Porter

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

13d•$17 - $17

About The Position

The Porter transports luggage and belongings, assists with loading and unloading goods, helps guests and visitors with directions or questions, maintains cleanliness in public areas, delivers items and messages, and supports safe movement of people and equipment. The role also provides general facility maintenance and upkeep, including cleaning assigned areas, performing minor repairs, maintaining the building exterior and grounds, and assisting with events and moving or storing supplies and furnishings. The Porter follows safety procedures and organizational policies, supports staff and consumers, and helps respond to facility emergencies. Weekend and evening work may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience.
Knowledge of or experience working in the social service or a related field.
Experience working in a residential, crisis, or 24-hour service setting.
Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance tools and basic repairs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned facility areas, including floors, bathrooms, windows, walls, stairways, and public spaces; empty trash and separate recyclables.
Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance in assigned areas.
Remove exterior snow and ice and maintain sidewalks, landscaping, and other aspects of the building exterior and grounds.
Submit work orders as needed.
Order maintenance and cleaning supplies and maintain a biweekly inventory.
Set up chairs and tables for special events and ensure event areas are clean and safe.
Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery in good working condition.
Assist with moving and storing program supplies, office furniture and equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items.
Transport luggage or belongings and assist with loading and unloading goods or materials.
Assist guests and visitors by providing directions and answering questions.
Deliver items or messages to departments or individuals within the organization.
Help ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and equipment within the facility, following safety protocols.
Assist when facility emergencies arise.
Wear and maintain a clean, presentable SUS maintenance uniform at the start of each shift.
Attend assigned and required staff meetings, group supervision, and trainings.
Respond promptly, accurately, courteously, and respectfully to consumer needs.
Represent the organization positively to outside resources and support its mission and values.
Comply with SUS employee policies, procedures, protocols, and compliance policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.