Porter Maintenance Worker - Full Time; 7520-705-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social services is seeking a dedicated Porter/Maintenance Worker to join their on-site maintenance team. This role is crucial in ensuring safe and affordable housing for tenants. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, preparing apartments, and assisting with repairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to follow instructions, experience with maintenance equipment, and a commitment to safety standards. Join a team that values community service and offers comprehensive benefits, making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement with agency match

Transit benefits

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in common areas.
• Perform routine repairs and document via Service Request Orders.
• Prepare tenant apartments, including cleaning and painting.

Skills

Equipment operation (vacuum cleaners, waxers, buffers)

Ability to follow instructions

Bilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Snow blowers

Lawn mowers

Job description

Porter Maintenance Worker - Full Time; 7520-705-N

31-41 23rd St, Astoria, NY 11106, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing social services for over 125 years, offering 160+ programs for diverse community needs.

POP Development, the housing arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, transforms vacant lands into affordable housing, managing over 4,330 units for low-income seniors, families, and homeless individuals. They focus on sustainable, aging-in-place housing solutions.

Job Statement

The Porter/Maintenance Worker is part of the on-site maintenance team, ensuring safe, affordable housing for tenants in buildings managed by POP Management. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, preparing tenant apartments, and assisting with repairs and safety standards. The role involves collaboration with staff and vendors, and routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, repairs, and snow removal.

• Coordinate with the Superintendent for property maintenance.
• Perform routine repairs and document via Service Request Orders.
• Monitor mechanical systems and collaborate with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in indoor and outdoor common areas.
• Follow a cleaning schedule for floors, doors, windows, elevators, and communal spaces.
• Prepare tenant apartments, including cleaning, painting, and floor work.
• Remove snow and ice promptly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; may be waived with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with equipment like vacuum cleaners, waxers, buffers, snow blowers, lawn mowers, etc.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian) preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.

Benefits

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

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