Porter

Porter

Responsible to                                                 Position Classifications
Environmental Services Coordinator                   Hourly/Non-exempt

Directly Supervises and Evaluates

None

Is Back Up To:                 Housekeeper

Is Backed Up By:           Housekeeper

WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Performing quality work with or without direct supervision
• Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others
• Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals
• Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times

Position Summary      
The Porter is responsible for caring for all carpets, floors, furniture and upholstery in all areas of the community. Assists in ensuring the safety, health, and morale of residents, visitors, and staff by providing a clean, attractive and safe environment with minimal disruption to others

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   (*CF indicates Critical Function)

• Collects and removes trash/recyclables from utility rooms and offices throughout the entire community (*CF)
• Disposes of trash and waste into proper containment areas (*CF)
• Assists to move new or existing residents and/or their belongings as directed
• Cleans/vacuums/extracts carpeting on a regularly scheduled basis throughout entire community (*CF)
• Performs major cleaning and disinfecting tasks as needed
• Assists with apartment cleaning as assigned
• Performs general maintenance tasks as requested
• Assists other housekeeping staff as directed by the EVS Coordinator or Director of EVS
•  Adheres to all safety precautions while transporting and disposing of all waste and materials (*CF)
• Completes all required training and in-services
• All other duties as assigned

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance
• Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties
• Willing to learn and grow
• Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or HSE preferred
2. Prior experience preferred
3. Basic computer skills required
4. Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well
5. Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population

Degree of travel

Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences

Disruption to Routine

Must adapt to frequent schedule changes. Possible overtime.

Safety Hazards in Job

Moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or HSE preferred
2. Prior experience preferred
3. Basic computer skills required
4. Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well
5. Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population