Porter - Temp To Hire - Brooklyn

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Housekeeping
- Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, kitchens, breakrooms, conference rooms, hallways, entrances, and other assigned common areas on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
- Empty trash, restock paper goods and soap, vacuum or mop floors, wipe and disinfect surfaces, and keep touchpoints, fixtures, and employee areas clean and orderly.
- Monitor conditions throughout the day and address spills, clutter, restroom issues, and other housekeeping needs after they become safety or appearance problems.
Facilities Support & Light Maintenance
- Perform basic facility-support tasks such as replacing liners, changing simple consumables, moving light furniture, setting up rooms, and helping maintain janitorial closets and supply areas.
- Report building, plumbing, lighting, fixture, furniture, dock, or other facility defects promptly and follow escalation procedures for issues requiring outside repair or management follow-up.
- Support safe housekeeping around the office, dock, and adjacent work areas and help ensure walkways, exits, and employee spaces remain clear and usable.
Safety, Supplies & Accountability
- Follow all company safety rules, PPE expectations, chemical-handling instructions, and housekeeping standards at all times.
- Maintain janitorial supplies and notify management when chemicals, paper products, liners, or cleaning tools need replenishment.
- Communicate recurring cleanliness concerns, unusual facility conditions, or employee misuse of common areas to management in a timely and professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Previous janitorial, porter, custodial, facilities, or building-support experience preferred.
- Reliable attendance, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to use cleaning chemicals, basic tools, and simple tracking logs safely and correctly.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, pull, sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean throughout an 8-10 hour shift.
- Ability to lift or move 40 pounds regularly without assistance and heavier items occasionally with help or proper equipment.
- Comfortable working around cleaning chemicals, wet floors, normal warehouse or dock activity, and changing building conditions.
Employment Type
- Hourly, full-time working role supporting Brooklyn office and facility needs.
- Schedule based on operational needs.