Porter (Briarwood Family Residence)

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding all janitorial and facility related issues.
• Immediately reports any major building repairs, hazards, defects and/or supply needs to the Superintendent.
• Cleans and sanitizes all assigned vacant units within the DHS regulatory timeline of 4 hours post discharge.
• Cleans all public areas and workspaces as assigned.
• Completes all work orders as assigned.
• Empties all trash from the compactor as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains floors (strip, wax, buff, mop and/or vacuum) as assigned.
• Cleans and sanitizes all bathrooms as assigned.
• Paints and makes minor repairs of the facility and facility property as assigned.
• Auxiliary in moving furniture and belongings of clients into and out of units as assigned.
• Auxiliary in ground clean up and snow removal as assigned.
• Stores and retrieves deliveries and supplies as assigned.
• Auxiliary in any special projects as assigned.
• Takes responsibility for proper care and maintenance of tools, supplies, and equipment being used in the performance of duties.
• Drives agency vehicles as needed.
• Accurately tracks all mileage within van logbook.
• Retrieves and/or delivers interoffice mail to DHS, DHQ as needed.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary workspace and follows all OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with a disadvantaged population is a plus.
• Must have ability to lift at least fifty pounds and be able to work at least an eight hour shift primarily standing and moving.
• Must have ability to take and follow instructions and follow through with assigned tasks; familiarity with basic cleaning equipment.
• Skills in repair and technical knowledge of working of physical plant preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
• Willing to become certified as a Fire Safety Coordinator is strongly desired.