Porter (Temporary) - MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Clean and maintains management offices, entry lobby, laundry room, conference room, elevator, and stairways, including cleaning of windows, doors, community bathrooms (maintaining in a sanitary manner), mopping floors, vacuuming carpets (hallways included), etc., at least daily, and more, if necessary, to maintain excellent entrance appeal.
• Does cleaning of turnovers (units), including stoves, refrigerators, bathrooms, floors, windows, etc. Assists with minor work orders for residents when needed. Communicate all maintenance repairs needed to Maintenance or Property Manager.
• Sweeps and cleans parking lot on daily basis including trash enclosures and picking up trash from grounds ensuring all areas are free of clutter and ensure that the property is safe, clean, and inviting.
• Sets a good example for residents and assists residents in learning good housekeeping/cleaning skills. Is always courteous and helpful to residents, staff, and vendors. Demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in the porter care and cleaning of buildings, facilities, and equipment. Skilled in the use and care of common hand & power tools used in porter maintenance work.
• Knowledge of proper disposal of hazardous materials, electronic and universal waste. The ability to recognize safety hazards in the work and to take precautionary measures to protect self and others.
• Ability to work independently on tasks assigned and follow oral and written instructions, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, tenants, and the general public.

Ability to:

• Ability to manage one’s own time and coordinate essential tasks priorities and other responsibilities to ensure timely competition of duties.
• Assessment of customer (tenant) needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to measure distance and calculate quantities, read, listen, speak, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally so others will understand (residents, staff, and technicians.

 

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to stand for long hours at a time and lift at least 40 pounds at a time.
• Able to use the computer.
• Excellent customer service
• Previous experience as a porter, janitor, or custodian

 

• Listens attentively to others.  Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions.
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Attends work consistently and punctually.  Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines.
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers.  Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems.
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.
• Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner.  Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.

Must have a physical examination and TB clearance as required by state and federal regulations and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC prior to the first day of employment.
 The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, talk, or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms.  An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.
 All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources. A pre-employment credit check may be required depending upon duties assigned.
Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.
 Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.  Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.
 

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

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