Porter

Commonpoint•Forest Hills, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonpoint is hiring a Porter in its Facilities Department. The position is responsible for the Forest Hills (Central Queens) site and related facilities, performing routine cleaning, room set-ups, and porter duties at multiple Commonpoint locations as required. The Facilities Department maintains the organization’s buildings and grounds. The Porter reports directly to the Facilities Manager. The role includes routine cleaning and room set-ups, as well as responding to cleaning needs and working in the building whenever needed. The position also includes agency performance-management activities, timely completion of documentation and reports, required annual professional development, and participation in data review and quality-improvement efforts. This is a union position based at 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The hourly rate is $18.00.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least three years of experience providing high-quality services as a porter.
Ability to climb, lift at least 50 lbs, balance, walk, stoop, and handle materials.
Knowledge of the proper use of household tools and cleaners.
Experience operating various kinds of cleaning equipment.
Must be able to drive and willing to travel between multiple agency sites and within the New York metropolitan area.
Occasional weekend and evening hours are necessary.
Demonstrated cultural competency and familiarity working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding social skills and emotional maturity.
Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
Strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities and maintain a realistic balance among priorities.
Ability to work independently on projects from conception to completion.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Ability to contribute to team-oriented work.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Commonpoint role.
Bilingual skills.
Three to five years of experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, collect garbage, and clean classrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms, and other areas to maintain the buildings to the expected standard.
Set up rooms as required by the schedule and provide as-needed cleaning when necessary.
Work in the building whenever needed.
Act as a porter at multiple Commonpoint locations as required.
Perform other related duties as required by the agency and supervisor.
Participate in the agency performance-management process, including establishing annual goals, completing mid-year and end-of-year evaluations, and engaging in ongoing performance discussions with supervisors.
Complete documentation, data entry, and required reports accurately and on time, including updates to agency systems, dashboards, and tracking tools.
Complete required annual professional development activities.
Participate in data review, supervision and department discussions, reporting, surveys, feedback activities, and other quality-improvement efforts as applicable.

Benefits

Tiered health insurance options.
Tiered dental insurance options.
Tiered vision insurance options.
Pension plan.
403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
Professional development and education support.
Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
Employee discounts on programs and services.
Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
Long-service severance upon retirement. The posting does not specify eligibility or terms.