Day Porter
The Facilities Day Porter plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and overall functionality of the facility throughout the day. This position ensures that high-traffic areas, restrooms, meeting rooms, and common spaces are clean, well-stocked, and presentable at all times. The Day Porter serves as the front line of support for building occupants, responding promptly to service requests and performing light maintenance or janitorial tasks as needed.
This role requires a strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service in a professional environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Perform routine cleaning and upkeep of high-traffic and common areas throughout the day, including lobbies, hallways, breakrooms, restrooms, elevators, and conference rooms.
- Respond promptly to janitorial-related service requests, including spills, restocking restroom supplies, and spot-cleaning floors, windows, or walls as needed.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness and appearance of entryways, glass doors, and exterior walkways (including trash pickup or minor snow/ice clearing, if applicable).
- Empty and relining trash and recycling receptacles throughout the facility.
- Restock soap, paper products, and other consumables in restrooms, kitchens, and copy/print stations.
- Assist with meeting room setups or breakdowns, including furniture arrangement, AV support (if trained),and cleanliness between uses.
- Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies and notify supervisor when restocking is needed.
- Perform light maintenance tasks as assigned, such as replacing light bulbs, tightening loose fixtures, or reporting maintenance issues to the appropriate team.
- Maintain a visible and helpful presence in the facility to support a clean, safe, and welcoming environmentfor all occupants.
- Follow all safety procedures and site-specific protocols, including proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).
JOB RELATIONS:
- This position reports directly to the Maintenance Lead.
- Works under general supervision while receiving daily task direction from the facility management team.
- Collaborates closely with other janitorial staff, maintenance personnel, and building occupants to support overall facility cleanliness and functionality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- 2–3 years of experience in janitorial, custodial, or facilities support roles preferred.
- Experience working in professional office environments, educational institutions, or similar facilities is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques, tools, and janitorial equipment (e.g., vacuums, buffers, mop systems).
- Familiarity with safety procedures related to chemical use, lifting, and general facility maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and presentation.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English; bilingual a plus.
- Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for reporting or addressing light maintenance needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 35–50 lbs., bend, stretch, push, pull, and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, and in various weather conditions if needed.
- Must be able to operate basic janitorial equipment and perform physical cleaning tasks
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $15.30 - $18.00
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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