Job Description
Porter
Porter Overview: The Porter will complete the tasks needed to maintain the buildings and grounds in a state of good repair, cleanliness and attractive appearance.
Porter Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash from common area receptacles.
- Requisition supplies needed for specific job function.
- Maintain neat, clean interiors and exteriors of the buildings.
- Ensure that sidewalks and driveway are swept clean and free from rubbish and debris.
- Ensure that driveways and walks are plowed in winter, cleared of snow and salted to prevent icing.
- Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.
- Participate in tasks needed to maintain buildings and grounds.
- Report concerns about residents' well-being to Case Manager or Administrator.
- Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.
- Check daily for work requests of staff and residents.
- Perform handyman tasks for residents.
- Maintain an accurate ledger of repairs and services provided and submit to the office by the designated date each month.
- Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events.
- Inspect buildings and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair; replace light bulbs.
- Assist with new resident move ins and discharges.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Understanding to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems.
- OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures
- Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., using proper body mechanics or equipment
- Bending, kneeling or climbing ladders to perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks
- Occasional weekend work for special events, snowstorms or maintenance emergencies
Porter Qualifications:
- Handyman skills
- Experience in maintenance or environmental services
- Enjoyment in working with older adults
- May be expected to perform tasks that are not included in this position description, but which may be assigned time permitting