Part-Time Porter

Description

JOB SCOPE: Provides cleaning services and minor repairs to the Residential facility and individual apartments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sweeps and mops all floors, offices, hallways, lounge, laundry room, community kitchen, and staircases on a daily basis.
• Dust, sweep and mop all bathrooms, and clean sinks and toilets. Ensure an adequate supply of paper products are available in bathrooms.
• Dusts furniture and all windowsills in common areas and staff areas.
• Cleans compactor, prepares and takes out garbage three times weekly. Cleans and keeps compactor and compactor room in clean and working order.
• Cleans laundry machines and dryers.
• Maintains outside of facility by sweeping and hosing down front end of building and yard. Shovel/clean snow from premises as necessary, and maintain safe entrance to the facility.
• Perform minor repairs and touch-ups as necessary, i.e., hanging pictures/bulletin boards, painting, light bulb replacement, faucet repair (washers, etc.), stripping floors and re-waxing, and other assignments as directed by supervision.
• Assists with cleaning resident apartments including, sweeping and mopping, wiping down counters and appliances, scrubbing toilets and showers, removing rubbish and garbage.
• Assists with any required preparation for extermination services, including preparations for bed bug treatment.
• Cleans and prepares vacant apartment (s) for occupancy as directed.
• Escorts outside maintenance vendors performing work in the building.
• Reports any damage or incidents to Program Director.
• Receives, stocks, and maintains an inventory of residence supplies, and distributes provisional supplies to residents as needed.
• Prepares and submits maintenance supply requisition to Program Director.
• Meets with Program Director weekly for supervision.
• Maintains a cordial, professional relationship with residents.
• Handles confidential information in accordance with Federal and New York State law and regulations.
• Adhere to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Program Director.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of routine power tools and cleaning equipment.
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Codes and City Regulations.
• Basic computer skills; Internet Search, Microsoft Office
• CPR/First Aid (must obtain Certification within 6 month of employment and maintain throughout duration of employment.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective customer services skills
• Ability to interact with staff and residents.
• Excellent cleaning skills
• Minor maintenance and repair skills
• Good communication skills
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred OR Minimum two (2) years’ experience in building cleaning requires, with general building maintenance skills desirable.