Day Porter; NY Administration

Overview

Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals.

SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.

What You’ll Do

The Day Porter and Facility Maintenance Professional is responsible for general oversight, cleaning, meeting room set up, lighting maintenance, stocking cleaning supplies, and minor repairs in all assigned areas, including restrooms as needed. Responds to New York Administration facilities related requests in a timely and effective manner. Supports Administration projects as needed and maintains a welcoming, presentable environment for staff and visitors while ensuring our space remains clean, safe and operational during business hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed and the average percent of time spent on each function. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)

• Cleaning & Sanitation: Perform daily cleaning of lobbies, restrooms, breakrooms and common areas (i.e., dusting, vacuuming, mopping, shampooing carpet and cleaning glass, etc).
• High-Touch Disinfection: Proactively sanitizing door handles, shared equipment and furniture in the office and staff and member lounge.
• Restroom Upkeep: Ensuring restrooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked with soap, paper towels and toilet paper throughout the day.
• Minor Repairs and Maintenance: Responsible for installation and repairs of shelving units, bookcases, cabinets and basic, non-technical maintenance.
• Trash Removal: Responsible for emptying trash during and after meetings and events, removing litter and rubbish from common areas daily.
• Safety & Compliance: Responding immediately to spills, placing “wet floor” signs, and ensuring emergency exits are clear.
• Meeting and Event Support: Prepare conference rooms before and after important meetings and special events, assist with setting up and breaking down rooms and catering for special events or meetings.
• Responsible for the lighting maintenance for the entire office.
• Assist with ordering supplies required for facility maintenance.
• Install and repair furniture and equipment, including chairs, desks, file cabinets, and ergonomic equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

• Demonstrated ability to respond promptly, thoughtfully and effectively to changing work environments, changing priorities and new situations.
• Able to deliver excellent customer service to external and internal operations.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with peers, management and other departments in a professional manner.
• Must be computer proficient (MS Office Suite, UPS-online, Fed Ex online).
  • Excellent organizational skills in order to efficiently expedite multifaceted workload with high degree of accuracy.
• Extensive trouble-shooting and problem-solving experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact. Must be able to cultivate respectful, strategic and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
• Have an understanding and awareness of worker rights impacting SAG-AFTRA members.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Proven proficiency with a highly detail-oriented workload regarding account…