Porter

Job Description

Job Description

Riddle Village, a lifecare retirement community, is seeking a Porter to join our Environmental Department team. If you are customer-service oriented, believe in service with a smile, and meet the qualifications of the job, then we are want you to apply!

Benefits :

• Employer-subsidized health benefits starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Employer matching program for 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for all levels of continuing education
• Tuition Scholarships for all levels of continuing education
• New Employee Referral Program
• Discounted meals for employees
• Access to Fitness Center

About Riddle Village and Our Employees :

Riddle Village is a continuing care retirement community with a long-standing tradition of supporting not only residents but employees as well. We are looking for hardworking, fun-loving, caring individuals to join our team. Riddle Village's culture has a simple philosophy: "Smile and say hello; everything else will follow." Everywhere you turn in the community, you are greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming hello. With over 300 dedicated associates, there is always someone offering a helping hand, a caring ear to listen to, or just a friendly smile to let you know that we are all part of the team, and together, we will continue to make Riddle Village the best community possible. If you are enthusiastic about working with the elderly and want to be part of an incredible team and a pleasant work environment, then Riddle Village may be the place for you!

About the Porter Position:

The porter hired for this open position should be customer-service oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills. She/he should be able to get along easily with others and have the ability to build a rapport with customers. This person should also be able to work independently with minimal supervision. In return, Riddle Village offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a positive work environment.

Under the supervision of the department's management team, the person hired for the porter position will be Responsible for the overall cleanliness and servicing of assigned area, by following the Housekeeping Department's cleaning procedures. He/she will assist with meeting set-ups, along with the care and clean-up of equipment.

Primary responsibilities for this position include :

• Cleaning of apartments, offices and bathrooms Striping, waxing, scrubbing and polishing floors Spotting, shampooing and extracting carpets Window washing Removing municipal waste and infectious waste from facility, residents buildings and grounds Transporting of trash to compactor area and disinfecting of trash carts with proper germicidal Dusting and washing of venetian blinds Assisting with vacant apartment preparation and resident move-ins which includes moving of furniture, wall washing, shampooing and extracting carpets. Provides assistance with snow removal Areas of responsibility include entrances and grounds of the central facility and residences Cleaning and polishing brass, glass panels, doors and partitions Spot cleaning walls Dusting and vacuuming drapes Dusting and cleaning light fixtures, exhaust fans, vents and ceilings Vacuuming carpets Dusting baseboards Arranging furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion Replenishing supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc...) Disinfects toilets with proper germicidal Keeps utility storage closets in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies Sweeping and wet mopping floors Various other assignments assigned by the Director of Environmental Services or as may be required to meet emergency or other specific situations.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of professional experience with floor care preferred, with knowledge of how to use heavy equipment such as floor buffers, floor scrubbers, carpet extracting machines, and knowledge of mixing chemicals
• Sufficient experience with floor stripping, floor finishing, carpet shampooing, and similar supplies is strongly desired
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a housekeeping role, with knowledge of how to keep areas assigned cleaned and well-serviced required.
• Must be able to follow simple oral and written instructions in the English Language
• Must be able to demonstrate exemplary customer service skills
• Must be able to demonstrate sound communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have an interest in working with the elderly
• Personal appearance must be clean, neat, and professional at all times
• Must be able to work a schedule that consists of every other weekend