Porter (Springfield Family Residence)

The Salvation Army•Springfield, NY

About The Position

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Porter helps to ensure the facility is properly cleaned, safe and sanitary for all residents, staff and visitors in the building. The Porter helps to complete work orders, minor building repairs and completes the cleaning of all vacant units within the regulatory time frame of four hours.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Must have ability to lift at least fifty pounds and be able to work at least an eight-hour shift primarily standing and moving.
Must have ability to take and follow instructions and follow through with assigned tasks, familiarity with basic cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a disadvantaged population is a plus.
Skills in repair and technical knowledge of working of physical plant preferred.
Valid NYS Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
Willing to become certified as a Fire Safety Coordinator is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Facility Manager regarding all janitorial and facility related issues; immediately reports any major building repairs, hazards, defects and/or supply needs to the Superintendent.
Cleans and sanitizes all assigned vacant units within the DHS regulatory timeline of 4 hours post discharge.
Cleans all public areas and workspaces as assigned.
Completes all work orders, as assigned.
Empties all trash from the compactor as assigned.
Cleans and maintains floors (strip, wax, buff, mop and/or vacuum) as assigned.
Cleans and sanitizes all bathrooms, as assigned.
Paints and makes minor repairs of the facility and facility property as assigned.
Assists in moving furniture and belongings of clients into and out of units as assigned.
Assists with ground clean up and snow removal as assigned as assigned.
Stores and retrieves deliveries and supplies as assigned.
Assists in any special projects as assigned.
Takes responsibility for proper care and maintenance of tools, supplies, and equipment being used in the performance of duties.
Drives the agency vehicle as needed. Accurately tracks all mileage within van logbook.
Retrieves and/or delivers interoffice mail to DHS and DHQ as needed.
Maintains a safe and sanitary workspace and follows all OSHA regulations.
To continue to run each of our shelters with excellence and to meet the needs of the program, employees may be asked to assume their same position at one of our other shelters operated by the Salvation Army at the discretion of the Director of Shelters or Salvation Army Department Heads.
Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the Director of Shelters or Salvation Army Department Heads.
Has respect and consideration for the people being served.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow.
Able to perform duties independently, with minimal need of direct supervision.
Maintains the confidentiality of clients, shelter/programs.
Demonstrates the ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with clients, visitors, contract staff, volunteers and co-workers.
Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude at the workplace and towards job.
Projects a good image in dealing with the public and its clients.
Is willing to make an extra effort to help build a quality and caring shelter/program.