What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Porter position at Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC?
Overview
We’re a reliable, responsive commercial cleaning company.
Our Mission
To excel in all that we do for our customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve by continuously improving the quality and value of our services.
Family Atmosphere
Every one of our 6,000 team members is important to us. We’re proud to treat everyone on our staff like family
Woman-Owned
We are a certified woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise by the Supplier Clearinghouse.
Job Skills / Requirements
Position Title: Front Desk / Janitorial Support Associate (Bilingual Required)
Schedule:Full-TimeMonday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Position Summary:We are seeking a reliable, professional, and bilingual individual to support daily front desk operations and facility maintenance services. This position requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for clients, tenants, and visitors. The ideal candidate must be dependable, organized, and able to multitask in a professional office setting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Welcome and assist clients, visitors, and tenants in a professional and courteous manner
- Serve coffee and maintain hospitality areas stocked, clean, and presentable
- Inspect and service restrooms throughout the day, including:
- Cleaning toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, counters, and ledges
- Emptying trash receptacles
- Restocking paper products and refilling soap and hygiene dispensers
- Patrol and maintain cleanliness of elevators, elevator lobbies, building lobbies, hallways, and common areas
- Clean interior and exterior entrance glass doors, frames, and sidelights
- Police and maintain exterior grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances, including tree grates and cigarette receptacles
- Empty and damp wipe lobby trash receptacles and exterior waste containers as needed
- Clean and disinfect break rooms, pantry areas, and vending spaces, including:
- Counters, tables, sinks, cabinet fronts, and trash can exteriors
- Coffee machines and ice machines
- Maintain and update janitorial daily sign-in sheets located in designated janitor closets
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces including:
- Door handles
- Handrails
- Escalator rails (where applicable)
- Staircase rails
- Clean and disinfect eating areas, restroom fixtures, dispensers, and common area furniture including plastic and leather surfaces
- Follow company cleaning procedures and safety guidelines at all times
- Report maintenance concerns, supply shortages, or safety hazards to management promptly
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must be bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
- Previous janitorial, hospitality, customer service, or front desk experience preferred
- Professional communication and customer service skills required
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning equipment and supplies as needed
- Must be dependable, punctual, and maintain consistent attendance
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Business casual attire required at all times during working hours
Work Environment:This position works in office buildings and common areas requiring routine walking, cleaning, disinfecting, and interaction with clients and visitors throughout the day.
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
Salary : $20 - $24