Maintenance/Porter
Company Overview
The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with The Jewish Board to find qualified candidates for a Maintenance/Porter position in Staten Island, New York. Founded more than 140 years ago, The Jewish Board provides support and care to individuals and families across New York City’s diverse communities, serving people of all religions, ethnicities, ages, and cultural backgrounds. The organization is the largest human services agency in New York City, serving more than 43,000 clients each year. The Jewish Board is recognized for delivering innovative, evidence-based mental health and behavioral health services and is committed to improving the lives of those it serves.
Position Overview
The Maintenance/Porter is responsible for helping maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and visitors. This role supports the day-to-day upkeep of assigned facilities through custodial, cleaning, and basic maintenance tasks. The position helps ensure that indoor and outdoor spaces remain functional, well-maintained, and ready for use. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining facility standards are important aspects of this role.
This position is located in Staten Island, New York.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of offices, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and common areas.
- Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, buffing, and pressure washing.
- Remove trash and recycling, ensuring proper disposal according to regulations.
- Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including painting, changing light bulbs, and basic repairs.
- Operate custodial equipment safely and handle cleaning chemicals in compliance with safety standards.
- Maintain building grounds through snow removal, sidewalk cleaning, mowing, raking, and other outdoor upkeep.
Requirements
- Three (3) or more years of commercial cleaning or facility maintenance experience required
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to understand and follow written work orders and instructions
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate agency vehicles
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks