Porter (Manhattan)

The Jewish BoardNew York, NY
Onsite

About The Position

A physically active, demanding position which requires responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary, safe maintenance of the entire Jewish Board program facilities to which the porter is assigned.

Requirements

  • Three (3) years’ experience as a cleaner /maintainer of diverse commercial space.
  • One year of Trade school or Certificate program in a related field may be substituted for 2 years’ experience.
  • A HS diploma or GED Preferred.
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language at a HS level.
  • Must be able to understand and process written directives and work orders.
  • A Driver’s license is mandatory throughout the Porter (A) Level’s employment, and they must drive agency vehicles in the course of providing job related services when authorized.

Responsibilities

  • Daily maintenance, cleaning, dusting of program offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, facilities, storage areas, workshops, etc.
  • Thoroughly clean and sanitize all horizontal/vertical surfaces, toilets, partitions, sinks, tile surfaces, walls, doors, hardware, appliances, glass doors, replenish janitorial supplies as required.
  • Cleans and maintains reachable glass, mirrors, architectural metal work, handrails, elevator saddles/metal, moldings, and cleans linoleum base on floor edges.
  • Floor Care: including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, maintenance of all hard surface flooring to include pressure washing.
  • Requires the safe and proper use of hand and all cleaning equipment (manual & power operated) and janitorial chemicals as required.
  • Clean unit exterior sidewalks 18” into the gutter as per NYC/ DOS code.
  • Responsible for all snow removal as required.
  • Remove garbage each day/night, recycle as per NYC code, properly secure/store and carry out refuse for pick up as scheduled.
  • Perform light repairs including but not limited to: painting, wall hangings, changing light bulbs, minor floor/wall repair as needed.
  • In the course of the daily program maintenance schedule, will move furniture for; cleaning, special events, programs, and unit space re-configuration for events on site as required.
  • Operate (turn on/off/reset) basic building systems controls (lights, thermostats, security locks & alarms etc.) and insure they are working correctly.
  • Ensure that all necessary fire regulations are adhered to: Monthly Fire extinguisher checks, annual inspections are up to date, all exit/egress are free and clear from obstructions, no hazardous storage conditions.
  • Responsible for notifying the appropriate Supervisor of any deficiencies, problems or other issues requiring attention or action.
  • Participates in Fire Alarms and evacuation drills as directed.
  • Also Perform basic grounds work as required including but not limited to mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, weeding.
  • Must comply with all regulatory requirements regarding facility cleaning, maintenance chemical handling and chemical storage.
  • Works along with handyman/trades and other facilities staff on projects within the scope of this position.
  • Maintains all storage space clean, organized, hazard free.
  • Completes and maintains all job related recordkeeping including but not limited to equipment and supply inventories, work orders, inspection reports.
  • Submit supply list for timely ordering of janitorial supplies and insures that cleaning supplies and equipment inventories are up to date.
  • May be assigned to one or more programs as required.
  • Required to attend and pass all pertinent training (equipment use, OSHA, DEP etc.), provided by the Jewish Board or other operational requirements of the agency.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • The Jewish Board offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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