Facilities Custodian (Porter)

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,267 - 46,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

25 days paid time off

Retirement account with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Custodian (Porter) in East New York, Brooklyn. The role focuses on daily cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for clients and staff.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a 7am-3pm Tuesday–Saturday schedule and an hourly rate of $22.15. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and 25 days paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience in custodial or related work.
• Familiarity with cleaning procedures, methods and equipment.
• Experience with floor care preferred, including vinyl flooring maintenance using machines and chemicals.
• Knowledge of operating stripping and buffing machines.
• Ability to follow safety protocols when handling cleaning supplies and tools.
• Understanding of chemical safety and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Willingness to respond to maintenance and flood emergencies as needed.
• Strong sense of responsibility and pride in creating clean, safe spaces for others.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, with clear communication.
• Openness to learning new skills and adapting to evolving facility needs.
• Basic computer skills to support communication with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly environment across the facility, including common areas, restrooms, offices and entrances.
• Perform detailed floor care: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and spot-cleaning with stripping and buffing machines while preserving vinyl finishes.
• Proactively identify cleaning needs to uphold sanitation and safety standards.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and high-touch surfaces per hygiene protocols.
• Remove trash and debris indoors and outdoors; clear snow from the front exterior when needed.
• Use cleaning equipment properly and keep tools in good working condition.
• Follow all safety guidelines and wear protective gear as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Independent work

Team communication

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Floor stripping machine

High-speed buffing machine

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

Facilities Custodian (Porter)

Samaritan Daytop Village operates over 60 facilities across NYC, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley, providing a wide range of human services to more than 38,000 New Yorkers annually. The Porter is responsible for performing daily cleaning tasks - such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting - at a designated facility, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Take initiative in maintaining a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility including common areas, restrooms, offices, and entrances
• Perform regular and detailed floor care including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and spot-cleaning, making use of a side-by-side stripping machine and high-speed buffing machine, while giving special attention to preserving the finish on vinyl flooring
• Proactively identify and address cleaning needs to uphold sanitation and safety standards
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and high-touch surfaces in line with established hygiene protocols
• Remove trash and debris from both indoor and outdoor areas and clearing snow from the front exterior of the building when necessary
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies properly and ensure they are maintained in good working condition
• Follow all safety guidelines including the use of protective gear and approved cleaning agents

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience in custodial or related work
• Familiarity with cleaning procedures, methods, and equipment
• Experience with floor care preferred, including maintaining vinyl flooring using appropriate machines and chemicals to preserve finishes
• Knowledge of operating stripping and buffing machines
• Ability to follow safety protocols when handling cleaning supplies and tools
• Understanding of chemical safety and ability to adhere to Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Willingness to respond to maintenance and flood emergencies as needed
• A strong sense of responsibility and pride in creating clean, safe, and comfortable spaces for others
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, with clear and respectful communication
• Openness to learning new skills, receiving feedback, and adapting to evolving needs within the facility
• Basic computer skills to support communication with supervisors or headquarters, such as submitting reports or receiving updates

Additional Information

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $22.15 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $40,314) with a full benefits package.

Benefits include:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 25 days of paid time off
• access to a retirement account with an employer match
• tuition reimbursement

This role is located in East New York, Brooklyn and has a schedule of Tuesday-Saturday 7am-3pm.

The official job title in all systems for this role is Porter.