lift equipment, which is also used in custodial duties.
• Prepare rooms between events by striking tables and chairs, performance stages, podiums, cleaning rooms and resetting spaces to meet the needs of incoming events.
• Serve as a helpful resource to guests and visitors by providing accurate information about events and facility services.
• Monitor event spaces during shows to ensure cleanliness, restock supplies, empty trash containers and maintain water service stations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and clean uniform throughout the duration of shift and completion of duties.
• Be a flexible and reliable team member exhibiting regular and predictable attendance and practicing safe work habits.

• Familiarity with custodial and sanitation practices, including safe handling of cleaning chemicals and proper equipment use.
• Ability to follow event setup plans and instructions to efficiently assemble and take down furniture, staging, and other equipment for a variety of events.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to assist guests with event information and facility directions in a professional and courteous manner.
• Attention to detail and time management to ensure all assigned areas are clean, organized, and ready for use within scheduled timelines.
• Comfortable performing essential duties that include heavy lifting, being on concrete floors for extended periods, bending, stooping, traversing stairs, and frequent reaching.
• Commitment to working safely and following Metro safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, event‑driven environment, including flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Skilled in building and maintaining positive working relationships with co‑workers and the public.
• Ability to stay focused and detail‑oriented while working under time constraints with public and guests present.
• Capability to safely operate motorized janitorial equipment.
• Knowledge of using small hand tools and willingness to occasionally work on elevated platforms or ladders.
• Ability to become forklift certified within one year.

• Able to work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the business and be dependable.
• Experience in a public venue or a multi‑purpose event facility.
• Be able to learn the facilities layout.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to three years of experience in a similar facility position; or
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the candidate with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a forklift operator, and CPR certificate.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

These are variable‑hour positions with…