Porter

Community Housing Innovations Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Personal days

Health insurance

Dental/vision plans

FSAs

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Transit/ Parking account

Employee perks

401(k)

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Career development

Job summary

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. seeks a Porter to maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety standards at our Bronx facilities. Responsibilities include basic maintenance, trash removal, lobby support, and ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff. Pay is $19.24 per hour, approx.

$40,000 annually. This non-exempt role is eligible for overtime and includes night/day shift opportunities. Strong reliability and attention to safety are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years cleaning and sanitizing a residential or similar site.
• Certifications: OSHA online training for Bloodborne Pathogens and PPE within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance tasks daily including trash removal.
• Support front lobby and facility operations; keep areas clean and safe.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain cleanliness; follow supervisor tasks.
• Identify hazards and report them promptly; ensure safety practices.
• Maintain CHI Health & Safety program compliance and inspections.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitizing

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA training (BBP & PPE)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NYC- Bronx - 233 - Bronx, NY 10466

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.24 - $40,000.00 Hourly

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?

• Generous Paid time off
• Personal and Sick Days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Commuter Transit and Parking Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

JOB SUMMARY

A Porter’s basic function usually involves maintaining cleanliness, appearance, and safety standards of facility.

Pay: $19.24 an hour- approx. $40,000 annually.

FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.

Schedule:12am-8am Tuesday- Saturday(Sunday and Monday off).

Schedule:8am-4pm Sunday - Thursday (Friday and Saturday off)

Location: Eastchester neighborhood Bronx, NY

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

Perform basic maintenance tasks each workday including:

• Trash removal
• Front lobby and facility support
• Sweeping, cleaning and mopping rooms and areas as needed.
• Follow all maintenance tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Determine workplace hazards and exposures that could harm employees and by extension the environment and report it immediately.
• Ensure staff are practicing safe working techniques learned in trainings.
• Maintains Compliance with CHI’s Health and Safety Program.
• Promote Safety initiatives and inspect all equipment prior to use.
• Emergency Preparedness- attend yearly training on active shooter drills, de-escalation training, and ensure that all emergency supplies on site are present and accounted for.

Qualifications

What do I need to apply?

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Some experience (1+ years) cleaning and sanitizing a residential or similar site preferred.
• Certificates: Required to obtain an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Online Training for Bloodborne Pathogens and Personal Protective Equipment Course within the first 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
• Physical: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour entire property, walk distances, and climb stairs (2-4 flights).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.