Maintenance/Porter

Company Overview:

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services to find qualified candidates for a Maintenance/Porter position in Staten Island, NY. Founded more than 140 years ago, The Jewish Board provides support and care to people and families across New York City, serving individuals of all religions, ethnicities, ages, and cultural backgrounds. As one of New York City's largest human services agencies, The Jewish Board provides innovative mental health, behavioral health, and other supportive services to more than 43,000 clients each year. 

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:

• At least 3 years or more years of commercial cleaning or facility maintenance experience required.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License required with a clean driving record.
• Experience with commercial cleaning and sanitation.
• Knowledge of floor care and maintenance.
• Experience with building maintenance and minor repairs.
  
• Ability to safely handle custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to perform physical labor and groundskeeping tasks.

Pay Range: USD $17.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.