Porter

Residential Building Porter

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary/Objective: The Porter is responsible for assisting the Maintenance team in the day-to-day duties involved with maintaining the cleanliness of our property.

Classification: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime): Union

Location: Bronx, NY

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Daily interior cleanliness of buildings, including general cleaning of common areas task included but not limited to cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings vacuuming, sweeping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Daily trash handling and removal including emptying of the building's compactors, breaking down and tying up cardboard boxes, and bringing trash and recyclables curbside for removal by department of sanitation.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, remove all items left behind and leave unit in broom swept condition.
• Required to perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, including exterior walls parking lots and structures, walk ways and paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools/curbs/gutters, exterior hallways and stairwells, etc.
• Light maintenance (replace light bulbs, air filters, blinds, shades and other items as directed).
• Placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, assisting in weather related cleaning conditions (snow removal or storm preparations.
• Report areas for unsafe conditions, unlocked doors in restricted areas, and potential security breaches on the grounds and report to manager/supervisor

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of safety hazards, along with proper handling and use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Highly motivated, service-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks efficiently and on time
• Flexible and dependable, with willingness to work various shifts, including additional hours as needed
• Ability to perform basic repairs and safely operate tools and equipment used in routine maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating a polite and courteous demeanor with staff, customers, clients, and visitors
• High school diploma or GED required
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds as required by job duties
• Proficient in operating large industrial cleaning equipment, including buffing machines for wood and finished surfaces, as well as industrial vacuum cleaners

Pay: $18.97 per hour

Benefits: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible benefits, including health, retirement, and other applicable benefits, are provided through the union in accordance with the terms of the applicable union agreement.

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