Facilities Porter

About the Role

The Facilities Porter is a dynamic individual who can serve as a reliable team player and is willing to learn. The Facilities Porter ensures the ongoing functionality and aesthetic of DREAM facilities by supporting the maintenance of all DREAM campuses. Like all DREAM employees, the Facilities Porter should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.

The Facilities Porter reports to the Senior Facilities Manager.

• Ensure the school, park, program spaces and office areas are kept clean and well maintained at all times
• Perform outdoor maintenance such as snow removal, salting and park maintenance
• Responsible for room and event set up as determined by staff needs and preferences
• Utilize and maintain cleaning equipment such as buffing machines and floor scrubbers
• Assist with daily inspections of school building, park, offices and program spaces, checking for potential disruptions to daily operations, and addressing or reporting them accordingly
• Assist with at‑need maintenance and cleaning at multiple DREAM locations and be familiar with maintenance schedules at all facilities
• Receive and respond to facilities maintenance tickets
• Assist with minor repairs, such as painting and patching, plumbing and carpentry repairs, if needed
• Respond to building staff requests regarding building operations; prioritize schedules; and assign, plan, and monitor the work through an online ticketing system
• Help to maintain all required administrative records including log books, work records, maintenance records, contractor visits, keys issued, etc
• Assist in the regular inspection of all areas of the building and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvement
• Provide excellent customer service to Harlem RBI and DREAM staff
• Cultivate a learning and youth focused environment by responding quickly and efficiently to school and program related issues
• Attend necessary school meetings to support maintenance management activities as they relate to the school’s schedule
• Assist in the execution of a facilities management and preventive maintenance plan
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork among building staff, school staff, and contractors
• Respond promptly and courteously to requests in a highly effective manner
• Support repairs, maintenance, and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing), electrical, and other digital systems

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of four years of experience in facilities, construction or maintenance
• General knowledge, experience, and proficiency in several maintenance areas (plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, tile, window glazing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, boiler, roof repair, plastering, playground maintenance, furniture repair)
• Extreme flexibility, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to commute between school sites
• Accountability for oneself, building staff, and vendors
• Any current FDNY certificates of fitness or HVAC or plumbing certifications a plus
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Commitment to the mission and goals of DREAM Charter School
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and have no difficulty bending, standing, climbing or walking for short or long periods of time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, lift heavy objects, climb ladders, work at heights, and in tight spaces
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools,…