Residential Building Porter

Los Sures Management is hiring!

Reports to: Building Superintendent

Our company, located in Williamsburg Brooklyn, is looking to hire a Part-time Porter. The porter will be responsible in assisting with the daily maintenance of the residential building / buildings that they will be placed in as well as the grounds and the outside perimeter of the building. This is a part-time union position.

The ideal candidate will possess skills that include: light carpentry, ability to make simple mechanical and plumbing repairs, sheet rock wall repair, painting, and general maintenance duties. The ideal candidate should have experience with hand tools and small power tools. Porter duties include cleaning in the common areas and rooms, as well as trash and snow removal from the outdoor areas and parking lots.

The duties and responsibilities of the porter include, but are not limited to:

• Daily cleaning of lobby floors.
• Daily cleaning and monitoring the cleanliness of hall floors.
• Daily cleaning of stairs.
• Regularly dusting of handrails and supports.
• Cleaning of hall baseboard and crown.
• Dusting of hall walls and ceilings.
• Cleaning of entire elevator cab (walls, doors. Ceiling, light fixtures)
• Cleaning of vestibule floors, walls, ceiling
• Cleaning of any glass doors
• Dusting of lobby furniture (if applicable)
• Cleaning of light fixtures, glassware in halls, lobbies, vestibules, basements and elevator cabs.
• Polishing of metal finish on doors, saddles, kick plates, mail box lobby and vestibules doors, locks and plates, elevator handrails and trim.
• Sweeping of sidewalks
• Removal of snow and ice from sidewalk
• Cleaning compactor/ compactor room
• Depositing of garbage in proper receptacles for disposal.
• Cleaning and removal of debris from the surrounding tree area of trees
• Clearing the roof of any debris
• Maintaining basement area clean and organized (sweep storage room, boiler room, meter room, etc.)
• Light painting
• Be responsible for the upkeep of all building grounds including employer’s office spaces.
• Support the Superintendent as needed
• Accurate and timely communication with supervisors and staff.
• Ensuring proper use and possession of building keys and other company property.

The qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:

Attention to detail.

Knowledge of cleaning equipment and use of chemicals.

Ability to understand and carry out verbal & written instructions independently.

Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 60 lbs. of force

• The porter must be: punctual, professional, eager to help residents, and possess a friendly demeanor.
• Must be able to walk up six flights of stairs on a regular basis.
• Being honest and trustworthy.
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English is a plus.
• Two years of prior maintenance / porter experience.

Please note that our company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations