Bilingual Porter

TPM Group•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Bilingual Janitorial Porter to support custodial operations at a university campus. The Porter will help maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, follow instructions, respond to service requests, and work professionally in a fast-paced campus environment.

Requirements

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail.
Dependable, punctual, professional, and committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, pushing cleaning equipment, and lifting supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to work in an active university environment and interact respectfully with a diverse campus community.
Ability to comply with applicable campus access, security, and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in janitorial, custodial, porter, or commercial cleaning services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of campus buildings, including academic buildings, administrative offices, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and common areas.
Perform routine janitorial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces.
Collect and dispose of trash and recycling in accordance with campus procedures.
Monitor restrooms and common areas throughout the workday and replenish paper products, soap, and other necessary supplies.
Respond promptly to cleaning requests, spills, and other custodial needs to maintain a safe environment.
Assist with classroom and event setup, including moving furniture, arranging tables and chairs, and preparing spaces for campus activities as assigned.
Identify and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, damaged equipment, and supply shortages to the supervisor.
Communicate professionally with students, faculty, university staff, visitors, and coworkers in both English and Spanish.
Follow established cleaning procedures, workplace safety requirements, and university policies.
Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
Perform additional custodial and facility support duties as assigned by the supervisor.