PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Director of Buildings and Director of Operations , the Porter is responsible for the overall maintenance and care of the grounds, parking areas and common area facilities of the property in an effort to maintain a standard of a clean and orderly environment at all times. Above all, the spirit of teamwork and cooperation with other team members will not only improve the job performance, but also enhance the entire work experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily cleaning of all common areas including but not limited to the community room, fitness area, elevators, elevator lobbies, laundry centers, hallways and model unit as designated by the Property Manager.
• Sweep all assigned areas, stairways, halls, laundry centers, building entrances and common areas.
• Wet mop and vacuum all public areas stairways, hallways, laundry centers, building entrances and common areas. Always post safety/caution warnings such as: ‘Slippery When Wet’
• Empty garbage containers in all common areas.
• Dust all furniture and fixtures in the common areas.
• Report all notable concerns such as vandalism, missing light bulbs or fixtures, missing smoke detectors or extinguishers in the common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Keep the property, trash receptacle areas, hallways, common areas, garages and/or parking lots, in a neat and orderly manner preventing trash or debris from accumulating—monitoring at the beginning of the morning shift and continually throughout the day for trash and debris. Depending upon the property, it may be required to vacuum and/or blow clear hallways, parking areas and/or breezeways two or three times a week as needed.
• Assist or perform all work associated with the maintenance of the building at the direction of the Superintendent/Director of Operations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Experience in full-time housekeeper/custodial or gardening/grounds keeping position. Experience in related field and/or willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with other personnel as well as comprehend and troubleshoot residents’ maintenance-related issues.
• Physical aspects of the job may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying.
• Adherence to work-safety and risk management programs.
• Professional and reliable.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including some weekends & holidays if needed

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) to Five (5) years of Porter Experience.

EDUCATION: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Painting/Plastering
• Physically lift 100 lbs.
• Endurance and ability to visit entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
• Communicate using the following tools: telephone, fax machine, written logs, email, computer, cell phone.
• Monitoring job site general health and safety.
• Customer Service – Manage difficult or emotional client situations; responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly, able to read and interpret written information
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work site changes to address staff shortages/needs at other BPHN locations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: OSHA Certification

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person