PORTER

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Porter

OBJECTIVE: Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent or Handyman, the Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the residents and employees of the complexes. The Porter will be required to perform basic maintenance tasks.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

To provide observation and incident reports related to any activity witnessed by them during their daily work routines. The focus should be to observe and report any area considered a hindrance and to provide a healthy and safe environment for our tenants and their guests.

The Porter will perform the following maintenance tasks:

Sweep and spot mop stairwells

Wash stairwells

Sweep and mop lobby floors

Dust vertical surfaces removing finger marks and smudges

Sweep and hose down sidewalk

Remove all garbage from building

Clean garbage cans immediately after trash removal

Set out runners, clean and return to storage when not in use, as required

Spot clean boiler room and basement

Dust florescent light tubes and covers in hallway

Garbage Removal: The operations staff removes refuse from the compactor room several times a day and places the refuse in storage bins which are emptied three times a week by the City Sanitation Department

Snow Removal: Snow removal is conducted on an as needed basis. This process will also include rock salt placement

Recycling: Administer the recycling program as per the guidelines under the New York City Recycling Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must be at least 18 years old and legally permitted to work in the United States

Applicant must have a great work ethic and desire to deliver residents a high standard of living

Applicant must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Applicant must have good interpersonal skills

Applicant must have good writing and communication skills