Porter (Kingsboro Men's MICA Shelter)

About the role

The Porter reports directly to the Facility Manager and is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the building clean and orderly. Duties include bathroom cleaning, kitchen/serving area cleaning, dining room cleaning, laundry room tasks, assisting with special projects, driving agency vehicles, and more.

Responsibilities

• Bathroom-cleaning sinks, showers, and toilets.
• Kitchen/Serving Area-cleaning sinks and counters; cleaning small appliances and serving utensils or serving equipment, including the steam table and cart.
• Bag trash after meals.
• Dining Room-washing off tables, sweeping and mopping. Clean entrance of building, hose sidewalk and entrance when is required.
• Clean entrance of building, hose sidewalk and entrance when is required. Remove ice and snow when required, remove garbage debris to proper areas.
• Wash out trashcans and replace liners.
• Work in the laundry room; filling and removing resident’s laundry from the washer and dryer, folding and arranging laundry as requested.
• Serve meals to residents on the respective shift he/she is working with.
• Work in the clothing room and distribute clothing to the residents.
• Cleans all public areas, and workspaces as assigned.
• Completes all work orders assigned.
• Cleans and maintains floors (strip, wax, buff, mop and/or vacuum) as assigned.
• Paints and makes minor repairs of the facility and facility property as assigned.
• Assists with ground clean ups and snow removals as assigned.
• Stores and retrieves deliveries and supplies as assigned.
• Assists 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 and DHQ as needed.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary workspace and follows all the OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Has respect and consideration for the people being served.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with minimal need of direct supervision.
• Maintains the confidentiality of clients, shelter/programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with clients, visitors, contract staff, volunteers and co-workers.
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude at the workplace and towards job.
• Projects a good image in dealing with the public and its clients.
• Is willing to make an extra effort to help build a quality and caring shelter/program.
• Must be able to work comfortably within a difficult population.
• Life experience along with food certificate can substitute for high school diploma.