Porter/Painter

Compensation: Starting hourly rate: $20/hr.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B with Employer Match, Generous Paid Time-Off and other voluntary benefits.

Summary:
The Porter will make sure that a mixed-use residential and commercial building in Flushing, Queens is maintained daily in clean and functioning order for its occupants. Overall duties will include removing debris, maintaining common areas, restocking bathrooms, and responding to all cleaning emergencies. This position will also include painting jobs within the building.

Responsibilities:

• Regular working hours will be full-time 40 hours weekly. Porter will be expected to be on call during off hours to perform emergency tasks requested and not to accept other employment that would conflict with job obligations.
• Responsible for painting apartments and areas of the building that require painting, as assigned. Ensure that painting jobs are done neatly, respectfully and with attention to detail.
• Maintain a weekly time log indicating completion of chores and duties, including day and time the activity took place, and submit log to building manager with time sheet every other Friday.
• Sweep floor daily, mop public areas of building at least twice per week, including but not limited to staircases and hallways, and as otherwise needed.
• Prepare, sort and remove garbage and trash in building for pick up by garbage trucks.
• Keep basement clean and free of all clutter and debris at all times. Do not permit storage of any miscellaneous or personal items (furniture, etc.) by any tenants or occupants in the building therein. If such a situation arises, the porter must advise management so that appropriate actions can be taken to remove the items. Also, porter will remove and dispose of any dead vermin.
• Keep receptacles covered at all times. Make sure all garbage is bagged and the building is free of violations for garbage and debris at or around the building. Follow recycling rules: all recyclable and garbage is to be placed in front of the building according to New York City Department of Sanitation schedule.
• Clean rear yard, airshaft, sewer trap and roof at least once a week or more if needed.
• Promptly replace any missing or burned out bulbs in public area and basement.
• Report all tenants moving in or out of building to management office.
• Ensure that vacant apartments are kept clean and securely locked at all times and not rented or used by porter or others for any reason. 
• Report any defect, suspected or otherwise, in the roof, plumbing, electrical and etc. to management.
• During snow periods, clear snow from all sidewalks adjacent to and in front of the building. During light snow or ice, apply granulated salt compound or alternative immediately to avoid slippage.
• Report any illegal activities or conduct, suspected and / or witnessed, on the part of any tenants or visitors at or around the building. If there is any evidence of drug activity (addicts, vials, needles, envelopes), or other undesirable behavior, notify management office staff person immediately.
• Report and file report on all accidents without delay to the management office.
• Maintain a neat appearance and a polite, courteous demeanor at all times. 
• Advise of need for cleaning tools, supplies and equipment. When materials are ordered / requested / acquired, porter is responsible for storing them in proper place for future use.
• Keep handrails clean and free of the dust that accumulates on them. 
• Wash down sidewalks and garbage beam.
• Supervise any outside contractors and utility companies. Only those contracted or approved by Management are allowed to work in the building.
• Maintain a working relationship with tenants at all times.
• Remove any obstructions on all fire egress and public areas. 
• Remove stagnant water in the basement whenever needed.
• Clean apartments of debris when tenants move out with proper authorization.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience as a Porter, Janitor, or Custodian a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus, English/Spanish, English/Chinese, or English Korean.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Availability to work in shifts and with flexible schedules (e.g. weekends and evenings).

Physical Requirements:

• Required to walk from floor to floor and may be required to walk outside between buildings in
  varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to move furniture; reach, lift, and carry heavy equipment.
• Required to regularly sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; bend, squat, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds through course of shift.

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be flexible with schedule change every quarter

EXPECTATIONS & HOW WE WORK:

We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve, deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on inclusiveness, empowerment and impact. Stanton Norfolk employees are accountable, collaborative and strong communicators with a core strength of community service and development. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other, and the communities we serve, with respect and dignity. We have an aptitude for technology and a strong desire to continuously learn. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward. All employees are expected to adhere to the following:

• Ensure compliance with all building contract requirements.
• Required to remember passwords for email and company software and to check company email minimally 2x per week.
• Required to use Yardi regularly to document work order progress and notes.
• Employees must sign and comply with the company property issuance & care form/policy.
• Flexibility in working other shifts as needed.
• Work as part of a team in supporting co-workers and other company projects.
• Punctuality in arriving at work on time, clocking-in/out regularly and understanding that any overtime must be pre-approved by your supervisor.
• Employees are expected to only call out in cases of illness or family emergencies. Other than that, all time off needs to be requested and approved in advance.
• Provide quality customer service to both internal and external partners, co-workers, tenants, guests and sub-contractors. We strive to treat people the way we would like to be treated by others.
• Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Understand and embrace the value of collaborating with people of different cultures, races, genders, ethnicities, beliefs, experiences and ideas.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude and enjoy your time at work!

WHO WE ARE:

Stanton Norfolk Inc. is a division of Asian Americans for Equality, Inc. (AAFE) that manages the day-to-day operations of over 800 units of affordable housing across nearly 50 multifamily properties serving over 1,100 individuals and families in Manhattan and Queens neighborhoods, including Chinatown/Lower East Side, Flushing, and the Far Rockaways. Currently, Stanton Norfolk’s portfolio is comprised of full tax credit / affordable properties, as well as commercial spaces as part of mixed-use buildings. We pride ourselves in providing a full breadth of management services to provide quality, safe, and affordable housing; maintenance; financial reporting; and resident relations.  

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a comprehensive community development organization based in New York City. For more than a half-century, AAFE has advanced racial, social and economic justice for all, regardless of background. AAFE is an innovative nonprofit organization guided by the belief that people can only thrive when they have access to safe and stable housing, essential social services and resources to achieve economic mobility for their families. Programs and services include: affordable housing development and management, an array of community services, and small business financing and training. AAFE maintains offices in Chinatown and the Lower East Side (Manhattan) and Flushing and Jackson Heights (Queens).