Building Maintenance Porter

Job overview

The Building Maintenance Porter is an onsite role in New York, NY, with compensation of $22–$23.31 per hour. The position supports BronxWorks’ Westchester Avenue Safe Haven, a 63-bed shelter for adults aged 50 and older. BronxWorks provides shelter and other services with the goal of helping clients transition into permanent housing. The porter helps maintain the shelter’s facilities through cleaning, grounds work, repairs, and upkeep. The work supports a safe and functional environment for residents and the services delivered at the shelter.

What you'll do

• Assist the superintendent with repairs
• perform light electronic repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits
• perform grounds work
• sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, and clean windows
• paint
• perform some carpentry and wallboard repairs
• maintain floors
• clean units
• perform some plumbing, including replacing faucets and toilets and using a plumber’s snake
• and remove snow.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

building maintenance porter

new york ny

bronxworks

$22–$23.31/hour

westchester avenue safe haven

shelter

building maintenance

cleaning

light repairs

painting

carpentry

snow removal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting asks for one to two years of building maintenance experience. English proficiency is required; a second language and a valid driver’s license are preferred. Physical requirements include climbing a 15-foot ladder and five flights of stairs and lifting, pulling, pushing, or moving at least 50 pounds.

About the employer

BronxWorks is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.