Porter (UWS Sanctuary)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description: Goddard Riverside invests in people & strengthens community. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. Goddard Riverside is excited to announce we are diving into our settlement roots and becoming a resource to Asylum Seekers in New York City! Goddard’s newest endeavor will be a Sanctuary Site for Adult families. This residence will be a place where families can feel safe, receive resources and support, while becoming acclimated and part of the community.

Purpose of Position: The Porters main objective is to provide building maintenance and safety to the office, staff and residents. Conducting daily routine cleaning of all interior and exterior grounds. The porters will report directly to the Superintendent, ensuring the building is up to code.

Schedule:

• Full Time: Sunday-Thursday: 6am-2pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-7pm
• Part Time: Friday & Saturday: 6am-2pm, Sunday & Monday: 11am-7pm

Hourly Rate: $21.43 - $23.63

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Follow daily checklist of tasks each shift to ensure cleanliness of the building that include:
  • Sanitize and deep clean high touch areas at a high frequency
  • Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms
  • Collect building garbage and recycling, bring bins to the sidewalk on designated days and times
  • Sweep, mop and clean up the cafeteria after every meal
  • Sweep and mop the lobby area
  • Ensure the front of the building is clean and presentable, free of debris and garbage
• Shovel and apply salt during seasonal days
• Help to maintain the building free of pests and vermin
• Alert Super to inventory needs and when the building is running low on cleaning supplies
• Work collaboratively with building staff to assist residents and ensure continuous deep cleaning and sanitation of the building with special attention to the high touch area, such as light switches, door handles, countertops, handrails, elevator buttons, faucet handles, etc.
• Assist Super with light repairs as needed
• Update and maintain cleaning log
• Keep storage areas clean and free of litter and clutter

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in custodial, cleaning work required, commercial property cleaning experience a plus
• Must undergo funder required background check
• High School Diploma/GED required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to read and write in English, bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Work as a team, cooperative, “can-do” attitude
• Provide a friendly atmosphere with residents of the facility with the utmost respect on boundaries
• Ability to track inventory and place orders
• Ability to make basic repairs (preferred)
• Basic computer skills (email, excel spreadsheets)

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift (aside from breaks)

Work Environment

• Residential building, 110 units and 7 floors

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.