The Durst Organization · 19 hours ago
Residential Porter-SVEN
29-37 41ST AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.33/hr - $29.77/hr
3+ years expThe Durst Organization is a family-run business dedicated to innovation and sustainability in real estate. They are seeking a Residential Porter who will provide exceptional customer service while maintaining cleanliness and organization in common areas, assisting with property maintenance, and responding to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Adhere to the Durst Residential Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain building grounds, amenity and common areas to highest standard of cleanliness, ensure trash rooms are clean, and bins appropriately emptied
Performs daily property maintenance and cleaning projects throughout the building as assigned
Keep accurate and organized supplies and supply lists and recommend supply replenishment
Report to supervisor when necessary
Maintain excellent customer service relationship by adhering to TDO customer service standards
Monitor contractors and vendors on site; keeping the building clean and organized
Perform vacant unit upkeep, apt turnovers and make-readies upon vacancy and leasing
Inspect the facility to ensure its adherence to safety, sanitary and security standards
Emergency Response Team (Fire Brigade) – will assist and respond as needed during fire, non-fire, medical and/or other building related emergency events. Under the direction of the Incident Commander
Locate, communicate and control small fires
Knock on all tenant doors to inform residents of the emergency event and initiate relocation/evacuation as instructed by the Incident Commander
Visually account for residents in amenity public spaces and inform of an emergency event
Coordinate assistance of special needs residents to ensure accountability and safe relocation during emergencies
Other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager / General Manager
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalency preferred
Three plus years porter/handyperson experience. Hospitably or Residential industries preferred
Candidate will be required to obtain Certificates within six months of hire
Position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year
Due to community staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested
Must be energetic, dependable and motivated to work
Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50lbs
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Preferred
OSHA 10 hour certificate of completion and Local 32BJ Training School courses (where course applies to residential operations and emergency response)
Certificate of Fitness S-12 Citywide Sprinkler System, S-13 Citywide Standpipe System (preferred)
Company
The Durst Organization
The Durst Organization was founded in 1915 by Joseph and Rose Durst with the philosophy of: “Leave each place better than you found it.” For generations, Durst has been a family-run business dedicated to community and sustainability.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Durst
Chief Development Officer
Saul Ramirez
Business and Strategic Partnerships Associate
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