Porters, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York, is looking to hire Full-Time Porters
. The Porter position is a physically active role, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary, and general safe maintenance of the nursing facilities.

This position requires scheduling flexibility for a varied schedule including weekend availability when needed

• Daily maintenance, cleaning, and dusting of program spaces, including; offices, kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, elevators, lobbies, corridors, stairwells, loading docks, recreational areas, facilities, storage areas, workshops, etc. Thoroughly cleaning/sanitizing all surfaces, toilets, partitions, sinks, tile surfaces, walls, doors, hardware, appliances, glass doors; replenishing janitorial supplies as required.
• Performing basic grounds work including, but not limited to: mowing, raking, bagging, trimming, clipping, planting, watering, weeding;
  Seasonal maintenance, including snow removal as needed.
• Performing light repairs, including but not limited to: painting, wall hangings, changing light bulbs, minor floor/wall repair as needed.

• A High School diploma or GED preferred
• A current, valid clean Driver’s license is required for this position and throughout all Porter level employment;
  Porters are required to drive agency vehicles in the course of providing job related services as authorized.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WE are a premier long term skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do.

Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.