Porter/Concierge

Porter/Concierge PositionWe are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Porter/Concierge at one of our newest developments located in East New York. This is a hybrid position where you will work four days per week in the role of Porter and one day per week as a Concierge. As we staff up at this new development, the role may become a full-time Concierge. Candidates must be flexible in working between the two roles and will assist with coverage for other full-time Concierge staff for lunch breaks or fill in as needed.Porter - Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, laundry room, locker rooms and other work areas.Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors and stairways.Dusts furniture and equipment, vacuum carpets.Polishes metalwork, cleans tiles and saddles.Washes wall and woodwork.Washes windows, door panels, and sills.Empties wastebasketsClean vacant apartments as requiredCheck compactor, remove full compactor garbage bags and put out for pick up per schedule. Sweep, mop and disinfect compactor room.Replenishes bathroom supplies.Replaces light bulbs.Clean garage, basement area and groundsShovels snow and clears walkways in winterTransports small equipment or tools between departments.Perform other duties as assigned or neededConcierge Essential Duties and Job ResponsibilitiesCandidate must maintain a strong professional presence and be well spoken and articulate in their interactions with residents and their guests.Must be able to enter and track work orders into the system that are submitted by residents or staff members.Primary responsibility for maintaining proper access and security of the building for residents, employee and guests including monitoring of security camera feeds and in-person entranceways into the premises.Strong observational and diagnostic skills to proactively recognize and escalate possible security or other building issues in a timely manner to resident manager.Properly screen all visitors to the building and announce welcomed visitors via the building's intercom system.Assist with retrieving packages for tenants from the package room per established protocolsEnsure package room is maintained in an orderly mannerAssist with other duties that may be assigned by managementQualifications:ExperienceOne to three months prior experience related Porter or Custodial experience and/or trainingPrior experience as a concierge in residential building preferred.Excellent customer service skillsMust be proficient with a computer and be familiar with using Microsoft OutlookPrior direct experience and proven track record in a similar role preferredLeadership/Personal SkillsTeam player able to work well with othersStrong customer service skills and managing tenant relationships in an extremely professional and courteous manner.Excellent oral and communications skillsExemplary work ethic and attention to detail with and focus on building cost control and efficiencyMulti-tasking and management of multiple projects/tasks concurrentlyAbility to take direction from Superintendent, Facilities Director and Management staff.Requirements:High School or GED PreferredApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.The Phipps Houses Group of Companies and Phipps Neighborhoods are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Phipps Houses Group of Companies and Phipps Neighborhoods organizations are committed to integrity, excellence, and diversity among its employees.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities