Porter

HELP USA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA INC is seeking a Porter for its shelter dedicated to people experiencing homelessness. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, home-like environment for residents throughout their stay.

Responsibilities include cleaning sleeping areas, bathrooms, offices, windows, floors and grounds, removing trash, painting, landscaping, snow removal, minor repairs, and general maintenance tasks. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with up to 75 pounds lift capability and use of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate power tools.
• Maintenance experience is helpful.
• Basic knowledge of wiring, boilers, and plumbing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean sleeping areas, bathrooms, offices, windows, floors and grounds.
• Remove garbage and trash regularly.
• Paint and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Landscaping, snow removal and other maintenance tasks.
• Operate small machinery, power tools and hand tools as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Wiring knowledge

Boilers knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

As a Porter of HELP USA’s shelter for people experiencing homelessness, you’ll help provide our residents with a clean and well-maintained living space that feels as much like home as possible during their stay with us. Your daily responsibilities will include cleaning (sleeping areas, bathrooms, offices, windows, floors, grounds, etc.), garbage and trash removal, painting, landscaping, snow removal, minor repairs, and other maintenance-related assignments.Can lift 75 pounds.Can operate small machinery, power tools, and hand tools.Have a High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.It would be helpful (but not required) if you have:Experience in maintenance.Some basic knowledge of wiring, boilers, and plumbing.