Porter

Met Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA

403(b)

Holidays

Job summary

Met Council is seeking a porter to keep our New York facilities clean and safe. You will perform general cleaning of common areas, perimeter, and manage trash and recyclables according to DSNY schedules, while assisting senior staff and outside contractors as required.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and 1+ year porter experience; ability to read and follow instructions. The role offers $20.00 per hour with benefits such as Major medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax commuter

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of porter experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of common areas in assigned building.
• General cleaning of perimeter of assigned building.
• Removal of garbage and recyclables in DSNY compliance.
• Cleaning of compactor and garbage chute rooms.
• Assist Senior Superintendent, Handyman and Porters as assigned.
• Coordinate access for outside contractors as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate tools.
• Focus on client needs and provide timely service.
• Foster teamwork and assist in goal achievement.
• Set priorities and monitor progress.

Skills

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The porter is responsible for ensuring that all areas of assigned building(s) are cleaned according to the provided schedule. The porter will also properly remove trash and recyclables on DSNY assigned days.

• General cleaning of common areas in assigned building.
• General cleaning of perimeter of assigned building.
• Removal of garbage and recyclables in compliance with DSNY rules and regulations.
• Cleaning of compactor and garbage chute rooms.
• Assist Senior Superintendent, Handyman and Porters as assigned.
• Coordinate access for outside contractors as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Build Relationships:Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively:Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs:Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork:Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Organization:Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.

Skill and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year(s) of previous work experience as a porter
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Physical Demands:

• Required Constantly: Walking, standing, climbing stairs, lifting of materials and tools (5-50 pounds).
• Required Frequently: Climbing ladders, operating machinery.
• Required Occasionally: Shoveling of snow, reaching above the shoulder, pushing and pulling.

Compensation:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Major medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b); plus holidays