Facilities Porter: Clean, Safe Building Care & Maintenance

People Restoring Communities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

People Restoring Communities is seeking a Porter to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. Under supervision of the superintendent or Handyman, you will perform basic maintenance tasks and respond promptly to defects or hazards observed during daily duties.

Responsibilities include cleaning exterior areas, sweeping stairs, washing floors and walls, dusting fixtures, cleaning elevators and trash areas, coordinating recycling, and assisting with snow removal when needed.

Responsibilities

• Promptly report any property deficiencies or hazardous conditions observed during regular duties that may pose a risk to tenants or staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of exterior areas adjacent to assigned buildings, including removal of litter and debris.
• Sweep and spot mop stairwells to ensure safe and clean passageways.
• Wash stairwell floors and walls as part of routine deep cleaning.
• Sweep and mop lobby floors to maintain a presentable and welcoming environment.
• Clean all stainless-steel surfaces, ensuring they are free of smudges and fingerprints.
• Clean all glass surfaces in entrances, stairwells, and elevator landings.
• Dust vertical surfaces, removing all smudges, fingerprints, and marks.
• Dust all light fixtures, door frames, and doors.
• Clean and sanitize walls throughout common areas to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Perform comprehensive cleaning of elevators, including interior walls, floors, doors, and tracks.
• Remove all building trash daily and clean computer chutes and compactor rooms.
• Clean garbage containers immediately after trash is removed.
• Set out floor runners as required; clean and store them when not in use.
• Perform snow removal on an as-needed basis, including the application of rock salt to prevent slipping hazards.
• Administer the building's recycling program in accordance with New York City Recycling Program guidelines.

Job description

People Restoring Communities is seeking a Porter to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. Under supervision of the superintendent or Handyman, you will perform basic maintenance tasks and respond promptly to defects or hazards observed during daily duties.

Responsibilities include cleaning exterior areas, sweeping stairs, washing floors and walls, dusting fixtures, cleaning elevators and trash areas, coordinating recycling, and assisting with snow removal when needed.