Porter

HELP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vacation accrual

401(k) plan with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Educational Achievement Award

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Porter to support one of its shelters for people experiencing homelessness. You will help provide residents a clean, well‑maintained space that feels like home during their stay, performing cleaning, painting, grounds work, and basic repairs as part of daily maintenance.

The role requires ability to operate small machinery and tools, with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior maintenance experience is helpful, and benefits include comprehensive health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent experience and skills.
• Ability to operate small machinery, power tools, and hand tools.
• Maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean sleeping areas, bathrooms, offices, windows, floors, and grounds.
• Garbage/trash removal, painting, landscaping, snow removal, minor repairs, and other maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operate small machinery/tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

What You’ll Do

As a Porter in one of HELP USA’s shelters for people experiencing homelessness, you’ll help provide our residents 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.

You’re a great fit for this role if you:

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.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state, and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision) and Life Insurance provided by the Union
  
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 2 weeks of annual vacation accrue from Day 1.
• 3 weeks of yearly vacation starting at the beginning of the 2nd full year.
• 12 paid holidays, 3 paid personal days, 7 paid sick days (with unused sick days carrying forward), and a 401 (k) plan withcompany contributions, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Achievement Award for employees completing educational & certification milestones.
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Referral Bonus

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non‑profit homeless services providers and low‑income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.