Maintenance Porter

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Porter, is a critical role in PAL and is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the facility while also performing maintenance tasks. This role reports to the Center Director. This role also supports other PAL sites and provides cleaning and maintenance support for staff across other PAL sites. This role ensures a safe and sanitary environment for all occupants and requires attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in custodial or maintenance roles is a plus but not required
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Knowledge in using cleaning chemical and cleaning equipment according to safety standards
Physical Stamina - Ability to lift and carry heavy objects at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, stairs, stand for extended periods, and perform other physical tasks.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel across NYC locations, Driver’s license preferred
English fluency is required for the job’s safe and effective performance. Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance or custodial certifications preferred
Experience in customer service, vendor relationships, purchasing, inventory management, facility management or building maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas, including restrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas and ensure supplies are restocked.
Dust, sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; clean windows and surfaces as needed.
Empty trash bins and disposal of waste materials in accordance with environmental regulations.
Ensure supplies, such as paper towels, soap, and cleaning materials are ordered and stocked using PAL’s purchase order system.
Maintain and clean custodial equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working order.
Update and resolve tickets as assigned withing PAL’s facility maintenance tracking system
Assist with maintenance duties as required including but not limited to changing light bulbs, fixing minor plumbing issues, painting, and maintaining equipment, changing light ballasts, etc.
Report any maintenance needs or safety hazards to the supervisor promptly and enter maintenance tickets in PAL’s ticketing system for new issues.
Escorting vendors for repairs & maintenance / inspection visits – assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues – communicating issues back to supervisors
Porter/Transporting supplies to transport and deliver supplies and to conduct maintenance activities across sites as needed for events or other coverage.
Follow standards of DOH, DOB, FDNY, HPD and ECB Departments.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
Ensure cleaning, facility maintenance and equipment are operated and up to date using School Aged Child Care (SACC) Licensed standards. Use cleaning supplies and equipment safely and efficiently, as per SACC licenses.
Opening & closing walkthroughs daily ensuring spaces are secured and reporting any issues
Use cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment according to safety standards.
Work closely with other operations team members, custodial and maintenance staff to support overall facility operations.
Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Work closely with other operations team members, custodial and maintenance staff to support overall facility operations.
Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor