Porter/Van Driver

Women In Need, Inc. • New York, NY

2h

About The Position

The Porter/Van Driver is responsible for providing safe transportation for clients and Win staff and performs general driving duties as needed for the organization. The Porter/Van Driver will also be responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of building to ensure a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for all staff, residents and visitors.

Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to ascend/descend up to 8 flights of stairs.
• Must be able to work with hazardous substances with proper protective equipment.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license while working as a Win Porter/Van Driver.
• Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to interact effectively with the client population.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and to accept supervision.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to safely operate a passenger van.
• Responsible for proper vehicle maintenance and care when operating a Win vehicle.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all issues, infractions, and accidents that involve a Win vehicle to the supervisor.
• Provide daily cleaning of interior and exterior of the shelter residents.
• Maintain all office and common areas to the Win’s standards.
• Must be with commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Responsible for all trash removal and proper use of building trash compactor.
• Will keep the exterior of the building free from graffiti.
• Responsible for seasonal snow and ice removal.
• Repair damaged furniture, appliances, and equipment as needed.
• Will assist clients with moving into and out of Win sites.
• Must be able to spackle, sand, paint walls, and ceilings.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs as required.
• Conduct routine unit inspections, perform seasonal cleaning, repair of A/C units, and heating units.
• Inspect, repair/replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Repair and change door locks.
• Perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED