Porter Maintenance Worker - Full Time; 7525-703-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter/Maintenance Worker works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure safe affordable housing is provided and maintained for tenants who live in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens. The Porter/Maintenance Worker is responsible to maintain a regular cleaning schedule for the property. The Porte/Maintenance Worker assists with making sure tenant apartments are prepared for occupancy and meet required safety standards. As part of a team, the Porter works closely with on-site recertification and social services staff as well as POPM Facilities staff. The Porter/Maintenance Worker ensures the Agency Mission and Best Practices are upheld, while promoted to tenants and the broader community in which our programs work. The Porter/Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Regional Property Manager. Day-to-day repair and maintenance task supervision will be managed by the on-site Superintendent. Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property. Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order. Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, apartment inspections, and monitoring all mechanical systems for proper operation. Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation. Where compactor in a building, ensure cleaned and operating appropriately. Ensure all indoor and outdoor common areas are clean and safe. Follow a regular schedule of cleaning daily floors, doors, windows, elevators, lobby, offices, laundry room, common restrooms, and community spaces. Performs tenant apartment preparations including cleaning, painting and floor stripping/waxing. Ensure timely and complete removal of snow and ice. Provide back-up coverage to building maintenance staff and other POPM managed facilities as requested Performs other duties as assigned. Work closely with the superintendent on special preventative and/or remedial projects.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred. It may be waived for 1 year experience.
Experience using equipment: vacuum cleaner, waxer, buffer, snow blower, leaf blower, lawn mower, garbage compactor, etc.
Able to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull weight up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays according to the needs of a 24/7 program operation.
Able to mop, sweep, climb ladders, and use basic tools, maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to stand for longer periods of time; able to bend, kneel, and crouch.
Able to frequently reach, twist, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance on daily duties.
Able to read printed materials.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian).

Responsibilities

Maintain a regular cleaning schedule for the property
Assist with making sure tenant apartments are prepared for occupancy and meet required safety standards
Work closely with on-site recertification and social services staff as well as POPM Facilities staff
Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order
Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, apartment inspections, and monitoring all mechanical systems for proper operation
Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation
Ensure all indoor and outdoor common areas are clean and safe
Follow a regular schedule of cleaning daily floors, doors, windows, elevators, lobby, offices, laundry room, common restrooms, and community spaces
Performs tenant apartment preparations including cleaning, painting and floor stripping/waxing
Ensure timely and complete removal of snow and ice
Provide back-up coverage to building maintenance staff and other POPM managed facilities as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Work closely with the superintendent on special preventative and/or remedial projects