Porter
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
- Generous Paid time off
- Personal and Sick Days
- Health insurance and health reimbursement account
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible spending account
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Commuter Transit and Parking Account
- Working Advantage- Employee Perks
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly trainings and career development plans
JOB SUMMARY
A Porter’s basic function usually involves maintaining cleanliness, appearance, and safety standards of facility.
Pay: $20.20 an hour- approx. $42,000 annually.
FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.
Schedule: 11am-7pm Thursday – Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday off)
Location: Rego Park Queens, NY
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.
Perform basic maintenance tasks each workday including:
- Trash removal
- Front lobby and facility support
- Sweeping, cleaning and mopping rooms and areas as needed.
- Follow all maintenance tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Determine workplace hazards and exposures that could harm employees and by extension the environment and report it immediately.
- Ensure staff are practicing safe working techniques learned in trainings.
- Maintains Compliance with CHI’s Health and Safety Program.
- Promote Safety initiatives and inspect all equipment prior to use.
- Emergency Preparedness- attend yearly training on active shooter drills, de-escalation training, and ensure that all emergency supplies on site are present and accounted for.
Qualifications
ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Some experience (1+ years) cleaning and sanitizing a residential or similar site preferred.
Certificates: Required to obtain an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Online Training for Bloodborne Pathogens and Personal Protective Equipment Course within the first 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
- Required to obtain a Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard in Homeless shelters (F02) within the first 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
- Required to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate from a credentialed company through the Department of Health.
- Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Reasoning Ability: make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
- Physical: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour entire property, walk distances, and climb stairs (2-4 flights).
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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.