Maintenance/Porter Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance/Porter Staff

Location: New York, NY
Type: Temporary
Department: Facilities
Pay Rate: $22–$28/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with flexibility for later hours, weekends, holidays, and occasional off-site support
Work Environment: On-site, professional corporate office

Position Overview

A leading professional services firm is seeking four temporary Facilities / Maintenance Staff members to support its New York office for approximately 3–4 months.

The company is preparing for an upcoming office relocation and is looking for dependable, polished, and hands-on individuals to help maintain day-to-day office operations while also assisting with the transition to the firm's new location.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working in a corporate, legal, financial, real estate, or other professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general office cleaning and upkeep, including dusting, mopping, and collecting refuse and recycling
• Complete basic maintenance tasks, including replacing light bulbs and performing minor repairs
• Move furniture, equipment, files, and office materials throughout the facility
• Assist with office setup, breakdown, and relocation activities
• Handle work orders and tickets using a mobile device or computer
• Support the Facilities team with the upcoming office move
• Work closely with Facilities management, employees, vendors, and other building personnel
• Follow established quality, safety, and workplace standards
• Report maintenance or facility-related issues to management
• Perform other facilities-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable corporate, commercial, or professional office environment
• Facilities, porter, maintenance, building services, or office operations experience preferred
• Professional, polished, and articulate communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and working on a ladder
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move furniture, equipment, and office materials
• Strong attention to detail and a service-oriented approach
• Comfortable interacting with employees, visitors, vendors, and management
• Flexible to work occasional early/late hours, weekends, holidays, or off-site assignments as needed

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional corporate environment , particularly within legal, financial services, real estate, commercial office, or similar settings . Candidates should be comfortable working around executives, clients, visitors, and other professionals and should present themselves in a polished and professional manner.

Assignment Details

• Temporary assignment: Approximately 3–4 months
• Reason for assignment: Support day-to-day Facilities operations and assist with an upcoming office relocation
• Pay: $22–$28/hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Flexibility: Candidates must be willing to accommodate occasional schedule changes, weekend/holiday work, and off-site support when required
• Interview Process: Approximately 10-minute Zoom interview followed by a 20-minute on-site interview