Job Description

Job Location: Bronx, NY 10474
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $20.60 - $20.60 Hourly

POSITION: Lead Porter
REPORTS TO: Facilities Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time
EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Hourly

, Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Lead Porter helps to keep the Family Shelter in excellent condition, at all times, promoting well-being and quality of life for the participants.
Lead Porters are classified as essential workers, and as such accept responsibility for the completion of their duties during times of emergencies, including large-scale emergencies. These include, but are not limited to, weather related emergencies. nationwide pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threat.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
•    Maintains the interior and exterior of The Family Shelter at the highest standard of excellence.
•    Sweeps and mops interior spaces, maintains wood floors, vacuums carpeted areas.
•    Completes janitorial work, including but not limited to:
o    Trash removal.
o    Cleaning bathrooms/refilling bathroom items.
o    Cleaning kitchens, hallways, stairwells, and other common areas.
o    Cleaning offices.
o    Cleaning storage and machinery rooms.
•    Keeps sidewalks and other exterior areas clean and free of debris.
•    Performs seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow, salting/sanding sidewalks.
•    Performs minor repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets, changing light bulbs, etc.
•    Identifies larger repair needs; generates work orders for the Maintenance team.
•    Adheres to confidentiality protocols outlined by the agency.
•    Employee is responsible for wearing appropriate PPE which will be provided to prevent injury and avoid contact with hazardous materials/environments including but not limited to rodent activity, insect infestation, and miscellaneous refuse.
•    The Lead Porter provides leadership to the porter team, providing technical support and training.
•    The Lead Porter provides support to the maintenance staff in completing painting, repairs and responding to other onsite maintenance needs/issues.
•    Represents Lutheran Social Service of New York’s mission, values, and ethics, and upholds agency Code of Conduct at all times.

QualificationsEDUCATION:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
•    Minimum 3 years as Porter/Janitor.
•    Related to or experience with families, and the homeless population, preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•    Conscientious; excellent work ethic.
•    Basic knowledge of health, cleanliness, security, and safety issues pertaining to building maintenance.
•    Strong interpersonal skills: able to maintain professional boundaries with residents while demonstrating respect and acceptance of people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
•    Strong time management skills.
•    Willing to accept feedback and work with supervisors to grow professionally and develop job skills.
•    Flexible, available to work on some holidays and weekends.