For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.

POP Development is one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Brooklyn & Queens and housing development arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens. POP Development transforms vacant lands and buildings into affordable housing. Through new construction and financial repositions of existing buildings, POP Development provides critical housing and supportive services to our most vulnerable populations. To date POP Development has transformed 4,330 Units into housing for low-income seniors, families, and formerly homeless individuals. POP Development provides high quality housing that responds to the needs of low-income seniors, families and supportive populations. POP Development monitors trends and implements best practices including aging in place and sustainability measures to ensure our properties are prepared to meet the current needs and challenges.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

The Porter/Maintenance Worker works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure safe affordable housing is provided and maintained for tenants who live in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens. The Porter/Maintenance Worker is responsible to maintain a regular cleaning schedule for the property. The Porte/Maintenance Worker assists with making sure tenant apartments are prepared for occupancy and meet required safety standards. As part of a team, the Porter works closely with on-site recertification and social services staff as well as POPM Facilities staff. Sweep, mop, wax, and vacuum all floors and stairways.

• Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property.

• Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order.
• Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, apartment inspections, and monitoring all mechanical systems for proper operation.
• Ensure all indoor and outdoor common areas are clean and safe..
• Follow a regular schedule of cleaning daily floors, doors, windows, elevators, lobby, offices, laundry room, common restrooms, and community spaces.
• Performs tenant apartment preparations including cleaning, painting and floor stripping/waxing.
• Ensure timely and complete removal of snow and ice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred. It may be waived for 1 year experience.
• Experience using equipment: vacuum cleaner, waxer, buffer, snow blower, leaf blower, lawn mower, garbage compactor, etc.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian).
• Frequently lifts and moves up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical
• Dental

• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:

www.ccbq.org