DAY PORTER - WATERFRONT

Cushman & Wakefield•Washington, DC

2d•$19 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

The Day Porter is responsible for the daily interior cleaning of the building, including emptying waste receptacles, debris and trash removal, vacuuming/shampooing floors and carpets, dusting and cleaning furniture, cleaning and restocking restrooms, washing walls, polishing, mopping floors, placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, cleaning up spills, and cleaning windows and window coverings, all in accordance with established procedures and as directed by a Supervisor. The role may also involve exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, assisting with minor maintenance and repair work, and other assigned duties such as gardening, inventory control, snow removal, and assisting with tenant moves. The employee is expected to promptly notify management of any issues and to safely use and operate all related equipment, tools, devices, and chemical/cleaning agents.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties
Must be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) in the case of an emergency.
Reliable, thorough, observant, organized, flexible and courteous
Effective listener and team player
Understand written or verbal instructions from the designated supervisor
Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures
Follows through and carries out work orders

Nice To Haves

Some cleaning experience and basic mechanical knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Daily interior cleaning of the building including emptying waste receptacles, debris and trash removal, vacuuming/shampooing floors and carpets, dusting and cleaning furniture, cleaning and restocking restrooms, washing walls, polishing, mopping floors, placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings, etc., in accordance with established procedures and as directed by a Supervisor
Perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, including exterior walls and windows, parking lots and structures, walkways and paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools/ fountains/ spas, curbs/gutters, exterior hallways, and stairwells, etc.
Assist with minor maintenance and repair work, including painting, replacement of light bulbs and fixtures (interior and exterior), replacement of windows, moving furniture and equipment, repairing doors and gates, minor landscaping and related upkeep and repairs, and simple plumbing and fixture repairs/replacements
Perform other assigned duties such as gardening and lawn care, assisting with inventory control and supply ordering, snow removal (including salting/ sanding), and assisting with tenant moves
Promptly notify management of spills and emergency situations, need for major and minor building/facility repairs, lights that are out or broken, broken equipment and fixtures, damaged structures, ruptured pipes/plumbing, problems with heating/cooling and ventilation and any other observable safety issues/concerns
Properly and safely use and operate related equipment, tools, devices, and chemical/cleaning agents, including mops, vacuums, electric polishing machines, power tools and equipment, and special cleaning solutions in order to efficiently perform the duties and to avoid harming floors, fixtures, individuals, and themselves