Porter

Join Our Recruitment Open House Handyman Roles (Manhattan Locations Only)

Stanton Norfolk is hosting an in-person Recruitment Open House to meet skilled Handyman professionals interested in joining our property management team in Manhattan. You may review the job posting through this link: Date: Wednesday November 19 2025
Time: 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
Location: 108 Norfolk St. New York NY 10002

If you have experience in general building maintenance repairs plumbing electrical or related fields we encourage you to attend!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about Stanton Norfolk meet our hiring team and be considered for current and future openings.

To RSVP please complete this short form:
note:

• This event is specifically for Handyman roles in Manhattan locations only.
• Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are preferred.

For questions contact emailprotected

WHO WE ARE:

Stanton Norfolk Inc. is a division of Asian Americans for Equality Inc. (AAFE) that manages the day-to-day operations of over 800 units of affordable housing across nearly 50 multifamily properties serving over 1100 individuals and families in Manhattan and Queens neighborhoods including Chinatown/Lower East Side Flushing and the Far Rockaways. Currently Stanton Norfolks portfolio is comprised of full tax credit / affordable properties as well as commercial spaces as part of mixed-use buildings. We pride ourselves in providing a full breadth of management services to provide quality safe and affordable housing; maintenance; financial reporting; and resident relations.

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Founded in 1974 in Manhattans Chinatown to advocate for equal rights AAFE has transformed in the past four decades to become one of the citys leading housing social service and community development organizations. AAFE advances racial social and economic justice for Asian Americans and other systematically disadvantaged communities guided by our experiences as Asian Americans and our commitment to civil rights. AAFE is nationally recognized as an innovative affordable housing developer and property manager; we have created and preserved more than 1000 affordable rental units in Manhattan and Queens and provided over $400 million in mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers. Through our affiliate Renaissance Economic Development Corporation AAFE supports immigrant entrepreneurs offering low-interest loans and training programs. From neighborhood offices in Chinatown and the Lower East Side (Manhattan) and Flushing and Jackson Heights (Queens) we provide an array of multilingual counseling and educational programs in support of low-income tenants seniors and immigrant youth. AAFE strives for a more equitable city through research advocacy and grassroots community organizing.

Summary:

The Porter will make sure that a mixed-use residential and commercial buildings in Lower Manhattan New York are maintained daily in clean and functioning order for its occupants. Overall duties will include removing debris maintaining common areas restocking bathrooms and responding to all cleaning emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Regular working hours will be full-time 40 hours weekly. Porter will be expected to be on call during off hours to perform emergency tasks requested and not to accept other employment that would conflict with job obligations.
• Maintain a weekly time log indicating completion of chores and duties including day and time the activity took place and submit log to building manager with time sheet every other Friday.
• Sweep floor daily mop public areas of building at least twice per week including but not limited to staircases and hallways and as otherwise needed.
• Prepare sort and remove garbage and trash in building for pick up by garbage trucks.
• Keep basement clean and free of all clutter and debris at all times. Do not permit storage of any miscellaneous or personal items (furniture etc.) by any tenants or occupants in the building therein. If such a situation arises the porter must advise management so that appropriate actions can be taken to remove the items. Also porter will remove and dispose of any dead vermin.
• Keep receptacles covered at all times. Make sure all garbage is bagged and the building is free of violations for garbage and debris at or around the building. Follow recycling rules: all recyclable and garbage is to be placed in front of the building according to New York City Department of Sanitation schedule.
• Clean rear yard airshaft sewer trap and roof at least once a week or more if needed.
• Promptly replace any missing or burned out bulbs in public area and basement.
• Report all tenants moving in or out of building to management office.
• Ensure that vacant apartments are kept clean and securely locked at all times and not rented or used by porter or others for any reason.
• Report any defect suspected or otherwise in the roof plumbing electrical and etc. to management.
• During snow periods clear snow from all sidewalks adjacent to and in front of the building. During light snow or ice apply granulated salt compound or alternative immediately to avoid slippage.
• Report any illegal activities or conduct suspected and / or witnessed on the part of any tenants or visitors at or around the building. If there is any evidence of drug activity (addicts vials needles envelopes) or other undesirable behavior notify management office staff person immediately.
• Report and file report on all accidents without delay to the management office.
• Maintain a neat appearance and a polite courteous demeanor at all times.
• Advise of need for cleaning tools supplies and equipment. When materials are ordered / requested / acquired porter is responsible for storing them in proper place for future use.
• Keep handrails clean and free of the dust that accumulates on them.
• Wash down sidewalks and garbage beam.
• Supervise any outside contractors and utility companies. Only those contracted or approved by Management are allowed to work in the building.
• Maintain a working relationship with tenants at all times.
• Remove any obstructions on all fire egress and public areas.
• Remove stagnant water in the basement whenever needed.
• Clean apartments of debris when tenants move out with proper authorization.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience as a Porter Janitor or Custodian a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus English/Spanish English/Chinese or English Korean.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Availability to work in shifts and with flexible schedules (e.g. weekends and evenings).

Physical Requirements:

• Required to walk from floor to floor and may be required to walk outside between buildings in
  varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to move furniture; reach lift and carry heavy equipment.
• Required to regularly sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; bend squat and regularly lift up to 50 pounds through course of shift.

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be flexible with schedule change every quarter

Compensation: $18.00/hr

Benefits Offered: Medical Dental Vision 403B with Employer Match Generous Paid Time-Off and other voluntary benefits

How we work:

We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. Stanton Norfolk employees are accountable pragmatic innovative and collaborative with a core strength of community service and development. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other and the communities we serve with respect and dignity. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward. All employees are expected to meet the following requirements and behaviors:

• Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Understand and embrace the value in collaborating with people of different cultures races genders ethnicities beliefs experiences and ideas.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Maintain a positive helpful attitude.
• Enjoy your time at work!