What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter/Maintenance Staff position at Commonpoint Queens?
Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.
Objective: The Porter/Maintenance staff member will ensure the facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and functionality through attention to detail. At Commonpoint Tennis and Athletic Center at Alley Pond Park, this role involves performing various tasks to uphold the facility’s cleanliness, maintenance, and operational efficiency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.
Objective: The Porter/Maintenance staff member will ensure the facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and functionality through attention to detail. At Commonpoint Tennis and Athletic Center at Alley Pond Park, this role involves performing various tasks to uphold the facility’s cleanliness, maintenance, and operational efficiency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean and sanitize all surfaces, including offices, furniture, bathrooms, tennis courts, turf field, and surrounding areas of the facility.
- Maintain the landscape and grounds.
- Handle garbage collection and transportation.
- Refill all bathroom supplies as needed.
- Operate the court sweeping vehicle.
- Dry off courts after rain to ensure playability.
- Assist the Director of Operations with tasks related to the upkeep and maintenance of the facility.
- Assist in the removal of snow.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least one year of professional experience as a porter or maintenance staff member.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Certificates/Licenses: CPR and First Aid certification are recommended.
- All hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the hire date.
- Experience with racquet sports or court booking is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects.
WORK HOURS:
- Up to 19 hours per week during the months the Bubble is in place (October through April).
- During May through September, when the Bubble is removed, work hours may be adjusted or reduced due to early facility closures at dusk.
JOB DETAILS:
- Salary: $18/hour
- To Apply: Email resume to dwon@commonpoint.org.
- Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Salary : $18
