Porter (Bronx)

At The Jewish Board we dont just make a difference we make a bigger difference as we serve 45000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team thats been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can OVERVIEW:A physically active demanding position which requires responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness sanitary safe maintenance of the entire Jewish Board program facilities to which the porter is but are not limited to:Daily maintenance cleaning dusting of program offices kitchens bathrooms common areas elevators lobbies corridors stairwells loading docks recreational areas facilities storage areas workshops etc. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all horizontal/vertical surfaces toilets partitions sinks tile surfaces walls doors hardware appliances glass doors replenish janitorial supplies as and maintains reachable glass mirrors architectural metal work handrails elevator saddles/metal moldings and cleans linoleum base on floor Care: including but not limited to sweeping mopping vacuuming stripping waxing buffing maintenance of all hard surface flooring to include pressure the safe and proper use of hand and all cleaning equipment (manual & power operated) and janitorial chemicals as unit exterior sidewalks 18 into the gutter as per NYC/ DOS for all snow removal as garbage each day/night recycle as per NYC code properly secure/store and carry out refuse for pick up as light repairs including but not limited to: painting wall hangings changing light bulbs minor floor/wall repair as the course of the daily program maintenance schedule will move furniture for; cleaning special events programs and unit space re-configuration for events on site as (turn on/off/reset) basic building systems controls (lights thermostats security locks & alarms etc.) and insure they are working that all necessary fire regulations are adhered to:Monthly Fire extinguisher checks annual inspections are up to date all exit/egress are free and clear from obstructions no hazardous storage conditions. 12. Responsible for notifying the appropriate Supervisor of any deficiencies problems or other issues requiring attention or in Fire Alarms and evacuation drills as directed. AlsoPerform basic grounds work as required including but not limited to mowing raking bagging trimming clipping planting watering comply with all regulatory requirements regarding facility cleaning maintenance chemical handling and chemical along with handyman/trades and other facilities staff on projects within the scope of this all storage space clean organized hazard and maintains all job related recordkeeping including but not limited to equipment and supply inventories work orders inspection supply list for timely ordering of janitorial supplies and insures that cleaning supplies and equipment inventories are up to be assigned to one or more programs as to attend and pass all pertinent training (equipment use OSHA DEP etc.) provided by the Jewish Board or other operational requirements of the duties as ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:Operate all forms of hand and power custodial to lift & carry fifty (50) pounds bend reach push pull load unload climb safely from a six (6) foot ladder or OSHA approved work predominantly work on their feet during working work environment requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather perform the essential functions of this job the candidate is routinely required to stand ninety-five (95)% of the : Three (3) years experience as a cleaner /maintainer of diverse commercial year of Trade school or Certificate program in a related field may be substituted for 2 years experience.A HS diploma or GED Preferred. Must be proficient in speaking reading and writing the English language at a HS be able to understand and process written directives and work orders.A Drivers license is mandatory throughout the Porter (A) Levels employment and they must drive agency vehicles in the course of providing job related services when authorized.