Maintenance Porter

Dtkinc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Maintenance Porters to ensure cleanliness and functionality during business hours. This role is vital for maintaining a welcoming environment, involving tasks like dusting, trash removal, and minor repairs. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, reliable, and possess strong customer service skills. Join a team committed to enhancing facilities and making a positive impact in various environments, from office buildings to schools. If you're looking for a fulfilling role with a purpose, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Reliable and punctual with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for facility users for cleaning and maintenance needs.
• Dust and wipe surfaces, empty trash, and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks and support special cleaning needs.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Prior cleaning experience

Job description

Maintenance porters play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of a facility throughout the day. Unlike evening or night janitorial staff, Maintenance Porters are responsible for maintaining the building’s cleanliness during business hours, handling quick cleaning tasks, and responding to immediate needs as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for facility users for cleaning and maintenance needs.
• Dust and wipe desks, tables, windowsills, etc.
• Empty trash and recycling bins, replace liners.
• Clean windows, glass doors, and mirrors.
• Report maintenance issues such as leaks, broken fixtures, or safety hazards.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, minor repairs).
• Support special cleaning or facility setup tasks as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• English/ Spanish bilingual strongly preferred.
• Prior cleaning experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional with excellent customer service skills.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights as needed.
• May operate a boom lift or other equipment for high-reach cleaning or maintenance.
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Work may take place in office buildings, schools, medical facilities, or commercial spaces

About DTK Facility Services:

DTK Facility Services is a Texas-based commercial facility services company. DTK was started in 1996 in Houston, Texas to provide janitorial solutions for customers, and the company has been focused on cleaning with a higher purpose since the beginning. Today, the company services over 27 million square feet across 650 locations each day through the dedicated work of their 1,600+ team members.

Our mission is to honor God by enhancing facilities and blessing others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.