Part Time Porter (The Monument)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

4d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Monument provides transitional housing to single adults experiencing homelessness with the goal of permanent housing. On-site services include case management, entitlement assistance, meals, recreation, and 24 hours/7 days a week front desk security and staffing. The Porters main objective is to provide building maintenance and safety to the office, staff and residents. Conducting daily routine cleaning of all interior and exterior grounds. The porters will report directly to the Superintendent, ensuring the building is up to code.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in custodial, cleaning work is required
Must undergo funder required background check
High School Diploma/GED required
Ability to read and write in English
Work as a team, cooperative, “can-do” attitude
Provide a friendly atmosphere with residents of the facility with the utmost respect for boundaries
Ability to track inventory and place orders
Basic computer skills (email, excel spreadsheets)
Frequent standing, bending, lifting to 50lbs
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift (aside from breaks)

Nice To Haves

commercial property cleaning experience is a plus
bilingual in Spanish a plus
Ability to make basic repairs (preferred)

Responsibilities

Follow a daily checklist of tasks each shift to ensure the cleanliness of the building that includes but not limited to: Sanitize and deep clean high-touch areas at a high frequency
Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms
Collect building garbage and recycling, bring bins to the sidewalk on designated days and times
Sweep, mop, and clean up the cafeteria after every meal
Sweep and mop the lobby area
Ensure the front of the building is clean and presentable, free of debris and garbage
Shovel and apply salt during seasonal days
Help to maintain the building free of pests and vermin
Alert Super to inventory needs and when the building is running low on cleaning supplies
Work collaboratively with building staff to assist residents and ensure continuous deep cleaning and sanitation of the building with special attention to the high-touch areas, such as light switches, door handles, countertops, handrails, elevator buttons, faucet handles, etc.
Turnover of rooms: clean and prepare units after a resident’s discharge to ensure it is ready for the next occupant.
Assist Super with light repairs as needed
Update and maintain cleaning log
Keep storage areas clean and free of litter and clutter
Other tasks/projects as assigned.