Facilities Porter: Create Clean, Welcoming Spaces

brc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plans

Paid time off (3 weeks + holidays)

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance & training

FSAs for healthcare/transit/childcare

Legal/financial support

Job summary

BRC in New York seeks a Facilities Porter to keep residential, shelter, and program spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. You will perform custodial tasks, support basic maintenance, and help ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering respectful service to clients, staff, and visitors.

Work is conducted across multiple sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work as part of a team in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1+ year of experience in custodial services, porter services, janitorial work, housekeeping, facilities maintenance, building operations, environmental services, or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, sanitation procedures, and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment, custodial tools, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures, work orders, and operational instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, safety, and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented facilities management environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial duties throughout residential, shelter, and office environments.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and disinfect common areas, offices, restrooms, kitchens, dining areas, and client spaces.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and other waste materials.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, paper products, and restroom supplies.
• Support facility readiness by setting up, moving, or arranging furniture, equipment, and supplies for meetings and events.
• Complete routine building inspections and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, equipment failures, and repair needs.
• Help building operations through light maintenance activities, such as changing light bulbs, and assisting maintenance staff.
• Communicate facility needs and maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service while interacting with clients, residents, visitors, vendors, and staff.
• Respond to cleaning emergencies and spills.
• Maintain cleaning logs, maintenance records, and complete assigned documentation.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Cleaning methods

Safety with chemicals

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

BRC in New York seeks a Facilities Porter to keep residential, shelter, and program spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. You will perform custodial tasks, support basic maintenance, and help ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering respectful service to clients, staff, and visitors.

Work is conducted across multiple sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work as part of a team in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.