Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

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Related Affordable spearheads Related's initiatives to preserve and enhance the nation's affordable housing supply. With over 50 years of experience in affordable housing acquisitions and development, Related Affordable is renowned nationally for its financing, preservation, and rehabilitation innovation. Presently, Related Affordable manages one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the United States. Our team is committed to the principle that everyone deserves a quality home, and we tirelessly strive to fulfill this mission in communities nationwide.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive culture with competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces for others? As a Porter, you’ll be essential to the daily upkeep and appearance of our Gateways community. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the building’s common areas, contributing to a safe, well‑maintained, and inviting environment for all residents and visitors.

• Complete requests in a timely manner and interact with residents to ensure their needs are met.
• Clean and maintain all common areas, including front lobby, hallways, restrooms, elevators, stairways, and parking areas.
• Maintain floors, vacuum carpets and rugs, wash and wax hard surfaces, and clean tile grout.
• Wash walls, doors, and windows in shared areas.
• Replace light bulbs in common area lighting fixtures as needed.
• Ensure all trash receptacles are emptied and waste is transported to the designated disposal area.
• Monitor and restock sanitary and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Assist with light maintenance duties such as replacing air filters, minor touch‑ups, and basic repairs.
• Support seasonal upkeep tasks, including snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Assist in inventory control of janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent the community with a positive and courteous attitude.

• Lots of paid time off (19+ days!) – we value your life outside of work.
• Customizable total rewards package – pick from our medical, vision and dental options, along with our life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial wellness perks to set you up for success – such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
• Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members.
• Fertility benefits – such as surrogacy, adoption assistance and more!
• Paid time off to volunteer and we will match your charitable donations! We are a passionate team making real impact on the world.
• Grow with us – learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities are available.

• Perform upkeep and janitorial duties so that your property is always in great condition, demonstrating pride in your building and grounds.
• Learn new skills and work closely with the maintenance team on small repairs and preventative activities.
• Engage in minor maintenance work in coordination with building maintenance team.
• Assist in preparation of vacant units with maintenance team.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents while performing job duties.
• Inspect property and equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality.
• Perform snow removal and/or landscaping as needed.
• Maintain building supplies and inventory in proper condition.
• Communicate with management to address safety concerns as needed.
• Support site and office operations as assigned by manager.

• $18.00 – $20.00 / hour
• plus an annual bonus

1–2 years of janitorial, cleaning, or porter experience in residential or commercial settings.

• Basic knowledge of light maintenance tasks is a plus.
• Snow removal and landscaping experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working with and around cleaning agents and equipment.
• Ability to complete daily assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Dedicated to exceeding expectations by providing exceptional service.
• Willingness to embrace feedback and continuously improve.
• Strong belief in the value of teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Personal standards of appearance and dress compatible with the Company’s standards.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

New York, NY