Day Porter

Salary : $43,618.00 - $57,399.00 Annually
Location : Facilities and Fleet, 1890 NE Griffin Oaks St. Hillsboro, OR 97124, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2027-27
Department: Facilities
Division: FACILITIES AND FLEET MGMT
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 75

Application Limit

This recruitment will close after the first 75 applications are received or at the posted closing date, whichever comes first. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

About the Public Works Department, Facilities & Fleet Division

Join a dedicated team that helps maintain safe, clean, and welcoming City facilities. The Facilities & Fleet Division supports spaces used by City employees and community members every day. We value dependable service, positive relationships, teamwork, and continuous improvement as we respond to the needs of Hillsboro's growing community.

Position Overview: What You'll Be Doing

The City of Hillsboro is hiring one full-time Day Porter to support the Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) and Hidden Creek Community Center (HCCC).

This is a hands-on, customer-facing custodial position in two active recreation facilities. You will help keep public areas clean, stocked, and ready for use while building positive relationships with staff and patrons. Successful employees notice what needs attention, respond to changing priorities, and manage their time effectively throughout the shift.
The regular work schedule is:

• Sunday: 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• Sweeping, spot mopping, and vacuuming lobbies, hallways, and other shared spaces.
• Cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs, counters, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Cleaning and restocking restrooms.
• Monitoring lobbies and common areas to quickly identify spills, waste, or other issues requiring attention.
• Emptying trash and recycling containers and keeping disposal areas orderly.
• Responding to urgent custodial needs, including spills, clogged toilets or sinks, and biohazard cleanups.
• Maintaining cleaning supplies and notifying appropriate staff when inventory needs to be replenished.
• Providing friendly and responsive service to patrons and City staff.
• Coordinating with facility staff while independently managing assigned tasks and priorities.

Where You'll Work

SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center are busy public facilities serving community members with a wide range of backgrounds and needs. The work requires regular interaction with patrons and staff while cleaning during operating hours.

Travel between the two facilities may be required during the workday. A City vehicle will be available for authorized work-related travel.

What You'll Need to Succeed

The strongest candidates will bring the following skills on their first day:

• A customer-service mindset and the ability to build respectful working relationships with staff and patrons.
• Strong attention to detail and the awareness to quickly identify what needs immediate attention.
• The ability to accept direction, communicate clearly, and respond positively to feedback.
• Dependability, time-management skills, and the ability to manage assigned work with limited supervision.
• The ability to adjust priorities while maintaining consistent cleaning and service standards.
• Comfort working with people from varied backgrounds and providing respectful service to everyone.

Spanish language skills are helpful but not required.

Training on approved cleaning chemicals, proper mixing procedures, site-specific practices, and required safety procedures will be provided after hire.
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Acceptable Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of janitorial experience, two years preferred, or a comparable blend of education and experience that supports the job's essential duties.

Licensing/Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• City-provided Bloodborne Pathogens training, completed within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation

Additional Information
Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to make a visible difference in two community-focused recreation facilities. You will help create spaces where patrons and employees feel comfortable and welcome while balancing independent work with regular interaction and coordination with others.

Why Work for the City of Hillsboro?

The City of Hillsboro provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term financial security.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other leave programs.
• Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions.
• City-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
• Bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements.
• A free annual TriMet Hop pass and SHARC recreation access for employees and their families.
• Paid time to volunteer through Hillsboro Helps.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive workplace that values employee wellness and work-life balance.

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Join our team and help create clean, welcoming, and positive spaces for community members and City employees.


Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Recruitment step

Tentative date

Application period

August 17-September 7, 2026

Application reviews completed

September 18, 2026

First-round interviews

Week of September 28, 2026

Second-round interviews

Week of October 12, 2026

Selection and offer

October 2026
*This schedule is subject to change based on City of Hillsboro needs.
Application Guidelines

1. Apply Early: This recruitment will close after the first 75 applications are received or at the posted closing date, whichever comes first.
2. Complete Your Application: Complete all application sections and supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed. Your application and supplemental responses are the primary information used to assess your qualifications.
3. Describe Your Experience Clearly: Include enough detail for reviewers to understand your responsibilities, experience, and relevant accomplishments.
4. Use Your Own Words: Responses should reflect your individual experience and provide clear, specific examples.

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.
City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.
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Application Requirements

Before submitting your application, please confirm that you understand the following:

• Complete all sections of the online application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• Resumes and cover letters ARE NOT reviewed. Be sure all qualifications and experience are included in the application itself.
• Only Veterans' Preference and required position-specific certification documents (if applicable) will be reviewed as attachments.
• Complete your application and supplemental responses in English. Materials submitted in another language may not be translated during the review process.

Do you understand and acknowledge these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires the following regular work schedule: Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Are you willing and available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of hands-on custodial experience do you have in active commercial facilities during regular operating hours?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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Describe your custodial experience, including the types of facilities where you've worked, the cleaning equipment and tools you're proficient with, and any specialized cleaning tasks you've managed. (Please provide a complete response.)
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Describe a time when you noticed a custodial or facility issue that needed immediate attention. Explain how you prioritized the work, communicated with staff or patrons, and maintained positive customer service while addressing the issue.
Required Question