Day Porter

Owens Realty Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Day Porter to join their team in Raleigh. This role is essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will perform custodial duties, ensuring all areas are kept in pristine condition. Responsibilities include routine cleaning of administrative offices, cafeterias, and common areas, along with waste management and equipment maintenance. This position offers a steady hourly rate and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in service and safety. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for cleanliness, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of various facility areas.
• Collect and dispose of waste, ensuring cleanliness.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality in all tasks.

Skills

Ability to understand written and verbal instructions

Communication skills in English

Common sense understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Floor Strippers

Floor Finish

Grout Cleaners

Tile Cleaners

Spot removers

Germicidal

Deodorizers

Glass Cleaners

Job description

Title: Day Porter

$15.00/hr

Hours: M-F 8AM - 5PM

Summary: This position will perform Custodial work. The Custodian will clean all areas of the facility by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform all assigned task in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Custodial Department.
• Performs routine cleaning of administrative offices, lobbies, cafeterias, lounges, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous as directed.
• Collects both recyclable and non-recyclable waste and replace trash cans liners.
• Telephones should be periodically cleaned using germicidal and cleaner disinfectants.
• Full vacuuming will be required in traffic areas and any visible debris on carpets.
• Clean light switches, door and walls, tops of modular furniture and blinds.
• Clean and/or polish tables, benches and chairs.
• Remove cobwebs.
• Takes trash to assigned areas.
• Secures Job Area with Safety Signs.
• Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off light when rooms are unoccupied.
• Maintains confidentiality according to policy.
• Reports to his supervisor safety hazards as appropriate.
• Must follow Safety Procedures which include PPE and other Safety requirements based on the job .
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques.
• Changing light bulbs and helping with event set ups and breakdowns.

• Cleaning carts will not be left unattended.
• Custodial closets will remain locked at all times.
• Keeps hallways and pathways clear of carts, cleaning equipment and tools.
• At the end of the shift equipment must be left clean and ready to use including cleaning materials.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED. One to three months related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English.

TYPE OF CHEMICAL USED:
In general we use Green Products. In the accounts you will be using Floor Strippers, Floor Finish, Grout Cleaners, Tile Cleaners, and Spot removers, Germicidal, Deodorizers and Glass Cleaners.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bend 15 to 30 times during 6.5 hours shift
• Carry 5 to 10 times while carrying 5-10 pounds.
• Kneels 15 to 30 times.
• Lift floor to waist 3 to 4 times.
• Pull and Push 3 to 5 times while carrying 15 to 20 pounds.
• Reach overhead 3 to 5 times while carrying 0-1 pounds.
• Sits 2-3 times during the 6.5 hour shift.
• Stands 80% of the time while carrying 1-5 pounds.
• Twist 10% of times while carrying 1-5 pounds.
• Walks approximately 50% of the time while carrying 15-10 pounds.
• Grasp 75% of the time.