Part-Time Porter Guard – Hiring Event | Sept. 10

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged•New York, NY

4d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

JASA is hosting an In-Person Interview Event for our Part-Time Porter Guard positions at our Senior Citizen Housing community in Far Rockaway, NY. As a Part-Time Porter Guard, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming environment for older adults. Under the supervision of the Superintendent, you’ll support the daily operations of the building by maintaining common areas, assisting with building and grounds maintenance, monitoring visitor activity, maintaining building logs, responding to emergencies, and providing excellent customer service to residents, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak, and follow directions in English.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, visitors, and staff.
Ability to follow safety procedures and building protocols.
Dependable, responsible, and attentive to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform heavy lifting, moving, and carrying packages, furniture, equipment, or supplies.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to bend, stoop, and perform physically demanding tasks.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as required by the position.
Must be available to work one of the two fixed schedules listed above.
Must be available to work all scheduled days and hours associated with the selected shift.
Must be able to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
One or more years of previous related experience preferred.
Experience in porter services, custodial work, building maintenance, security, or residential settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain building interiors, including hallways, stairs, apartment doors, windows and windowsills, baseboard crowns, elevator cabs and elevator floor areas, trash closets, hoppers, slop sinks, lobby floors, vestibule floors, glazed areas, pictures, light fixtures, metalwork, storerooms, workshops, laundry rooms, and bathrooms.
Clean and remove items left behind in vacant apartments.
Dust vestibules and other common areas.
Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming common areas throughout the property.
Sweep sidewalks, courtyards, and parking lots.
Trim shrubbery and remove weeds.
Remove debris from grass, landscaped areas, and other grounds.
Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, courtyards, and parking areas as needed.
Deposit garbage into designated receptacles for disposal.
Keep common areas free from graffiti and other unsightly conditions.
Ensure all arriving visitors sign the visitor log book.
Maintain accurate visitor records and building logs.
Monitor building activity and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Provide professional, courteous, and helpful assistance to residents, visitors, and staff.
Respond to alarms and emergency situations by immediately recording the event in the log book, proceeding to the affected area, entering apartments when necessary, determining the nature of the emergency, and notifying appropriate emergency services, residents, and the supervisor.
Assist with maintaining a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
Promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, maintenance concerns, or other issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Move equipment and supplies throughout the building as needed.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned.