Porter

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,855 - 31,127; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is seeking a Porter for their women's shelter in Manhattan. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, conducting minor repairs, and ensuring safety compliance. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and two years of building maintenance experience. The role requires good interpersonal skills and a valid NYS Driver’s License. This in-person position offers a starting compensation of USD $19.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of building maintenance experience in a large residential/institutional setting required.
• Good interpersonal skills are a must.
• NYS Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas, including mopping, sweeping, and trash removal.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance tasks throughout the facility.
• Assist with snow and ice removal from the exterior of the building.
• Conduct periodic inspections for safety and cleanliness.
• Launder linens and towels used in the facility.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Porter for their women's shelter in Manhattan. The program is located at 35 West 126th Street New York, NY 10027. The Porter will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and minor repairs in a residential shelter.

Compensation

• USD $19.23 per hour (both minimum and maximum).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility: floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyclables, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways and/or elevators.
• Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility: painting, plastering, repairing furniture, maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
• Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal and upkeep of the grounds: sidewalk maintenance, mowing grass, trimming shrubbery, maintaining landscaping, rodent removal, and all other aspects of the building exterior.
• Conduct periodic building, dorm, and office inspections for dangerous and hazardous conditions, needed repairs, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler system to ensure equipment is working properly and in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition.
• Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchen towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff.
• Assist with periodic boiler and water heater inspections to ensure proper functioning at all times.
• Assist in moving and storing program supplies, office furniture, office equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items in and around the facility when and where appropriate.
• Assist in interior decorating and refurbishing of assigned areas of the facility.
• Responsible for insect and bug extermination and rodent removal.
• Drive agency vehicles.
• Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and maintain uniform so it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the House Manager, Program Director and/or Assistant Director of Facilities.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least two years of building maintenance experience in a large residential/institutional setting working with a special needs population required.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• NYS Driver’s License Preferred.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

Work Location

In Person