Porter – Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center
About The Position
The Porter supports the daily upkeep, cleanliness, and operational needs of JASA’s Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center, helping provide a clean, safe, welcoming, and functional environment for older adults and staff. Duties include facility cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance, room setup, support for food programs, building opening and closing, and assistance with regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, for 35 hours per week. The Porter may need to work extended hours, evenings, or weekends for emergency operations or City-funded initiatives.
Requirements
- Ability to read, speak, and follow directions in English.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting, move furniture, and carry packages or equipment.
- Ability to climb stairs, use ladders, bend, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
- Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as required for emergency operations or City-funded initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma preferred.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and minor repair work preferred.
- Valid driver’s license is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Clean, dust, mop, wash, and wax floors throughout the facility.
- Wash windows, fixtures, glass partitions, and accessible exterior windows.
- Sweep, vacuum, shampoo floors, empty wastebaskets, and remove rubbish.
- Dust desks, chairs, file cabinets, office furniture, equipment, and common areas.
- Clean and disinfect kitchens, lavatories, and food preparation areas.
- Restock paper dispensers and facility supplies as needed.
- Remove marks from walls and maintain tile and composition flooring.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs, including rough painting, sealing leaks, and replacing broken window panes.
- Repair defective light switches, replace washers, install extension cords, and unclog plumbing lines.
- Perform minor plumbing repairs and basic facility maintenance.
- Repair doors, furniture, loose tiles, and patch cracks or holes.
- Replace worn parts on simple machines and equipment.
- Clean and maintain equipment located in mechanical rooms.
- Set up rooms for lunch programs, classes, meetings, and center activities.
- Support food program operations by cleaning kitchen equipment, stoves, sinks, utensils, and storage areas.
- Unpack and store food supplies and materials.
- Open and close the building daily, including securing offices, checking floors, and shutting off lights.
- Work with JASA’s Director of Facilities and Operations to ensure compliance with City and State regulations.
- Assist with Cooling Center operations and other emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Participate in Make-Up Days, Cooling Center Hours, or emergency operations as required by City funders.
- Be available to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to support older adult center members.
- Perform additional duties and assignments as requested.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Employee wellness programs, including fitness initiatives and mental health support.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation time.
- Holidays and floating holidays.
- Paid time off for work-life balance.
- Training and continuing education opportunities.
- Career growth within the organization.
- Employee recognition programs celebrating contributions and achievements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
