Maintenance Porter: Building Upkeep & Grounds

L+M Development Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

L+M Development Partners is seeking a maintenance associate to keep our properties in top condition in New York. You will perform interior and exterior cleaning, assist with occupancy preparation for vacant units, and carry out basic repairs as needed.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of maintenance or construction experience, basic floor care knowledge, and the ability to interact professionally with residents. AL C lead paint certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of janitorial procedures
• Ability to interact with residents and handle complaints with reasonable discretion
• Floor care knowledge
• ALC lead paint certification
• Ability to interact with residents with reasonable discretion

Responsibilities

• Remove garbage and recycling and prepare for sanitation pick-up
• Knowledge of e cycle regulations
• Comply with all building-wide recycling obligations, including checking and sorting recycling items when necessary
• Sweep, mop, buff and wax all interior public halls, stairwells and lobby area
• Sweep and wash all sidewalks and exterior passageways
• Assist with preparation of occupancy for vacant apartments
• Perform minor repairs
• Performing additional duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent
• Appropriately notify the Superintendent if service requests cannot be completed.
• Maintain workshop and storage area in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Keep Company tools, equipment properly maintained and in good working order.
• Responsible for physical maintenance and appearance of vacant units, public areas, hallways, grounds maintenance areas, offices, laundry areas
• Consistently maintain a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, co‑workers and the general public.
• Work with Superintendent and Staff to complete assignments timely.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Experience with snow removal and power floor cleaner, carpet shampoo machine, power drain cleaner etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Janitorial procedures

Floor care

ALC lead paint certification

Resident interaction

Job description

Areas of Responsibility:

• Remove garbage and recycling and prepare for sanitation pick-up
• Knowledge of e cycle regulations
• Comply with all building-wide recycling obligations, including checking and sorting recycling items when necessary
• Sweep, mop, buff and wax all interior public halls, stairwells and lobby area
• Sweep and wash all sidewalks and exterior passageways
• Assist with preparation of occupancy for vacant apartments
• Perform minor repairs
• Performing additional duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent
• Appropriately notify the Superintendent if service requests cannot be completed.
• Maintain workshop and storage area in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Keep Company tools, equipment properly maintained and in good working order.
• Responsible for physical maintenance and appearance of vacant units, public areas, hallways, grounds maintenance areas, offices, laundry areas
• Consistently maintain a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, co-workers and the general public.
• Work with Superintendent and Staff to complete assignments timely.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Experience with snow removal and power floor cleaner, carpet shampoo machine, power drain cleaner etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to function both inside and outside in all types of weather.
• Medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and lifting to a maximum of 100 lbs., with frequent lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.
• Good eye/hand coordination essential

Minimum Experience Required:

• 1-2 years’ experience in maintenance and/or construction is ideal

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of janitorial procedures
• Ability to interact with residents and handle complaints with reasonable discretion
• Floor care knowledge
• ALC lead paint certification
• Ability to interact with residents with reasonable discretion