Building Services Porter Staff (Part-Time)

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center – New York, NY

The Building Services/Porter Staff performs general cleaning, maintenance and event set-up duties under the supervision of the Director of Facilities.

The Center fosters a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. We offer the LGBT communities of NYC health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support services.

Building Services Porter Staff (Part-Time)

General Duties:

• Perform cleaning and upkeep work according to standard procedures and The Center’s operational schedule.
• Perform tour and review of building condition at the beginning and end of every shift.
• Respond to calls for assistance from Information & Referral staff, and provide general building operations support where needed.
• Regularly cleans meeting rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, stairways, windows and other areas as prescribed and scheduled by the Director of Facilities and COO.
• Use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, and buff floors; use vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Dust furniture and equipment.
• Empty wastebaskets and recycling containers; sort and transfer trash and recycling for pick-up.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Make minor carpentry repairs, replace light bulbs and perform touch up and finish painting, when directed.
• Replenish restroom supplies; tour restrooms regularly and as scheduled by management (e.g. every 30 minutes).
• Clear snow from entrances and walkways (seasonal).

• Perform set up and breakdown of chairs, tables and equipment in meeting and other functional rooms; generally prepares rooms for use by Center and user group organizations.
• Pick up and deliver supplies and materials to rooms.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Report work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor, as required.
• Compliance with all Center policies and procedures; attend staff meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Schedule flexibility, including weekdays, evenings until midnight and/or weekends.
• General experience (2-3 years) and working knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks with repetition.
• Ability to receive supervision and feedback, and adjust performance accordingly.
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude with the ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals, including a diverse public.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and knowledge of LGBT issues and communities.
• A strong commitment to the mission of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.

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