Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Porter

Building & Property MaintenancePosted on Nov 5

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$19.23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least two years of building maintenance experience in a large residential or institutional setting working with a special-needs population is required.
Good interpersonal skills are required.
A New York State driver's license is preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned facility areas, including floor care, cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, windows, walls, stairways and elevators, emptying trash and garbage, separating recyclables, and related cleaning tasks.
Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned facility areas, including painting, plastering, repairing furniture, and maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Remove exterior snow and ice and maintain the grounds, including sidewalks, lawn mowing, shrub trimming, landscaping, and pest and rodent removal.
Inspect the building, dorms, and offices periodically for hazardous conditions, needed repairs, hygiene, and cleanliness.
Inspect fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems periodically to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance.
Maintain building-maintenance tools and machinery in good working condition.
Launder bed linens, bathroom and kitchen towels, and other washable items used by consumers and staff.
Assist with periodic boiler and water-heater inspections to ensure proper functioning.
Move and store program supplies, office furniture and equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items as appropriate.
Assist with interior decorating and refurbishing assigned facility areas.
Drive agency vehicles.
Wear the agency maintenance uniform and keep it clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the House Manager, Program Director, or Assistant Director of Facilities.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
Work some weekends and evenings as required.

Min

USD $19.23/Hr.

Max

USD $19.23/Hr.

Position Overview

S:US Is seeking a Porter for their women's shelter in Manhattan.

This program is located at 35 West 126th Street New York, NY 10027

The Porter will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness ande minor repairs in a residential shelter.

Responsibilities:

Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility. This includes but is not limited to; floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyleables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways and/or elevators.
Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility. This includes but is not limited to; painting, plastering, repairing furniture, maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal as well as upkeep of the grounds. This includes but is not limited to sidewalk maintenance, mowing grass, trimming shrubbery, maintaining landscaping, rodent removal, and all other aspects of the building exterior.
Conduct periodic building, dorm, and office inspections for dangerous and hazardous conditions, needed repairs, hygiene, and cleanliness.
Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler system to ensure equipment is working properly and in compliance with regulations.
Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition.
Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff.
Assist with periodic boiler and water heater inspections to ensure proper functioning at all times.
Assist in moving and storing program supplies, office furniture, office equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items in and around the facility when and where appropriate.
Assist in interior decorating and refurbishing of assigned areas of the facility.
Responsible for insect and bug extermination and rodent removal.
Drive agency vehicles.
Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and must maintain uniform so that it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification.
Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the House Manager, Program Director and/or Assistant Director of Facilities.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred
At least two years of building maintenance experience in a large residential/institutional setting working with special needs population required.
Must possess good interpersonal skills.
NYS Driver’s License Preferred.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].

ID

2026-18158

Work Location

In Person

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1978

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