Groundskeeper​/Porter

About Phipps Houses

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owner of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and its tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.

The Organization is looking for a bright, energetic Groundskeeper/Porter at one of our sites in the Bronx. Via Verde is an affordable, sustainable residential development providing healthy, urban living in the South Bronx.

• Trim and edge, prune shrubs/trees
• Remove litter, debris and refuse from designated courtyard areas
• Daily placement of outdoor furniture in courtyard and storage at end of shift
• Snow removal from walks and driveways as directed by management
• Water plants, grass, flowers, trees, shrubs, and flower beds
• Clean out drainage ditches from designated areas
• Perform outdoor janitorial and maintenance work in designated courtyard areas
• Keep the designated courtyard areas clean at all times
• Collect and pick up litter, debris and brush from the designated grounds
• Clean all pedestrian surfaces and walls as designated by management
• Assist with maintaining main building lobby ensuring proper level of cleanliness
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed by management, which can include cleaning of vacant apartments and assisting building Porters

• Prior experience as Custodian and/or Porter
• Prior experience with landscaping, gardening or grounds keeping
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer service

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.