On-Site Porter & Maintenance Tech for Affordable Housing

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick days

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings with agency match

Transit benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified E m

Training programs

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. operates POP Management, the on-site maintenance team responsible for safe, affordable housing across 25 buildings and 2,400 units in Brooklyn & Queens.

The Porter/Maintenance Worker ensures cleaning, safety, and tenant readiness in coordination with on-site staff. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, basic repairs, and equipment operation, with emphasis on maintaining common areas and preparing apartments for occupancy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred or waived with 1 year experience.
• Experience using equipment: vacuum cleaner, waxer, buffer, snow blower, leaf blower, lawn mower, garbage compactor, etc.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian).
• Frequently lifts and moves up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular cleaning schedule for the property.
• Prepare tenant apartments for occupancy and ensure safety standards.
• Work closely with Superintendent and POPM Facilities staff, vendors, inspectors, and monitor mechanical systems.
• Complete routine repairs in the building and document a Service Request Order.
• Ensure indoor and outdoor common areas are clean and safe.
• Follow a regular schedule of cleaning daily floors, doors, windows, elevators, lobby, offices, laundry room, common restrooms, and community spaces.
• Performs tenant apartment preparations including cleaning, painting and floor stripping/waxing.
• Ensure timely and complete removal of snow and ice.

Skills

English literacy

Follow directions

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Waxer

Buffer

Snow blower

Leaf blower

Lawn mower

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. operates POP Management, the on-site maintenance team responsible for safe, affordable housing across 25 buildings and 2,400 units in Brooklyn & Queens.

The Porter/Maintenance Worker ensures cleaning, safety, and tenant readiness in coordination with on-site staff. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, basic repairs, and equipment operation, with emphasis on maintaining common areas and preparing apartments for occupancy.