Facilities Porter & Maintenance Specialist

Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Board in New York seeks a Porter to maintain cleanliness and safety across its program facilities. This is a physically demanding role that requires diligence, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cleaning chemicals and equipment.

You will perform daily cleaning, basic repairs, snow removal, and ensure compliance with building codes. A HS diploma is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience as a cleaner /maintainer of diverse commercial space.
• One year of Trade school or Certificate program in a related field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience.
• A HS diploma or GED Preferred. Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language at a HS level.
• Must be able to understand and process written directives and work orders.
• A Driver’s license is mandatory throughout the Porter (A) Level’s employment, and they must drive agency vehicles in the course of providing job related services when authorized.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance, cleaning, dusting of program offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, facilities, storage areas, workshops, etc.
• Cleans and maintains reachable glass, mirrors, architectural metal work, handrails, elevator saddles/metal, moldings, and cleans linoleum base on floor edges.
• Floor Care including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, maintenance of all hard surface flooring.
• Requires the safe and proper use of hand and all cleaning equipment (manual & power operated) and janitorial chemicals as required.
• Perform basic grounds work as required including mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, weeding.

Skills

Three years cleaning experience

Education

HS diploma preferred

Job description

The Jewish Board in New York seeks a Porter to maintain cleanliness and safety across its program facilities. This is a physically demanding role that requires diligence, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cleaning chemicals and equipment.

You will perform daily cleaning, basic repairs, snow removal, and ensure compliance with building codes. A HS diploma is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required.