HELP USA Hiring For Porter at Manhattan, NY, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

About HELP USA
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
Position Summary
HELP USA takes great pride in providing our residents a clean and well-maintained living space that feels as much like home as possible. We can only do this with great porters on our team. Porters perform various maintenance-related assignments such as cleaning, painting, garbage and trash removal, landscaping, and snow removal. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning apartments or other sleeping areas for turnover, bathrooms, offices, classrooms, pantries, buildings, grounds, furniture, windows, etc.
• Making minor repairs as needed.
• Maintaining floors, ducts, fixtures, etc. in good state of repair.
• Adhering strictly to OSHA laws and regulations.
• Maintaining the readiness of all vehicles.
• Completing work orders when appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be able lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to operate small machinery, power tools, and hand tools.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Porter or janitorial experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical wiring, boiler mechanics and plumbing a plus.
• Organizational skills to enable efficient use of time and ability to work effectively if supervisor is not present.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications a plus.
• Valid US Driver’s license a plus.
• Certificate of Fitness in related fields a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

EOE. A Drug Free Workplace.