Porter (Bronx)

The Jewish Board•The Bronx, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safe upkeep of assigned Jewish Board program facilities. This physically active role includes routine custodial cleaning, floor care, waste removal, light repairs, furniture moving, basic building-system operation, fire-safety checks, grounds work, and maintaining supplies and records. The porter may be assigned to one or more programs and works with handymen, tradespeople, and other facilities staff on projects within the scope of the position. The role requires compliance with applicable facility, chemical-handling, chemical-storage, and safety requirements, as well as participation in required training, fire alarms, and evacuation drills. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee predominantly works on their feet and routinely stands for 95% of working time. Physical tasks include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, loading, unloading, and climbing; and working safely from a six-foot ladder or OSHA-approved work platform.

Requirements

Three years of experience as a cleaner or maintainer of diverse commercial space; one year of trade school or a certificate program in a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English at a high-school level.
Ability to understand and process written directives and work orders.
A driver’s license is mandatory throughout employment at the Porter (A) level.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and perform bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, loading, unloading, and climbing tasks.
Ability to work safely from a six-foot ladder or OSHA-approved work platform.
Ability to work predominantly on one’s feet and stand for 95% of working time.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate hand and power custodial equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain program offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, storage areas, workshops, and other facility spaces.
Clean and sanitize surfaces, fixtures, appliances, glass doors, and other reachable surfaces; replenish janitorial supplies as needed.
Maintain floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, buffing, and pressure washing as appropriate.
Safely use manual and power-operated custodial equipment and janitorial chemicals.
Clean unit exterior sidewalks 18 inches into the gutter in accordance with NYC/DOS code and perform snow removal as required.
Remove garbage daily, recycle in accordance with NYC code, and secure and stage refuse for scheduled pickup.
Perform light repairs, including painting, hanging items, changing light bulbs, and minor floor or wall repairs.
Move furniture for cleaning, special events, programs, and on-site space reconfiguration.
Operate and check basic building controls, including lights, thermostats, security locks, and alarms.
Support fire-safety compliance through monthly fire-extinguisher checks, current annual inspections, clear exits and egress routes, and safe storage conditions.
Notify the appropriate supervisor of deficiencies, problems, or other issues requiring attention or action.
Participate in fire alarms and evacuation drills as directed.
Perform basic grounds work, including mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, and weeding.
Comply with regulatory requirements for facility cleaning, maintenance, chemical handling, and chemical storage.
Work with handymen, tradespeople, and other facilities staff on projects within the scope of the position.
Keep storage spaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Complete and maintain job-related records, including equipment and supply inventories, work orders, and inspection reports.
Submit supply lists for timely ordering and keep cleaning-supply and equipment inventories up to date.
Attend and pass required training, including equipment-use, OSHA, and DEP training, and other training required by the agency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive agency vehicles for job-related services when authorized.