POSITION
Utility Porter
DEPARTMENT
General Services
OVERVIEW
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) serves three primary roles: it is the world’s leading presenter of superb artistic programming, is a national leader in arts education and community relations, and functions as the manager of the Lincoln Center campus, which is home to 11 separate resident organizations. LCPA presents over 350 performances annually throughout our different performance series.
Lincoln Center is a sixteen-acre campus open to the public and operational on a 24x7, 365-day basis. Utility Porters are scheduled to work full-time shifts and may work at any time of the day or night, and any day within the week. Specific responsibilities include:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Preform general cleaning activities in indoors and outdoor public spaces, surfaces, and walls
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Buffing and polishing of floors, shampooing carpets, and power washing
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Maintain cleanliness of restrooms and office spaces
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Replenish supplies in restrooms, and ensure that any low stock situations within the inventory are communicated
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Removes trash by emptying trash containers; transporting trash to disposal area and replacing trash liners
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Move heavy furniture, set up and break down of tables and chairs
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Operate commercial floor cleaning equipment
SEASONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Shovel snow with hand shovel (during winter season)
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Operate snow remove equipment
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Lift and place carpets on floors during rain
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Stand on feet for extended periods of time during shift
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Lift at least 50 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Strong customer service skills and ability to be a strong team player
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Driver’s license a plus
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and is scheduled on a swing shift, with fluctuating work hours. Weekend work is a requirement. Voluntary overtime is available, with occasional mandatory overtime to support operational needs.
The position is a union-represented role and employees are required to join the Local 32BJ union within 30 days of employment.
What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are:
1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus
- We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
- We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
3. An Education Hub.
- We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
Who are our people?
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news?
Recent and Upcoming Programming
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Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
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Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre
Campus Happenings
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Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
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The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center
Legacies of San Juan Hill
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WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
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Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
Who is our President and CEO?
Dr. Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
