Day Porter / Utility Porter
Coastal Facility Services is seeking a reliable, professional, and hardworking Day Porter / Utility Porter to support the daily cleanliness and general upkeep of a commercial property in Carlsbad, CA.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in commercial cleaning, day porter services, facilities maintenance, or handyman/utility work. The right candidate will be comfortable performing routine cleaning duties while also assisting with basic, non-licensed maintenance and property upkeep.
Pay
$19.00 per hour
Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
30-minute unpaid lunch
Responsibilities
Property & Common Areas
- Patrol common areas, elevators, stairwells, hallways, lobbies, and entrances throughout the day.
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of interior and exterior common areas.
- Remove trash, litter, and debris from walkways, entrances, and parking areas.
- Sweep exterior entrances and sidewalks.
- Clean lobby and entrance door glass and remove fingerprints and dust.
- Wipe down exterior fixtures, benches, tables, and trash receptacles.
- Maintain cigarette disposal areas and replenish sand as needed.
- Respond promptly to spills, hazards, and service requests.
Restroom Maintenance
- Maintain restroom cleanliness throughout the day.
- Spot clean sinks, toilets, urinals, counters, and floors.
- Restock paper products, soap, and other restroom supplies.
- Mop and sanitize floors as needed.
- Respond to restroom service calls during business hours.
- Unclog toilets and sinks using standard tools and methods.
Trash & Recycling
- Gather and remove trash throughout the day.
- Replace trash liners as needed.
- Collect trash from interior common areas and exterior receptacles.
- Transport waste to designated collection or disposal areas.
Light Maintenance & Utility Porter Duties
- Replace light bulbs, batteries, ballasts, and other small electrical components.
- Change batteries in dispensers as needed.
- Perform minor patching and paint touch-ups on walls, doors, and trim.
- Replace or adjust ceiling tiles as needed.
- Assist with minor adjustments to interior and exterior doors, including locks, hinges, and handles.
- Perform small, non-licensed repairs as directed by property management.
Additional Property Support
- Provide general cleaning support in offices, hallways, lobbies, and common areas.
- Dust and spot clean walls, carpets, and flooring.
- Maintain vacant suites on a weekly basis.
- Assist with moving light furniture or equipment as requested.
- Assist property management with miscellaneous requests.
- Assist with power washing, blowing, cobweb removal, and minor landscaping support as requested.
- Stay productive throughout the workday by identifying and addressing areas that require attention.
Weekly Duties
- Vacuum stairways.
- Dust stairway lights within reach.
- Dust doors and handrails.
- Spot clean walls.
- Dust, spot clean, and generally maintain vacant suites.
Safety & Reporting
- Respond immediately to spills, hazards, or service calls.
- Report suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Report broken or damaged items to management.
- Report maintenance concerns and safety hazards to property management.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of utility porter services as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Day Porter, Utility Porter, Janitor, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Handyman preferred.
- Commercial cleaning experience preferred.
- Basic experience with light maintenance and repairs.
- Comfortable using basic hand tools.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and stay productive throughout the day.
- Professional and courteous when interacting with tenants, vendors, and property management.
- Good communication skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Able to safely perform the physical duties required for the position.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a property, pays attention to detail, and takes initiative when they see something that needs attention.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, respond to property management requests, maintain a professional appearance, and assist with both cleaning and basic utility/maintenance tasks.
This position is more than a traditional cleaning job. It combines day porter services, janitorial support, property upkeep, and basic utility/maintenance responsibilities.
Employment Type
Part time
Work Location
Carlsbad, CA
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Experience:
- day porter/ Utility Porter: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- english and spanish (Preferred)
Location:
- Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Required)
Work Location: In person
