Porter – Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center – Hiring Event Oct. 9!

About the role

As a Porter, you’ll play an important role in supporting JASA’s mission by helping maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for older adults, staff, and visitors. Your work will help ensure that our Older Adult Center remains a comfortable and accessible place for participants to receive services, enjoy meals, and take part in programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Facility Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean, dust, mop, wash, and wax floors; wash windows, fixtures, glass partitions, and accessible exterior windows; sweep, vacuum, shampoo floors, empty wastebaskets, and remove rubbish; dust desks, chairs, file cabinets, office furniture, equipment, and common areas; clean and disinfect kitchens, lavatories, and food preparation areas; restock paper dispensers and facility supplies; remove marks from walls and maintain tile and composition flooring.
• Building Repairs & Upkeep: Perform minor maintenance and repair work, including rough painting, sealing leaks, and replacing broken window panes; repair defective light switches, replace washers, install extension cords, and unclog plumbing lines; perform minor plumbing repairs and basic facility maintenance; repair doors, furniture, loose tiles, and patch cracks or holes; replace worn parts on simple machines and equipment; clean and maintain equipment located in mechanical rooms.
• Operations & Program Support: Set up rooms for lunch programs, classes, meetings, and center activities; support food program operations by cleaning kitchen equipment, stoves, sinks, utensils, and storage areas; unpack and store food supplies and materials; open and close the building daily, including securing offices, checking floors, and shutting off lights; assist with maintaining program areas and ensuring spaces are prepared for daily activities.
• Emergency Preparedness & Compliance: Work closely with JASA’s Director of Facilities and Operations to help ensure compliance with City and State regulations; assist with Cooling Center operations and other emergency preparedness initiatives; participate in Make-Up Days, Cooling Center Hours, or emergency operations as required by City funders; be available to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to support older adult center members and emergency operations.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform additional duties and assignments as requested.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of building maintenance and minor repair work preferred; previous experience in custodial services, building maintenance, facilities, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read, speak, and follow directions in English.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and minor repair tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, reliable, and safety‑conscious.
• Ability to follow health, safety, and facility procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and move furniture.
• Ability to carry packages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and use ladders.
• Ability to bend, reach, stand, walk, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform cleaning and facility maintenance duties for extended periods.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options; Employee Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) Retirement Plan; Pension Plan.
• Generous Time Off: Paid Vacation Time; Holidays and Floating Holidays; Paid Time Off.
• Professional Development: Training and continuing education opportunities; Career growth within the organization.
• Employee Recognition: Employee recognition programs celebrating employee contributions.

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (35 hours per week). Must be available to work extended hours or weekends during emergency operations, special events, or City‑funded initiatives as required.