Porter (Non-Union)

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Porter (Non-Union) to perform a broad range of custodial duties under supervision, ensuring facilities meet established standards. Responsibilities include floor care, window and wall cleaning, bathroom restocking, and waste management across our facilities in New York.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and consistent adherence to safety and cleaning protocols while providing reliable service. Training will cover equipment use and daily routines.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning responsibilities require no previous experience.
• Ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision, and function cooperatively as part of a team.
• Must be able to use cleaning tools and equipment including a backpack vacuum.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors and other surfaces inside buildings.
• Operate floor buffers and shampoo machines with attachments as directed.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas; perform daily spot cleaning and rug shampooing.
• Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, and high dust areas as needed.
• Wash windowsills, doors, glass, and interior walls; maintain bathroom cleanliness and restock supplies.
• Report defects such as clogged urinals and lights to supervisors.
• Empty trash, replace liners, and manage waste in designated areas.
• Shovel snow from entrances and walkways when directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Cleaning tools usage

Backpack vacuum use

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Cleaner will work under the supervision of the Custodial Manager or Supervisor and perform a variety of custodial duties for C&W Services. Such duties shall be in accordance with established standards, instructions, and procedures of C&W Services.

Job Title

Porter (Non-Union)

Job Description Summary

The Cleaner will work under the supervision of the Custodial Manager or Supervisor and perform a variety of custodial duties for C&W Services. Such duties shall be in accordance with established standards, instructions, and procedures of C&W Services.

Job Description

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors, and other surfaces (inside buildings).
• Use light and heavy (commercial type) floor (buffers) and shampoo machines including attachments.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas. Spot clean daily and shampoo when directed rugs. Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, chairs, door trim, light fixtures, and all other horizontal surfaces including periodic high dusting.
• Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partition, and specified windows.
• Wash glass and trim at entrance doors, interior/exterior- Wash/spot clean interior walls as appropriate daily.
• Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily. Standard bathroom procedures are to damp wipe glass surfaces, empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers, dust sills, clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions, sweep/mop/scrub floors, etc.
• Monitors possible defects such as clogged urinals and lights out, and reports to supervisors.
• Collect building trash daily placing it in approved container and place in designated collection area for subsequent removal.
• Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers per specs.
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walkways at building entrances and connecting walkways/sidewalks as directed.
• Performs periodic work: High dusting, leather and wood surface, polishing, wall washing.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic cleaning responsibilities requires no previous experience
• Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.
• Use a portable vacuum cleaner – back pack style.
• Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $23.82 - $28.02

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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