Company: ELH Maintenance Location: Harlem, New York Position: Union Porter (Local 32BJ) Employment Type: Full-Time
ELH Maintenance is a professional building maintenance company providing high-quality porter and maintenance services to residential properties throughout Harlem and the New York City area. We are committed to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming communities while delivering exceptional service to residents, property managers, and ownership.
We are currently seeking a dependable, hardworking Union Porter to join our team. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining residential buildings, works well independently and as part of a team, and is committed to providing excellent service.
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Remove trash and recycling and prepare materials for Department of Sanitation collection.
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Maintain compliance with NYC recycling and ecycle regulations.
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Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, and wax hallways, stairwells, lobbies, elevators, and other common areas.
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Clean sidewalks, entrances, courtyards, and exterior walkways.
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Maintain laundry rooms, offices, storage rooms, and other shared spaces.
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Assist in preparing vacant apartments for new residents.
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Perform minor building maintenance and repairs as assigned.
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Report maintenance issues that require additional attention to the Superintendent or Property Manager.
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Keep maintenance equipment, tools, and work areas clean and organized.
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Operate floor scrubbers, carpet shampoo machines, pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment safely.
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Assist with snow removal, ice treatment, and seasonal exterior maintenance.
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Deliver excellent customer service while interacting professionally with residents, visitors, vendors, and coworkers.
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Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and union work rules.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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One to two years of porter, custodial, janitorial, or building maintenance experience preferred.
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Experience working in occupied residential apartment buildings is a plus.
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Basic knowledge of building cleaning, floor care, and janitorial procedures.
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Familiarity with NYC sanitation and recycling requirements.
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Ability to communicate professionally with residents and coworkers.
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ALC Lead Paint Certification is a plus.
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
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Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
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Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
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Ability to safely operate commercial cleaning equipment and maintenance tools.
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Competitive union wages
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Union benefits package
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Paid holidays and vacation (per union agreement)
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Opportunities for overtime
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Stable, fulltime employment
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Professional and supportive work environment
ELH Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Our company is a full-service, solution-driven real estate company with unmatched expertise in building, acquiring, preserving and managing affordable housing throughout New York City. By transforming the built environment to create new housing opportunities, our company seeks to empower the residents who call our properties home and stabilize the neighborhoods in which we operate.
