Porter

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance, cleaning, dusting of program offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, facilities, storage areas, workshops, etc.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize all horizontal/vertical surfaces, toilets, partitions, sinks, tile surfaces, walls, doors, hardware, appliances, glass doors, replenish janitorial supplies as required.
• Cleans and maintains reachable glass, mirrors, architectural metal work, handrails, elevator saddles/metal, moldings, and cleans linoleum base on floor edges.
• Floor Care: including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, maintenance of all hard surface flooring to include pressure washing.
• Safe and proper use of hand and all cleaning equipment (manual & power operated) and janitorial chemicals as required.
• Clean unit exterior sidewalks 18” into the gutter as per NYC/ DOS code.
• Responsible for all snow removal as required.
• Remove garbage each day/night, recycle as per NYC code, properly secure/store and carry out refuse for pick up as scheduled.
• Perform light repairs including but not limited to: painting, wall hangings, changing light bulbs, minor floor/wall repair as needed.
• In the course of the daily program maintenance schedule, will move furniture for; cleaning, special events, programs, and unit space re-configuration for events on site as required.
• Operate (turn on/off/reset) basic building systems controls (lights, thermostats, security locks & alarms etc.) and insure they are working correctly.
• Ensure that all necessary fire regulations are adhered to: Monthly Fire extinguisher checks, annual inspections are up to date, all exit/egress are free and clear from obstructions, no hazardous storage conditions.
• Notify the appropriate Supervisor of any deficiencies, problems or other issues requiring attention or action.
• Participate in Fire Alarms and evacuation drills as directed.
• Perform basic grounds work as required including but not limited to mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, planting, watering, weeding.
• Maintain all storage space clean, organized, hazard free.
• Complete and maintain all job related recordkeeping including but not limited to equipment and supply inventories, work orders, inspection reports.
• Submit supply list for timely ordering of janitorial supplies and insure that cleaning supplies and equipment inventories are up to date.
• May be assigned to one or more programs as required.
• Attend and pass all pertinent training (equipment use, OSHA, DEP etc.), provided by the Jewish Board or other operational requirements of the agency.

Requirements

• Three (3) years’ experience as a cleaner / maintainer of diverse commercial space.
• One year of Trade school or Certificate program in a related field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience.
• A HS diploma or GED Preferred.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language at a HS level.
• Must be able to understand and process written directives and work orders.
• A Driver’s license is mandatory throughout the Porter (A) Level’s employment, and they must drive agency vehicles in the course of providing job related services when authorized.