Porter

Whitney Museum of American Art•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter role consists of general cleaning and maintenance of office areas, lounges, restrooms, gallery floors, glass surfaces, lobby (including other front-of-house duties, conservation, Art Handling, library and storage facility at 610 West 26th street; general cleaning, set-up/break-down of special events/activities. Project cleaning for exhibition floor changes and overall maintenance of exterior largo; assist all departments with daily operations as requested and as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Highschool Diploma
Custodial work experience, floor maintenance preferred
Knowledge of facilities maintenance, cleaning supplies; operating buffer; ability to lift heavy objects(40lbs), furniture, equipment; ability to understand and take instruction and direction; ability work independently.
Ability to work and communicate with others, work in teams and small groups
Lift and move boxes, furniture and other objects as needed (not to exceed 50lbs)
Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and dust (dust mask provided as needed)
Self-motivated, takes initiative

Responsibilities

Maintain the overall cleanliness of the building using diluted (ready-to-use) cleaning solutions, cleaning equipment, and other cleaning supplies as needed
Clean and maintain elevators, bathrooms, hallways, stairways throughout the day
Garbage removal
Maintain sidewalks and entrances to Museum and Loading Dock
Set-up/break-down furniture for events as needed
Clean and prepare Galleries floors, restroom and other surfaces as requested for events and installing/de-installing exhibitions
Move/deliver boxes (do not exceed 50 lbs; help will be provided if necessary)
Collect and/or clean dust mops, wet mops, and other tolls and equipment as needed
Operate vacuums and other cleaning equipment
Cleaning, dusting, moving, setups, breakdowns, snow removal
Move furniture, files, brochures, etc.
Assist various Museum departments in setting up furniture for various events
Assist in detail cleaning of exhibition space (floors) after construction as well as office floors and carpets
De-install and re-install Museum spaces used for events
On-demand requests from Museum staff for assistant
Flood barrier deployment