Residential Facilities Porter: Clean, Maintain & Support

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless (CFH) is seeking a Porter for Residential Services to maintain the Shelter's cleanliness and safety. This on-site role requires physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work weekends/holidays in a team environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, coordinating with facility manager, stocking supplies, snow removal, and logging tasks in accordance with NYC DHS contract requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience working in building maintenance.
• Must be able to work weekends/holidays.
• Able to stand and lift up to 70 pounds on occasion and bend, kneel, stoop and wipe regularly.
• Able to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the Shelter building and environment: including office areas, kitchen, restrooms, conference rooms, public gathering areas, public bathrooms, locker rooms, entry ways, elevators and stairs, garages, storage areas and the sidewalks.
• Inspect the building and property daily; perform routine preventative maintenance and immediately address safety issues.
• Responsible for cleaning/upkeeping resident areas (includes lifting and carrying furniture, kitchen appliances, etc.).
• Responsible for on-site projects (painting, installing and repairing) as assigned.
• Responsible for maintenance and extermination when needed.
• Receive deliveries and move deliveries to appropriate locations within the building.
• Coordinate with facility manager to log packages and advise the appropriate recipient.
• Keep and maintain accurate records as required by regulation or company operating protocols.
• Responsible for garbage removal.
• Quickly respond to spills, bathroom malfunctions, potential hazards, etc.
• Report and remove graffiti.
• Position garbage and recycling dumpsters for pick up on appropriate days.
• Collaborate with contracted specialists to perform seasonal or specialty tasks.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and consumables throughout building according to department standards.
• Remove snow and ice and keep sidewalks clean and safe during inclement weather. General care of grounds (such as ensuring the walkways are safe in all weather conditions).
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned by the facility manager.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Care For the Homeless (CFH) is seeking a Porter for Residential Services to maintain the Shelter's cleanliness and safety. This on-site role requires physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work weekends/holidays in a team environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, coordinating with facility manager, stocking supplies, snow removal, and logging tasks in accordance with NYC DHS contract requirements.