Evening Porter

Job Details

The Eliot at Troy -

• Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash from hallways and common area receptacles.


• Buff hallway, dining room, and common area floors.


• Wax, strip, and buff tile floors in hallways, dining room, and common areas.


• Maintain neat, clean interiors and exteriors of the buildings.


• Ensure that sidewalks and driveway are swept clean and free from rubbish and debris.


• Ensure that driveways and walks are plowed in winter, cleared of snow and salted to prevent icing.


• Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.


• Participate in tasks needed to maintain buildings and grounds.


• Report concerns about residents' well-being to Case Manager or Administrator.


• Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.


• Check daily for work requests of staff and residents.


• Perform handyman tasks for residents.


• Maintain an accurate ledger of repairs and services provided and submit to the office by the designated date each month.


• Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events.


• Inspect buildings and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair; replace light bulbs.


• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.


• Understanding to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems.


• OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures


• Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., using proper body mechanics or equipment


• Bending, kneeling or climbing ladders to perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks


• Occasional weekend work for special events, snowstorms or maintenance emergencies

• Handyman skills


• Experience in maintenance or environmental services


• Experience with maintaining floors, including waxing, stripping, and buffing of floors is helpful but not required


• Enjoyment in working with older adults


• May be expected to perform tasks that are not included in this position description, but which may be assigned time permitting.


• Reliable Transportation


• Weekends and Holidays are required