Porter (Bronx)

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

10d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary condition, and safe maintenance of assigned Jewish Board program facilities. This physically active role includes routine cleaning and floor care, safe use of janitorial equipment and chemicals, refuse and snow removal, minor repairs, basic grounds work, furniture moving, and operation of basic building controls. The Porter also helps ensure fire-safety compliance, maintains storage areas and job-related records, reports facility issues to a supervisor, and works with other facilities staff on projects. The position may support one or more programs and requires attendance at and successful completion of relevant training.

Requirements

Three years of experience as a cleaner or maintainer of diverse commercial space.
One year of trade school or a certificate program in a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English at a high-school level.
Ability to understand and process written directives and work orders.
A valid driver's license is mandatory throughout employment at the Porter (A) level; must drive agency vehicles for job-related services when authorized.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean, dust, and sanitize offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, workshops, storage areas, and other facility spaces.
Replenish janitorial supplies and clean reachable glass, mirrors, architectural metal, handrails, elevator saddles, moldings, and floor-edge linoleum base.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, buff, maintain, and pressure-wash hard-surface floors.
Safely use manual and power-operated custodial equipment and janitorial chemicals.
Clean sidewalks outside the assigned unit 18 inches into the gutter in accordance with NYC/DOS code.
Remove snow as required.
Remove garbage daily or nightly, recycle according to NYC code, and secure, store, and carry refuse out for scheduled pickup.
Perform light repairs such as painting, hanging items, changing light bulbs, and minor floor or wall repairs.
Move furniture for cleaning, special events, programs, and on-site space reconfigurations.
Operate basic building controls, including lights, thermostats, security locks, and alarms, and check that they work correctly.
Support fire-safety compliance, including monthly fire-extinguisher checks, keeping annual inspections current, maintaining clear exits and egress routes, and avoiding hazardous storage conditions.
Notify the appropriate supervisor of deficiencies, problems, or issues requiring attention or action.
Participate in fire alarms and evacuation drills as directed.
Perform basic grounds work, including mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, and weeding.
Comply with regulatory requirements for facility cleaning, maintenance, chemical handling, and chemical storage.
Work with handymen, tradespeople, and other facilities staff on projects within the scope of the position.
Keep storage spaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Complete and maintain job-related records, including equipment and supply inventories, work orders, and inspection reports.
Submit supply lists for timely ordering and keep cleaning-supply and equipment inventories up to date.
Attend and pass relevant training, including equipment-use, OSHA, DEP, and other agency-required training.
Perform other duties as assigned.