Porter C

Columbia University; Morningside Heights (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Porter to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of its apartment buildings and grounds. This full-time position requires a High School Diploma and offers a working schedule that spans five days a week. Responsibilities include cleaning, grounds maintenance, and performing related tasks as needed, with the possibility of heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains building and grounds complex.
• Trims trees, fertilizes, seeds, and mows lawn.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance

Education

High School Diploma and/or its equivalent

Job description

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: Local 32 BJ
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Sunday, Monday, and Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Thursday and Saturday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Salary Range: $22.25 - $22.25/hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Building Superintendent, and under general direction, the Porter is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of CU apartment buildings and grounds area.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains building and grounds complex: elevators, stairways, corridors, windows, floors, laundry rooms, vacant apartments.
• Trims trees and shrubs; fertilizes, seeds, and mows lawn; sweeps and hoses sidewalks; removes snow and spreads salt as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Heavy lifting may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma and/or its equivalent is required. Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.