Porter

Job Title: Porter

Industry: Professional Services

Location (city, state): New York, NY

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $20–$21 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; Fully onsite, 5 days per week

Benefits: This position offers the opportunity to transition from contract to permanent employment.

About The Company:

Our client is a global professional services organization specializing in engineering, design, and consulting. The company is known for its collaborative work environment and commitment to creating and improving the spaces and infrastructure people use every day.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional corporate office environment in a highly visible, hands-on role supporting daily workplace operations and employee experience.

Job Description:

The Porter will help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment while providing day-to-day facilities and administrative support. This individual will be responsible for maintaining communal spaces, managing pantry inventory, coordinating deliveries, supporting meetings and office events, and providing front desk coverage as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and service-minded, with the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of employees and visitors in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain office pantry and communal spaces, including restocking snacks, coffee, and other supplies, emptying dishwashers, and ensuring areas remain clean and organized.
• Replenish supplies in print rooms, cleaning stations, and other shared office areas.
• Support weekly office initiatives and employee events, including coordinating catering, setting up refreshments, and assisting with event preparation.
• Prepare conference rooms and multipurpose spaces for meetings and events, including arranging furniture and coordinating catering requirements.
• Receive, log, track, and distribute incoming packages, office supplies, and other deliveries using a package tracking system.
• Provide front desk coverage as needed by greeting and registering visitors, directing guests, answering phones, and contacting employees.
• Respond to employee requests through the department's ticketing system and provide general administrative and office support.
• Distribute personal protective equipment (PPE), place office supply orders, and assist with miscellaneous projects such as laminating documents and posting signage.
• Conduct daily office walkthroughs to ensure conference rooms, coffee stations, and communal areas are clean, organized, and ready for employee use.
• Maintain familiarity with office protocols, employee locations, and department functions.
• Follow established Facilities and Fire & Safety procedures while providing a professional and welcoming experience for employees and visitors.
• Assist with additional facilities and workplace support projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in facilities, office management, office administration, office services, hospitality, reception, or a similar support role.
• Experience working in a professional services or corporate office environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with package tracking systems such as EZ Track It or similar platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with pantry management, inventory management, catering coordination, guest services, and general office operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-service-oriented mindset with a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Details:

• This is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday.
• Standard hours are 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, including a one-hour lunch break and a 15-minute afternoon break.
• Overtime is not expected and must be approved in advance.
• A seven-year criminal background check is required.
• This position is structured as a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.