Porter [Full-Time]

25N Coworking • Schaumburg, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

25N Coworking is hiring a full-time Coworking Porter at its Schaumburg, Illinois location. The Porter maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and organization of the coworking space and provides facilities support for meetings and events. The role includes preparing and restoring event spaces, moving furniture and supplies, providing assistance to members and guests, and helping keep the workspace ready for use.

The position works approximately 40 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend events may require schedule flexibility, with the ability to flex time around meeting and event needs. Porters may open or close the space when needed and collaborate with other staff to maintain the space and execute event setups.

The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting and carrying items, moving furniture, climbing stairs and ladders, and standing or walking for most of the day. Work may take place in busy, loud, or crowded environments during community events.

Requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive and physical tasks, including moving tables and chairs, lifting heavy objects, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to move furniture and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance, such as with a dolly or coworker.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs and regularly access low or high spaces, including areas at irregular angles.
• Ability to operate basic mechanical equipment and perform maintenance and troubleshooting for minor issues.
• Attention to cleanliness and organizational standards and precision in event setups.
• Ability to collaborate with other staff.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing space, event, and meeting requirements, along with the ability to work independently.
• Customer service skills and a positive attitude when assisting members and guests.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment, including a coffee maker, water filters or machines, laptop, mouse, copy machine, and meeting room equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the day, with 2–3 breaks per day.
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus in a busy environment with people coming and going.
• Ability to work in loud, chaotic, or crowded environments during community events.

Responsibilities

• Respond to event-related requests and address minor issues.
• Greet visitors, provide general guidance, assist with guest flow, and direct attendees.
• Respond to member and guest requests and concerns related to facilities and services.
• Open and close the space when needed.
• Move and arrange tables, chairs, stages, and other event furniture.
• Set up audio-visual equipment, signs, decorations, and catering areas.
• Prepare coffee and water stations with beverages, cups, and supplies.
• Disassemble event setups, remove and store furniture and equipment, clean up, and restore rooms for their next event.
• Perform minor repairs, such as paint touch-ups, replacing light bulbs, adjusting hinges, repairing table legs or chairs, changing water filters, and hanging pictures.
• Maintain and restock supplies in kitchens, meeting rooms, copy rooms, bathrooms, and other areas.
• Inspect for potential maintenance issues and report them to appropriate personnel.
• Vacuum or sweep floors, empty trash and recycling, wipe furniture and surfaces, and clean and tidy bathrooms.
• Load and empty the dishwasher and hand-wash dishes when needed.
• Spot-clean as needed and maintain the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the space.
• Collaborate with other staff to maintain the space and execute event setups efficiently.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation time.
• 5 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 2 days of paid volunteer time per year.
• $1,000 annual stipend for ongoing training, wellness, and education after 6 months of service.
• Access to the company’s workspace amenities.
• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Fresh-roasted coffee, tea, filtered water, snacks, and 25N-branded merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed