Night Residential Porter: Building Concierge & Safety

The Durst Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durst Organization in New York is seeking a dedicated Porter to support residential operations, maintain clean common areas, and assist with Emergency Response Team activities. You will help ensure a safe, well-maintained living environment for residents and guests.

The role requires overnight hours (11pm–7:30am), a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to handle urgent situations with calm, professional response.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• OSHA 10 hour certificate of completion and Local 32BJ Training School courses (where course applies to residential operations and emergency response).
• Three plus years porter/handyperson experience. Hospitably or Residential industries preferred
• Certificate of Fitness S-12 Citywide Sprinkler System, S-13 Citywide Standpipe System (preferred)
• Candidate will be required to obtain Certificates within six months of hire.
• Position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.
• Due to community staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.
• Must be energetic, dependable and motivated to work.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Durst Residential Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain building grounds, amenity and common areas to highest standard of cleanliness,
• Ensure trash rooms are clean and bins appropriately emptied.
• Performs daily property maintenance and cleaning projects throughout the building as assigned.
• Keep accurate and organized supplies and supply lists and recommend supply replenishment to supervisor when necessary.
• Maintain excellent customer service relationship by adhering to TDO customer service standards.
• Monitor contractors and vendors on site; keeping the building clean and organized is paramount.
• Perform vacant unit upkeep, apt turnovers and make-readies upon vacancy and leasing.
• Inspect the facility to ensure its adherence to safety, sanitary and security standards.
• Emergency Response Team (Fire Brigade) – will assist and respond as needed during fire, non-fire, medical and/or other building related emergency events. Under the direction of the Incident Commander.
• Locate, communicate and control small fires
• Knock on all tenant doors to inform residents of the emergency event and initiate relocation/evacuation as instructed by the Incident Commander.
• Visually account for residents in amenity or public spaces and inform of an emergency event
• Coordinate assistance of special needs residents to ensure accountability and safe relocation during emergencies
• Other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager / General Manager.

Skills

Porter experience

Customer service

Weekend availability

Emergency response awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 hour

Local 32BJ Training School

Certificate of Fitness S-12

Certificate of Fitness S-13

Job description

The Durst Organization in New York is seeking a dedicated Porter to support residential operations, maintain clean common areas, and assist with Emergency Response Team activities. You will help ensure a safe, well-maintained living environment for residents and guests.

The role requires overnight hours (11pm–7:30am), a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to handle urgent situations with calm, professional response.