Day Porter

Day Porter

Salary: $27.98 per hour

Telecommute Status: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: V26 - SE-CSJ-Day Porter

Approval Date: January 2018

Supervisor: None

Position Summary: Under general supervision the Day Porter performs general custodial duties which may include but are not limited to restroom cleaning, office cleaning, recycling, spill clean‑up, cleaning common areas, litter removal and recycling during a customer’s normal business hours. Employees in this job class use proper materials and methods to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies and procedures;

the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner; and strong communication skills in order to interact with customers.

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture.
• Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, trash containers and cigarette urns.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures. Refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean cafeteria and breakroom areas. Stock utensils, napkins, plates, cups, coffee and related supplies. Make coffee and/or set up snacks for events.
• Assist with the setup for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds.
• Respond to customer requests for cleaning spills and other emergency clean‑ups according to established procedures.
• Respond to customer requests for service such as cleaning locked offices not serviceable at night.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand‑operated tools or small power equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Call in work orders.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• One or more years of custodial work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others.
• Ability to utilize a wide array of custodial chemicals; general cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment (vacuum, backpack vacuum, cardboard bailer).
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.
• Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter data/retrieve data.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills.

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• Standing and walking
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Grasping both small & large objects
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools

Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer’s location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Non‑profit Organizations

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