Porter – Janitorial Cleaner
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least one year of experience as a Porter is required.
- Strong communication skills are required.
- The ability to conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups at all professional levels is required.
- The role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- The role requires the physical ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, or kneel as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness of lobbies, hallways, elevators, restrooms, and other common areas.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust as needed to keep areas tidy and presentable.
- Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
- Restock restroom supplies, including soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
- Wipe down doors, windows, and other high-touch surfaces.
- Respond promptly to spills, messes, and tenant requests.
- Assist with moving furniture, setting up meeting spaces, and supporting special events.
- Report maintenance or safety issues to management.
- Keep cleaning equipment and supplies in good condition.
- Follow safety and cleaning protocols.
About the company
Harvard Companies runs cleaning, facility maintenance, and security businesses for property owners, institutions, and multi-site customers across the United States. Harvard Maintenance handles janitorial, disinfection, restoration, and specialty cleaning, while Harvard Protection Services supplies security, hospitality, and life-safety staff. Account teams set service standards, train on-site staff, and use inspections, work orders, and performance reviews to measure delivery against agreed service levels at each location. Revenue comes from service contracts and project work across commercial, healthcare, education, life-science, and industrial facilities. Founded in 1961, Harvard Companies is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1961
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Client relationships bring repeat work: Harvard's January 2026 case study describes two renewals and expansion to 1.5 million square feet.
- Cleaners advance into leadership: Harvard describes routes through training, mentoring and both field and corporate roles.
- Language classes fit different shifts: Harvard's April 2026 partnership brought 32BJ English instruction onsite for day and night workers.
What critics are saying
- Tenant use affects staffing budgets: Harvard's June 2026 guide links building occupancy to cleaning scope and labor spending.
- Benefit eligibility varies: Harvard says work status and location determine access to some employee benefits.
- Onboarding requires English: Harvard Protection Services publishes Spanish job descriptions but supplies onboarding documents only in English.
What makes Harvard Companies unique
- Ownership remains with the family: Harvard Maintenance is privately held, unlike publicly traded ABM.
- Supplier certification supports purchasing goals: buyers count up to 100% of Harvard Services Group contract value toward supplier-diversity spending.
- Frontline staff anchor its management model: Harvard's Inverted Pyramid puts their support first.
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