Part Time Residential Porter - Casa Celina Senior Housing

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged • New York, NY

4d • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Residential Porter, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Your work helps ensure the facility and surrounding grounds remain well-maintained while supporting the daily operations and upkeep of the building. JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Here, dedicated team members perform meaningful work that directly impacts the well-being and comfort of the community we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow directions in English.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy objects, furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment, powered machinery, snow blowers, landscaping equipment, and floor maintenance machines.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, and perform physical labor throughout the shift.
• Basic computer skills, including accessing company email.
• Availability to work overtime, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean hallways, stairwells, apartment doors, lobby areas, windows, elevator cabs, trash closets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other common spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and wax floors as needed.
• Remove rubbish and conduct regular garbage runs throughout the property.
• Assist with DSNY pickups and maintain designated trash disposal areas.
• Clean and prepare vacant apartments by removing debris and unwanted items.
• Maintain cleanliness in offices and workspaces, including dusting furniture and emptying waste receptacles.
• Move appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, and air conditioning units as needed.
• Set up and break down rooms for meetings and events.
• Sweep sidewalks, courtyards, and parking areas.
• Trim shrubs and remove weeds and debris from landscaped areas.
• Maintain building exteriors and ensure common areas remain free from graffiti and other unsightly conditions.
• Assist with seasonal and weather-related maintenance, including snow removal, salting, shoveling, and securing outdoor areas.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities as directed.
• Respond to alarms and emergency situations under supervisor direction, including documenting incidents and notifying emergency services when necessary.
• Identify and correct hazardous conditions such as wet floors, blocked exits, poor lighting, and trip hazards.
• Assist with preparing for inclement weather and reporting maintenance concerns promptly.
• Perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs and clearing blocked sinks.
• Assist the Superintendent with painting, light carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and other maintenance tasks.
• Support preparation for annual inspections, REAC HUD inspections, and other facility reviews.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding respectfully and professionally to residents, visitors, and staff.
• Perform additional related duties and assignments as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employee Wellness Programs, including fitness initiatives and mental health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) plan with employer contributions
• Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Ample Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and floating holidays
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement
• Employee recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED