Porter

All Day Cleaning•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

A porter cleans and maintains public areas in a building or complex. The role includes cleaning restrooms and keeping entryways and hallways free of dirt and debris, emptying trash throughout the facility, promptly addressing spills and wet spots, and replenishing restroom consumables. The porter typically uses a checklist to record when areas were visited and maintained during the shift. The position involves maintaining clean, organized, and disinfected workplaces and public areas, including building entrances, high-traffic areas, bathrooms, and kitchen or eating areas. Duties may change based on customer needs. The porter is expected to interact professionally with customers and building guests and may work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

Energetic, pleasant, and professional demeanor.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers and building guests throughout the shift.
Ability to recognize and understand safety requirements and meet company handbook expectations.
Ability to change tasks or assignments outside normal duties.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Perform work assignments individually or with a team, follow direction, and respond to supervision.
Communicate professionally with managers, peers, customers, and building guests.
Use proper personal protective equipment.
Clean interior building areas, including floors, carpets, rugs, windows, walls, and restrooms.
Maintain janitorial-closet inventory and report low-stock items to a supervisor or manager.
Remove debris from sidewalks.
Empty trash and recycling bins and replace exterior trash-can liners.
Keep building entrances neat and orderly by removing litter, debris, and trash throughout the workday.
Spot-clean public display cases, display items such as statues and plaques, and lobby areas.
Police high-traffic areas throughout the day, remove litter, damp-mop spills, and empty trash receptacles as needed.
Maintain restroom supplies, including soap, hand towels, toilet paper, sanitary products, and toilet seat covers.
Clean and sanitize toilets and sinks, clean mirrors, wipe down fixtures, and remove dirt and stains.
Dust, dry mop, or sweep eating areas; assist with lunch setup and cleanup, including sweeping and mopping as needed.
Promptly clean floor spills and wet spots.
Maintain a checklist recording when areas are visited and maintained during the shift.
Adapt duties or assignments as needed based on customer needs.