Porter

Career Opportunities at SOME (So Others Might Eat); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Holidays (11)

Job summary

SOME is seeking a Porter to maintain and clean facilities within our DC portfolio, ensuring a safe, comfortable home for residents. The role includes routine cleaning, light maintenance, and on-site coordination from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school education or GED and 2 years of janitorial experience, with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for site duties. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance techniques.
• Customer service skills with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Organized with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to read and write.
• Ability to set professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Follows the maintenance checklist to ensure facilities are safe and presentable. Provides regular cleaning of all common areas (bathrooms, lounges, kitchens, etc).
• Maintains building exterior through regular cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinates daily trash collections, empties trash containers and manages bulk or regular pick up.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning, maintenance, and building supplies.
• Provides snow and ice removal from walkways.
• Inputs work orders into the work order system as needed.
• Performs walk-throughs, move in/out and room inspections on a regular schedule.

Skills

Cleaning

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Computer basics

Communication

Boundaries

Education

HS/GED

Janitorial experience

Job description

Company Overview

SOME So Others Might Eat provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington DC helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives improve lives and help transform the lives of individuals and families their communities and the systems and structures that affect them Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health continued sobriety job training living wage employment and affordable housing We meet immediate needs with food clothing and Compensation We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture mission and core values

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is 1987 to 2104 and is commensurate with experience

Job Description

The Porter is to provide the upkeep and maintenance of the facilities within the portfolio as well as provide a comfortable clean and dignified home for residents Performs cleaning of the buildings and grounds and provides light maintenance Schedule Monday Friday 800 am 430 pm 40 hours per week

Essential Personnel Requirements

• Some HS Education or GED; 2 years of janitorial experience
• Experience providing services to low income populations families and seniors preferred

Vehicle Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a vehicle and a valid drivers license as well as personal car liability insurance coverage
• This is a contingency of employment
• The vehicle should be safe and reliable mileage will be reimbursed

Responsibilities

• Follows the maintenance checklist to ensure facilities are safe and presentable Provides regular cleaning of all common areas bathrooms lounges kitchens etc
• Maintains building exterior through regular cleaning and grounds maintenance
• Coordinates daily trash collections empties trash containers and manages bulk or regular pick up
• Maintains inventory of cleaning maintenance and building supplies
• Provides snow and ice removal from walkways
• Inputs work orders into the work order system as needed
• Performs walk throughs move in and move out and room inspections on a regular schedule

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance techniques
• Customer service skills with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Organized with attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Time management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to read and write
• Ability to set professional boundaries

Reports To

Property Manager

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods

Benefits

• medical dental and vision coverage
• employer paid life and disability insurance
• a 401k with up to a 6 employer match
• generous paid leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• commuter benefits
• tuition assistance
• loan forgiveness programs
• professional development opportunities

Why Join SOME

SOME offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health financial well being and professional growth

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

EEO and Accessibility

SOME Inc is a proactive equal opportunity employer We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status SOME Inc is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users If you need assistance or have concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process please contact us at onlineaccommodationssomeorg This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries To read our EEO Policy Statement please click here To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment click on their corresponding link EEOC Know Your Rights Notice and E Verify Program Notice