Porter Maintenance Worker - Full Time; 7520-703-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Porter/Maintenance Worker to join their maintenance team. The role involves ensuring safe and affordable housing for tenants through regular cleaning, maintenance, and collaboration with social services staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with maintenance equipment, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Comprehensive benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for entry-level applicants.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with agency match

Transit benefits

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; experience may substitute.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular cleaning schedule and prepare tenant apartments for occupancy.
• Complete routine repairs and document them via Service Request Orders.
• Keep indoor and outdoor common areas clean and safe.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Waxers

Buffers

Snow blowers

Lawn mowers

Garbage compactors

Job description

Porter Maintenance Worker - Full Time; 7520-703-N

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For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, offering over 160 programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and individuals with mental illness.

POP Development, a major provider of affordable housing in Brooklyn & Queens and the housing development arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, transforms vacant lands and buildings into affordable housing. Through new construction and financial repositioning of existing buildings, POP Development provides critical housing and supportive services to vulnerable populations. To date, POP Development has transformed 4,330 units into housing for low-income seniors, families, and formerly homeless individuals. They focus on high-quality housing that meets the needs of low-income seniors, families, and supportive populations, incorporating aging in place and sustainability practices.

Statement of the Job

The Porter/Maintenance Worker is a key member of the on-site maintenance team, ensuring safe, affordable housing for tenants in buildings managed by POP Management. Responsibilities include maintaining a regular cleaning schedule, preparing tenant apartments for occupancy to meet safety standards, and collaborating with social services staff and facilities personnel. Tasks involve sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming floors, and stairways.

• Work cooperatively with the Superintendent to maintain the property.
• Complete routine repairs and document them via Service Request Orders.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and monitor mechanical systems.
• Keep indoor and outdoor common areas clean and safe.
• Follow a cleaning schedule for floors, doors, windows, elevators, lobby, offices, laundry, restrooms, and community spaces.
• Prepare tenant apartments, including cleaning, painting, and floor waxing/stripping.
• Remove snow and ice promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; experience may substitute.
• Experience with equipment such as vacuum cleaners, waxers, buffers, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and garbage compactors.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; bilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian) preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with agency match, transit benefits, flexible spending account, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.

For more information, visit www.ccbq.org.

Additional Details

• Industry: Maintenance & Janitorial
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations