Porter

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

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter provides quality cleanliness and oversight to an assigned location. The role maintains cleanliness throughout facility areas, performs minor repairs and building maintenance, and cares for the building exterior and grounds, including snow and ice removal. The Porter submits work orders, orders and inventories maintenance and cleaning supplies, maintains tools and machinery, and assists with event setup and moving or storing items as needed. The position also responds to emergencies and consumer needs, participates in staff meetings, group supervision, and required trainings, and follows S:US policies, procedures, and protocols. The Porter is expected to wear a clean and presentable maintenance uniform, represent the organization appropriately, and support its mission and values. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of maintenance experience.
Knowledge of or experience working in social services 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.
Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.
Basic computer skills with the MS Office suite and Windows.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned facility areas, including floors, bathrooms, windows, walls, stairways, and trash and recycling.
Perform 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 and dorm furniture, office equipment, consumer belongings, and other items as appropriate.
Comply with S:US employee policies, procedures, protocols, and cooperative compliance policies.
Assist when emergencies arise in the facility.
Wear the S:US maintenance uniform and keep it clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
Attend staff meetings, group supervision, and trainings as assigned and required.
Respond promptly, accurately, courteously, and respectfully to consumer needs.
Represent the organization positively and appropriately to outside resources.
Support the mission and values of S:US and draw attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or conflicts with its core values.
Perform additional duties as assigned.