Barrier Free Living Apartments Porter

Barrier Free Living•Nyc, NY

7d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of Barrier Free Living Apartments, a supportive housing facility serving domestic violence survivors and individuals with disabilities. The Porter ensures that the building’s common areas, exterior grounds, and service areas are clean, well-maintained, and presentable at all times. This role is essential to promoting a welcoming, hygienic, and dignified environment for all residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in the field of general maintenance and cleaning
Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds at a time
Ability to use hand tools and power tools
Ability to work with diverse populations including people with disabilities and those who are D/deaf and Hard of Hearing
Good communication skills
Computer literate

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a residential/shelter setting is preferred
Bilingual English-Spanish and/or American Sign Language (ASL) preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize building common areas including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, and offices
Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors; remove trash and recyclables from common areas and designated collection points
Empty the compactor machine daily, ensuring the compactor room remains clean
Sort recyclables and put out trash on collection days in their designated locations
Maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas, including front entrances, sidewalks, ramps, and courtyard areas
Perform routine cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and restrooms in accordance with health and safety protocols
Monitor building supply inventory and notify supervisor when supplies are low or equipment needs repair
Assist with snow removal, salting, and general weather-related maintenance as needed
Set up and break down spaces for meetings or community events as directed
Report maintenance needs or safety concerns promptly to supervisor
Skilled in using hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment facilitate the movement of items within the building(s)
Support staff in maintaining a trauma-informed, respectful, and resident-centered environment
Respond to urgent clean-up needs in a timely and professional manner
Assist super with other duties as needed