Porter Part-Time (Weekends & Monday)

About the role

The Porter/Janitorial staff keeps buildings, facilities, restrooms and common areas in a clean and orderly condition. Perform cleaning duties such as floors, washing walls and glass, cleaning showers / restrooms and removing rubbish is imperative. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of needs for repairs and cleaning debris from common areas. Maintaining a good relationship with the residents leads to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming them per the prescribed schedule.
• Gather and empty trash daily and per schedule.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms daily and per the schedule.
• Clean and polish furniture fixtures.
• Clean low-level windows, glass partitions and mirrors.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
• Mix water and detergent in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Hose off or power wash pool deck and enclosures.
• Remove graffiti from surfaces as necessary.
• Notify General Manager concerning the need of repairs or additions in the common area and file appropriate work order.
• Complete appropriate requisition for supplies and equipment as needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Setup, arrange and remove decorations, tables, chairs, to prepare facilities for events such as board meetings.
• Attend maintenance cart in common areas at all times. Store cart out of site while on breaks.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience of janitorial or custodial work.
• A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to prepare written reports and complete log sheets.
• Bilingual Spanish helpful.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English as this position requires interfacing verbally with the public, tenants, their peers and supervisors.
• Excellent general math skills.
• Ability to determine next level involvement for problem resolution.
• Must demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to think and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deadlines, as well as work independently and prioritize time effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions.
• Must be capable of being bonded.

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

• Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid state mandated auto insurance.
• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.
• Work duties may require the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time.
• Work duties may require the ability to work outdoors for an entire shift.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Holidays and/or weekends may be required based on business needs.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.
• Shift to be determined and may change according to the demands of the facility.
• Some exposure to dust and noise.
• Some heavy lifting, standing, climbing.
• Work duties may include hauling trash from the Parks to the dumpsters, therefore a pickup truck is preferred.
• Appearance must be professional and in accordance with guidelines.