Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Overview

Provides cleaning services and minor repairs to Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) owned and/or rented office spaces, residential properties, or other locations as determined by the needs of the agency.

• Travels to work locations to perform cleaning services and repair tasks in accordance with the schedule assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Sweeps and mops all floors, offices, hallways, lounge, laundry room, community kitchen, and staircases on a daily basis.
• Dusts, sweeps and mops all bathrooms, and cleans sinks and toilets. Ensures an adequate supply of paper products are available in bathrooms.
• Dusts furniture and all windowsills in common areas and staff areas.
• Prepares and takes out garbage in accordance with the policy and procedures of the facility where they are working.
• Maintains exterior of the facility by sweeping and hosing down the front of the building and yard. Shovels/cleans snow from premises as necessary and maintains a safe entrance to the facility.
• Performs minor repairs and touch-ups as necessary, e.g., hanging pictures/bulletin boards, painting, light bulb replacement, faucet repair (washers, etc.), stripping floors and re-waxing, and other assignments as directed by supervision.
• Assists with cleaning resident apartments including sweeping and mopping, wiping down counters and appliances, scrubbing toilets and showers, removing rubbish and garbage.
• Assists with any required preparation for extermination services, including preparations for bed bug treatment.
• Cleans and prepares vacant apartments for occupancy as directed.
• Escorts outside maintenance vendors performing work in the building.
• Reports any damage or incidents to Supervisor and Site Program Director.
• Receives, stocks, and maintains an inventory of supplies required to complete job responsibilities.
• Prepares and submits maintenance supply requisition to Site Director.
• Meets with Facilities Manager weekly for supervision.
• Maintains a cordial, professional relationship with agency staff, residents, and outside facilities personnel or vendors.
• Handles confidential information in accordance with Federal and New York State law and regulations.
• Adheres to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Facilities Manager.

• Knowledge of routine power tools and cleaning equipment.
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Codes and City Regulations.
• Basic computer skills;
  Internet Search, Microsoft Office
• CPR/First Aid (must obtain Certification within 6 months of employment and maintain throughout duration of employment).

• Effective customer services skills
• Ability to interact with staff, residents, and vendors.
• Excellent cleaning skills
• Minor maintenance and repair skills
• Good communication skills
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to travel in and around NYC.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred OR Minimum two (2) years’ experience in building cleaning required, with general building maintenance skills desirable.