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About the Role

As a Porter, you will play an important role in supporting JASA’s mission by helping maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for older adults, staff, and visitors. Your work will help ensure that our Older Adult Center remains a comfortable and accessible place for participants to receive services, enjoy meals, and take part in programs and activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the center.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance.
Support room setups and program activities.
Assist with building operations, safety, and emergency preparedness.
Clean, dust, mop, wash, and wax floors throughout the facility.
Wash windows, fixtures, glass partitions, and accessible exterior windows.
Sweep, vacuum, shampoo floors, empty wastebaskets, and remove rubbish.
Dust desks, chairs, file cabinets, office furniture, equipment, and common areas.
Clean and disinfect kitchens, lavatories, and food preparation areas.
Restock paper dispensers and facility supplies as needed.
Remove marks from walls and maintain tile and composition flooring.
Perform minor maintenance and repair work, including rough painting, sealing leaks, and replacing broken window panes.
Repair defective light switches, replace washers, install extension cords, and unclog plumbing lines.
Perform minor plumbing repairs and basic facility maintenance.
Repair doors, furniture, loose tiles, and patch cracks or holes.
Replace worn parts on simple machines and equipment.
Clean and maintain equipment located in mechanical rooms.
Set up rooms for lunch programs, classes, meetings, and center activities.
Support food program operations by cleaning kitchen equipment, stoves, sinks, utensils, and storage areas.
Unpack and store food supplies and materials.
Open and close the building daily, including securing offices, checking floors, and shutting off lights.
Assist with maintaining program areas and ensuring spaces are prepared for daily activities.
Work closely with JASA’s Director of Facilities and Operations to help ensure compliance with City and State regulations.
Assist with Cooling Center operations and other emergency preparedness initiatives.
Participate in Make-Up Days, Cooling Center Hours, or emergency operations as required by City funders.
Be available to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to support older adult center members and emergency operations.
Perform additional duties and assignments as requested.

Requirements

High School Diploma preferred.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance and minor repair work preferred.
Previous experience in custodial services, building maintenance, facilities, or a related field preferred.
Ability to read, speak, and follow directions in English.
Ability to perform basic maintenance and minor repair tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Dependable, reliable, and safety-conscious.
Ability to follow health, safety, and facility procedures.
Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and move furniture.
Ability to carry packages, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to climb stairs and use ladders.
Ability to bend, reach, stand, walk, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
Ability to perform cleaning and facility maintenance duties for extended periods.
Must be available to work extended hours or weekends during emergency operations, special events, or City-funded initiatives as required.

Skills

Building maintenance
Minor repair work
Custodial services
Facilities management
Reading
Speaking English
Following directions
Basic maintenance
Minor repair tasks
Teamwork
Dependability
Reliability
Safety-consciousness
Following health procedures
Following safety procedures
Following facility procedures
Attention to cleanliness
Organization
Heavy lifting
Moving furniture
Carrying packages
Carrying supplies
Carrying equipment
Climbing stairs
Using ladders
Bending
Reaching
Standing
Walking
Performing physical maintenance tasks
Performing cleaning duties
Performing facility maintenance duties

Location

Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center

Work Type

In-Person
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High School Diploma preferred

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Pension Plan
Paid Vacation Time
Holidays
Floating Holidays
Paid Time Off
Training opportunities
Continuing education opportunities
Career growth opportunities
Employee recognition programs

About the Company

JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults.
Our Older Adult Centers provide opportunities for older adults to stay active, engaged, and connected through nutritious meals, social activities, and supportive services.

Equal Opportunity

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.