Porter

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a dedicated Porter to join their Facilities Management team. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and efficient campus environment, performing tasks like maintenance, trash collection, and support for events. Ideal candidates will demonstrate teamwork and effective communication skills in an on-campus role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to contribute as a team member.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders including maintenance tasks.
• Assist with light plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Collect trash and recycle materials from assigned areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

Under the supervision of a foreman, superintendent or Facilities Management, the porter is responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of detail plant work, in accordance with established standards and instruction.

This is a Local 32BJ position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the contract between The New School and Local 32BJ.

The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders as assigned.
• Painting as directed.
• Assist with light plumbing and electrical repair.
• Collect trash and re-cycle materials from office, corridor, restroom and classroom spaces.
• Movement of trash to holding areas and place trash in collection area for removal by sanitation/recycle trucks. Replace liners in wastebaskets, trash/recycle containers.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
• Report or fix items that need repair (doors, door checks, furniture, light bulbs, plumbing fixtures, etc.).
• Sweep or shovel snow as directed.
• Set up chairs and tables or other furniture for meetings, classes, and events as assigned.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to contribute as a team member in the Facilities Management operation.
• Ability to read, write and communicate with the co-workers and University community.
• Follow instruction and work towards servicing and improving the campus environment.
  
  

WORK MODE

• On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.
  
  

HOURLY RATE

$30.852 per hour Governed by the 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement

We look forward to receiving your application!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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