Sanitation Worker/Porter

Eva's Village; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eva’s Village in Paterson, NJ is hiring a Full-Time Sanitation Worker/Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area, wash and sanitize pots and utensils, and manage daily trash and recycling tasks. The role also covers restroom cleaning and general facility upkeep in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least two years of food service experience, with the ability to stand and walk throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ food service or comparable experience.
• Intermittent sitting and standing throughout shifts.

Responsibilities

• Washes, rinses and sanitizes all pots, pans and utensils soiled by kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Cleans, sanitizes, removes trash and mops the upstairs and downstairs restrooms daily.
• Sweeps, mops and vacuums the common hallway by the upstairs rest rooms daily.
• Breaks down and removes all cardboard to recycling piles daily.
• Takes out all plastic and glass recycling to the storage barrels in the garage. Places barrels to the curb on Thursdays and Sundays. Rinses and cleans said barrels after they are picked up by the city.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Delivers lunch and dinner to the houses on Saturdays and Sundays.

Skills

Intermittent sitting and standing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years’ food service or comparable experience

Job description

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Full Time Paterson, NJ, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1223

Join Our Team!

For more than 40 years, Eva’s Village has empowered individuals and families by providing integrated behavioral health, recovery, housing, workforce development, and supportive services that create pathways to stability, independence, and hope.

In 2025, Eva’s Village served thousands of individuals across New Jersey, providing more than 356,000 nutritious meals, supporting 2,400 + individuals through our Recovery Community Center, helping 778 individuals access substance use treatment, and achieving a 95% employment placement rate for Culinary School graduates.

When you join Eva's Village, you become part of a mission-driven organization where very role contributes to transforming lives and strengthening our community every day.

About the Role:

The Sanitation Worker/Porter is responsible for the washing/rinsing and disinfecting of all pots, pans, and utensils soiled by the kitchen staff and volunteers. The sanitation worker is also responsible for taking out all trash and recycling on a daily basis. The sanitation worker is also responsible for the daily cleaning of the upstairs and downstairs restrooms.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Embodies Eva’s Village’s core values, voice and tone in order to provide an exceptional and effective experience for our clients, funders, employees and volunteers


• Washes, rinses and sanitizes all pots, pans and utensils soiled by the kitchen staff and volunteers.


• Cleans, sanitizes, removes trash and mops the upstairs and downstairs restrooms daily.


• Sweeps, mops and vacuums the common hallway by the upstairs rest rooms daily.


• Breaks down and removes all cardboard to recycling piles daily.


• Takes out all plastic and glass recycling to the storage barrels in the garage. Places barrels to the curb on Thursdays and Sundays. Rinses and cleans said barrels after they are picked up by the city.


• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks as assigned.


• Delivers lunch and dinner to the houses on Saturdays and Sundays.

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Two years’ food service or comparable experience


• Intermittent sitting and standing throughout shifts.

Why You'll Love Working at Eva’s Village:

Make a Meaningful Impact: At Eva's Village, your work changes lives every day. Last year, our team served 353,001 nutritious meals, supported 549 individuals in recovery, provided over 14,000 nights of safe housing, and helped mothers and children build brighter futures.

Benefits That Support You:

Your well-being matters. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, supplemental insurance, and exclusive discounts on travel, entrainment, wellness services, and more.

Thrive in a Collaborative Culture:

Work alongside passionate professionals in an inclusive, supportive environment where collaboration, respect, and shared purpose drive meaningful impact.

Grow With Us:

We invest in your success through professional development, training opportunities and career growth.

Pay Transparency:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.00.

Eva's Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, organizational needs, and business requirements, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.