Porter job in Yonkers

Why join us?

At Greyston, we create thriving communities through the practice and promotion of Open Hiring, which means we provide employment opportunities to people regardless of their background or work history, while offering them the support necessary both to succeed in the workplace and to thrive in the community.

With our history as a social justice pioneer, Greyston is recognized as one of the country’s leading social enterprises that provides individuals opportunities for employment. Our philosophy fuels community development and a commitment to human growth and potential. With tremendous interest in socially responsible business and growing awareness of the massive economic dysfunction driven by poverty, recidivism and a lack of job opportunities for people with barriers, Greyston is poised to capitalize on these factors by launching the Center for Open Hiring as a focal point for generating and measuring social innovation impact.

Position Summary:
We are searching for a full time Porter working Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm reporting to the Facilities Manager. Successful candidate must be flexible to work more hours if needed. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary facility at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Mops and vacuums all floors daily and cleans mops after use
• Snow removal
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms sinks and toilets
• Restocks soap, toilet paper and paper towels
• Dusts offices
• Empties all trash cans on a daily basis and disposes of trash in designated areas
• Recycles appropriate material
• Reports any broken items to General Manager
• Replaces light bulbs as needed
• Ensures all unnecessary lights are turned off as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Experience:

• Six months experience cleaning buildings both inside and outside

Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand and exert fast-pace mobility for entire shift
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat and reach over head
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in both hot and cold weather including rain and snow
• Ability to work more hours beyond a typical workday, as needed
• Ability to travel to the other buildings, as needed
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and solvents
• Ability to work in dusty environment

Work Environment

• Work both inside and outside as necessary
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Company paid life insurance, 401K, Short and long term disability, Flex and Dependent Savings Account, Paid Time Off

EEO Statement: Greyston Foundation and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. It is the policy of the company to hire, train, promote and pay its associates without regard to age, race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, marital or partner status, alienage or citizenship