Porter

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

52d•$35,000 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

S:US Is seeking a Porter for their transitional shelter in Brooklyn. Program Location: St. John's Place Brooklyn, NY 11213 The Porter will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness ande minor repairs in a residential shelter.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
At least two years of building maintenance experience in a large residential/institutional setting working with special needs population required.
Must possess good interpersonal skills.
NYS Driver’s License Preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility. This includes but is not limited to; floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyleables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways and/or elevators.
Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility. This includes but is not limited to; painting, plastering, repairing furniture, maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal as well as upkeep of the grounds. This includes but is not limited to sidewalk maintenance, mowing grass, trimming shrubbery, maintaining landscaping, rodent removal, and all other aspects of the building exterior.
Conduct periodic building, dorm, and office inspections for dangerous and hazardous conditions, needed repairs, hygiene, and cleanliness.
Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler system to ensure equipment is working properly and in compliance with regulations.
Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition.
Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff.
Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and must maintain uniform so that it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification.
Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the House Manager, Program Director and/or Assistant Director of Facilities.
A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.