Porter - Temp To Hire - Brooklyn

Sheehan Family Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheehan Family Co. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a reliable janitorial and facilities support worker to maintain offices and common areas on a daily to monthly schedule. You will perform cleaning tasks, light maintenance, and ensure supplies are stocked while adhering to safety rules.

The role is hourly, full-time, and requires consistent attendance and the ability to work independently. Join a hands-on team focused on keeping a clean, safe, and welcoming workspace for staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Janitorial, porter, custodial or facilities experience preferred.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals, basic tools, and track logs safely and correctly.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, breakrooms, conference rooms, hallways, entrances, and other common areas on a daily to monthly schedule.
• Empty trash, restock supplies, vacuum or mop floors, disinfect surfaces, and keep touchpoints clean.
• Address spills, clutter, restroom issues, and other housekeeping needs promptly.
• Set up rooms and move lightweight furniture as needed.
• Report facility defects promptly and follow escalation procedures.
• Ensure walkways and exits remain clear and safe.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Independence

Follow-through

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Basic tools

Tracking logs

Job 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 preferred.
• - Previous janitorial, porter, custodial, facilities, or building-support experience preferred.
• - 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.