Porter

Kingsway Community; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kingsway Community is seeking a Campus Porter in Schenectady, NY. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of corridors, common areas, and medical equipment within a senior living facility.

You will support housekeeping operations and collaborate with staff to ensure a safe environment for residents and colleagues. Responsibilities include disinfecting medical equipment, drying and storing items properly, and performing routine cleaning tasks to meet health and safety

Qualifications

• Equipment sanitation including wheelchairs and medical equipment.
• Experience in environmental services preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow cleaning protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Hours: Mon - Fri 5am-1pm.

Responsibilities

• Disinfection of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, lifts, and shower chairs.
• Ensure all cleaned items are properly dried and stored in designated locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the facilities, including carpet extraction, stripping and waxing floors, and grout care.
• Dispose of garbage and recycling in a timely and sanitary manner, following facility protocols.
• Perform regular cleaning tasks, such as mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning windows, to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor supplies and notify supervisors of low stock or equipment issues.
• Assist with other housekeeping department duties as requested by supervisors.
• Adhere to environmental services safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with department staff to ensure efficient operations during quiet hours and special events

Skills

Equipment sanitation

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Kingsway is currently seeking a Campus Porter....

Description

Kingsway is currently seeking a Campus Porter....
Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the corridors, common areas, and medical equipment in a senior living facility. This role is essential to ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents and staff while supporting the overall operations of the housekeeping department.

Key Responsibilities

• Disinfection of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, lifts, and shower chairs.
• Ensure all cleaned items are properly dried and stored in designated locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the facilities, including carpet extraction, stripping and waxing floors, and grout care.
• Dispose of garbage and recycling in a timely and sanitary manner, following facility protocols.
• Perform regular cleaning tasks, such as mopping floors, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning windows, to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor supplies and notify supervisors of low stock or equipment issues.
• Assist with other housekeeping department duties as requested by supervisors.
• Adhere to environmental services safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with department staff to ensure efficient operations during quiet hours and special events

Kingsway is a locally-owned and family-operated senior living community located on a 25-acre campus in the Woodlawn section of Schenectady, New York. Since 1975. We are committed to uphold a tradition of excellence while providing compassion, respect, and dignity for each individual entrusted to our care. At Kingsway, not only will our residents experience a difference, but our staff will too.

We understand the importance of balance between work and family life, and we are committed to working with you to help you meet your goals.

Kingsway Community Offers

• Excellent Benefit packages for Full Time and Part Time Employees which include Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and reduced Public Transportation passes.
• Opportunity for career advancement through our Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Repayment program.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Equipment Sanitation including wheelchairs and medical equipment
• Previous experience in environmental services is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and follow cleaning protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs), and perform repetitive tasks.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and maintain a positive attitude.
• Hours: Mon - Fri 5am-1pm