Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces for others? As a Local 808 Union Porter, you’ll be essential to the daily upkeep and appearance of the Manhattan Plaza 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.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in the resident experience by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all shared spaces. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to be a key part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• $23.26 / hour
• Benefits and Paid Time Off (Administered by Local 808 Union)

• 1–2 years of janitorial, cleaning, or porter experience in residential or commercial settings.
• Required 90-Day Training
  
  Schedule:
  
  First 30 days: M–F, 7:30a–4p; 2nd 30 days: 7:30a–4p with a mix of weekday & weekend shifts (TBD); final 30 days: M–F, 3:30p–12a. After training, maintenance team members must be available for shifts scheduled any day M–Su, though actual workdays will be assigned.
• Basic knowledge of light maintenance tasks is a plus.
• Snow removal and landscaping experience 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.
• Personal standards of appearance and dress compatible with the Company’s standards.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving, while continuously engaging in learning and development to enhance performance; fosters collaboration and a resident-centered environment, ensuring empathy, respect, and cross-functional success in all interactions.

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