Porter

Shinda Management CorporationNiagara Falls, NY
Onsite

About The Position

SMC is seeking a Porter to maintain the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential apartments, under the Supervision of the Superintendent. Essential Role and Responsibilities Sweeping interior public corridors, stairways, lobbies, as well as laundry rooms and other designated area in a clean and satisfactory manner. Mopping of corridors, stairways, lobbies, as well as laundry and other designated areas in a clean and satisfactory manner. Maintain and clean doors, janitorial closets, locker rooms, offices, toilets and other non-residential spaces in a clean and satisfactory manner. Remove refuse, debris and garbage in proper containers from the premises in accordance with sanitation pick up schedule for property. Administrer the recycling program as per the city guidelines. Police and maintain grounds, playgrounds etc, picking up paper, leaves, etc. Replace burned out light bulbs in all public areas. Wash windows in all public and non-residential areas. Paint or remove graffiti on outside of buildings, in public areas and corridors. Strip, wax and buff corridors and lobbies. Attend staff meetings and training sessions as directed by supervisors. Adhere to the personnel rules of Shinda Management and general code of conduct. Maintain person and uniform in a clean and neat manner while on duty. Assist maintenance staff with repairs where possible, in keeping with Shinda Management's policy to upgrade the skills of our porter staff for future promotion via on-the-job enhancement of duties. Clean boiler rooms and basement areas. Report broken mailboxes. Report malfunctioning building entrance doors. Alternate days off for proper weekend coverage. Report any malfunction of equipment such as broken leaks, faulty equipment, broken glass, etc. to your supervisor. Direct resident concerns to maintenance office. Snow removal during winter months. Clean and prepare vacant apartments. Perform all additional duties as posted or verbally assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Ability to climb and stand on a 15-foot ladder.
  • Ability to lift, pull, push and/or move a maximum of 30 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, crouch or sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
  • Ability to bend and retrieve objects.

Nice To Haves

  • Superintendent must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Must hold certifications for operating heating systems, sprinkler systems, and other components, as they apply.
  • Should have good writing and communications skills.
  • Past experience supervising operations staff preferable.

Responsibilities

  • Sweeping interior public corridors, stairways, lobbies, as well as laundry rooms and other designated area in a clean and satisfactory manner.
  • Mopping of corridors, stairways, lobbies, as well as laundry and other designated areas in a clean and satisfactory manner.
  • Maintain and clean doors, janitorial closets, locker rooms, offices, toilets and other non-residential spaces in a clean and satisfactory manner.
  • Remove refuse, debris and garbage in proper containers from the premises in accordance with sanitation pick up schedule for property.
  • Administer the recycling program as per the city guidelines.
  • Police and maintain grounds, playgrounds etc, picking up paper, leaves, etc.
  • Replace burned out light bulbs in all public areas.
  • Wash windows in all public and non-residential areas.
  • Paint or remove graffiti on outside of buildings, in public areas and corridors.
  • Strip, wax and buff corridors and lobbies.
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as directed by supervisors.
  • Adhere to the personnel rules of Shinda Management and general code of conduct.
  • Maintain person and uniform in a clean and neat manner while on duty.
  • Assist maintenance staff with repairs where possible, in keeping with Shinda Management's policy to upgrade the skills of our porter staff for future promotion via on-the-job enhancement of duties.
  • Clean boiler rooms and basement areas.
  • Report broken mailboxes.
  • Report malfunctioning building entrance doors.
  • Alternate days off for proper weekend coverage.
  • Report any malfunction of equipment such as broken leaks, faulty equipment, broken glass, etc. to your supervisor.
  • Direct resident concerns to maintenance office.
  • Snow removal during winter months.
  • Clean and prepare vacant apartments.
  • Perform all additional duties as posted or verbally assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

  • 401 (K)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Bonus program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistant Program, Work | Life, and Wellness Program

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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