Lead Porter (Assistant Manager)

Pennybyrn has an opportunity for an experienced Lead Porter (Assistant Manager) to join our innovative, inclusive, and compassionate life plan community!

Responsibilities of this position:

This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Environmental Services with the Housekeeping and Laundry team, and performing Porter duties within a designated board. The location served is our Independent Living neighborhood, which holds 175 apartments and 49 cottages (each up to 3 bedrooms). This includes community spaces like common areas, 3 restaurant venues on-site, event venue, wellness center, and more. Responsibilities include:

• Coordination of team's daily tasks, oversight of cleaning schedule, and timely response to Resident needs.
• Staff training, support, and guidance.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and ensure trash disposal.
• Ensure highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation, including hazardous waste disposal.
• Act as a liaison between Team and Director, Residents, and other departments.
• Provide expertise in flooring care with specialized floor machinery (buffers, extractors) to maintain various surfaces. Duties include routine floor maintenance by stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, and stain removal.
• Perform daily Porter tasks throughout the building, including soiled utilities management and set up/break down of events.
• Able to work Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, and rotate weekends.

The ideal candidate MUST haveprevious supervisory experience within a large janitorial team. Prior work experience should include hospitality or healthcare settings. Candidate must have strong communication skills and ability to motivate the team. Candidate must be able to provide excellence in service, professionalism, reliability, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Must be able to perform heavy lifting, move entire body, and stand/walk for long distances.

Pay rate:$20.00 per hour

Why work with us?

Pennybyrn is a resident-centered retirement community with a team-driven culture that is truly engaging and unique! Located in High Point, NC, our community consists of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare Households, Transitional Rehab, Memory Support, and coming soon, Adult Day Care. Candidates who enjoy working with older adults and strive to inspire extraordinary living in others will love becoming a part of our team!

For more than 77 years, Pennybyrn has been a leader in providing compassionate service and care to older adults. Our non-profit organization embraces a faith-based mission to "Demonstrate God's Love for the Lives we touch", and we are committed to honoring our core values of:

• Faith in Action
• Support an empowered, compassionate community
• Nurture the human spirit and appreciate the individual
• Accountability
• Excellence in Service
• Continuous Education and Growth

What sets us apart?

We strive to create and maintain an outstanding work environment that includes a rich benefit package:

• PTO (Paid Time off) eligibility for all employees
• Excellent low-cost and no-cost insurance
• Retirement Plan (401k) with Employer Matching
• Advancement of earned daily wages
• Employee Assistance and Education opportunities
• NC Apprenticeship Nursing program
• Free Fitness Center and Wellness programs
• Delicious, high quality, freshly made meals in a variety of venues
• Discounted services for Barber/Beauty shop and Massage Therapy
• Beautiful, mature campus with walking trails
• Faith-based and mission-driven since 1947, with a rich and vibrant Irish heritage
• A true, team spirit and belief in making a difference together
• Enthusiastic and sincere appreciation for every person every day!

A great candidate has:

A willing heart to do what is needed!

Prior janitorial experience

Understanding, patience, tact in dealing with the chronically ill.

A positive attitude!

Detail-oriented

Teamwork and flexibility for work schedule