Porter

Fortune Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society in New York City invites applications for a full-time Porter within Facilities. Located in Long Island City, this role maintains a clean, safe environment, handles restrooms, moves furniture, and supports daily operations.

You will operate floor cleaning machines, assist with fire drills, and travel to other locations as needed. A high school diploma and 2 years of cleaning experience are required; lifting up to 50 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience stripping, sealing, finishing, burnishing and buffing vinyl composition tile (VCT) required.
• Experience operating light and heavy cleaning machines (auto-scrubbers, floor machines, burnishers, shop vacuums).

Responsibilities

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Service, clean and supply restrooms.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to protect floors and fixtures.
• Move heavy furniture and supplies using hand trucks.
• Shampoo carpets and strip/seal/finish floors.
• Deliver packages to agency staff.
• Assist as fire warden during drills and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Carpet care

Independent work

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED/HSE

Tools

Auto-scrubbers

Floor machines

Burnishers

Shop vacuums

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Long Island City - Long Island City, NY 11101Position Type: Full-Time Non-ExemptSalary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyTitle: Porter Unit: Facilities Reports to: Senior Director of Facilities Management Status: Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt Rate: $22.00 Location: Borough wide (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens)

Position Summary:

Responsible for keeping assigned area in a clean, safe and orderly condition by performing daily cleaning in offices and common spaces, as well as periodic heavy-cleaning activities, servicing and restocking restrooms, moving furniture and other assigned duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming;
• Service, clean and supply restrooms;
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors;
• Gather and empty trash;
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures;
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment;
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures;
• Requisition supplies or equipment as needed;
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies either manually or by using hand trucks;
• Shampoo carpets;
• Strip, seal, finish and polish floors;
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs and ladders as needed;
• Secure building by performing tasks such as locking doors and windows after operating hours;
• Replace lamps and ballasts as needed;
• Deliver packages to agency staff;
• Serve as assistant fire warden during fire drills and real emergencies; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred;
• At least 2 years of experience stripping, sealing, finishing, burnishing and buffing vinyl composition tile (VCT) required;
• At least 2 years of experience operation light and heavy duty cleaning machines including, but not limited to, auto-scrubbers, floor machines, burnishers and stand up and shop vacuums required;
• At least 2 years of experience spotting and extracting carpets required;
• Knowledge of best cleaning practices required;
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and chemicals to maintain floors required; a
• Ability to work independently while at the same time taking direction and keeping management informed;

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements– May require travel to our other locations.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.