Porter - Temp To Hire - Brooklyn

Union Beer Distributors; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Union Beer Distributors in Brooklyn is hiring for a full-time cleaning and maintenance role. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in various common areas, performing light maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have previous janitorial experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. This role involves physical demands including the ability to lift 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial, porter, custodial, or facilities experience is preferred.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals and tools safely.
• Strong follow-through and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of offices, restrooms, and kitchens.
• Perform basic facility-support tasks and light maintenance.
• Communicate safety and cleanliness concerns to management.

Skills

Cleaning & Housekeeping

Facilities Support

Safety compliance

Reliability

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Union Beer - Brooklyn
1213 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

Description

• Key Responsibilities
• Cleaning & Housekeeping
  • Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, breakrooms, conference rooms, hallways, entrances, and other assigned common areas on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
  • Empty trash, restock paper goods and soap, vacuum or mop floors, wipe and disinfect surfaces, and keep touchpoints, fixtures, and employee areas clean and orderly.
  • Monitor conditions throughout the day and address spills, clutter, restroom issues, and other housekeeping needs before they become safety or appearance problems.
• Facilities Support & Light Maintenance
  • Perform basic facility-support tasks such as replacing liners, changing simple consumables, moving light furniture, setting up rooms, and helping maintain janitorial closets and supply areas.
  • Report building, plumbing, lighting, fixture, furniture, dock, or other facility defects promptly and follow escalation procedures for issues requiring outside repair or management follow-up.
  • Support safe housekeeping around the office, dock, and adjacent work areas and help ensure walkways, exits, and employee spaces remain clear and usable.
• Safety, Supplies & Accountability
  • Follow all company safety rules, PPE expectations, chemical-handling instructions, and housekeeping standards at all times.
  • Maintain janitorial supplies and notify management when chemicals, paper products, liners, or cleaning tools need replenishment.
  • Communicate recurring cleanliness concerns, unusual facility conditions, or employee misuse of common areas to management in a timely and professional manner.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous janitorial, porter, custodial, facilities, or building-support experience.
  • Reliable attendance, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Ability to use cleaning chemicals, basic tools, and simple tracking logs safely and correctly.
• Physical Demands
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, pull, sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean throughout an 8-10 hour shift.
  • Ability to lift or move 40 pounds regularly without assistance and heavier items occasionally with help or proper equipment.
  • Comfortable working around cleaning chemicals, wet floors, normal warehouse or dock activity, and changing building conditions.
• Employment Type
  • Hourly, full-time working role supporting Brooklyn office and facility needs.
  • Schedule based on operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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