Porter – Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center – Hiring Event Oct. 9! in Bronx, New York at JASA

JASA is hosting an In-Person Interview Event for our Porter position at our Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center, and we would love to meet you!

As a Porter, you’ll play an important role in supporting JASA’s mission by helping maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for older adults, staff, and visitors. Your work will help ensure that our Older Adult Center remains a comfortable and accessible place for participants to receive services, enjoy meals, and take part in programs and activities.

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the center, performing minor repairs and maintenance, supporting room setups and program activities, and assisting with building operations, safety, and emergency preparedness.

Qualified applicants whose experience meets our requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview during our hiring event on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Shift Schedule:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hours Per Week:
35 Hours

JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Our Older Adult Centers provide opportunities for older adults to stay active, engaged, and connected through nutritious meals, social activities, and supportive services.

As a Porter at the Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center, you’ll make a meaningful impact every day by helping create a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for the older adults we serve.

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for older adults.
• Support a welcoming space where participants can access programs, meals, services, and social connections.
• Play an important role in keeping the center operational and ready to serve the community.

• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• Support the daily operations of a community-based Older Adult Center.
• Help ensure program spaces and common areas are clean, safe, and ready for participants.

• Gain hands-on experience in facility maintenance, building operations, and minor repairs.
• Develop knowledge of safety requirements, emergency preparedness, and facility upkeep.
• Support a variety of daily maintenance and operational needs.

• Collaborate with center staff, program leadership, and facilities management.
• Join a team committed to compassion, teamwork, accountability, and respect.

As a Porter, you’ll support the daily upkeep, cleanliness, and operational needs of the Van Cortlandt Older Adult Center to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment for participants and staff.

• Clean, dust, mop, wash, and wax floors throughout the facility.
• Wash windows, fixtures, glass partitions, and accessible exterior windows.
• Sweep, vacuum, shampoo floors, empty wastebaskets, and remove rubbish.
• Dust desks, chairs, file cabinets, office furniture, equipment, and common areas.
• Clean and disinfect kitchens, lavatories, and food preparation areas.
• Restock paper dispensers and facility supplies as needed.
• Remove marks from walls and maintain tile and composition flooring.

• Perform minor maintenance and repair work, including rough painting, sealing leaks, and replacing broken window panes.
• Repair defective light switches, replace washers, install extension cords, and unclog plumbing lines.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs and basic facility maintenance.
• Repair doors, furniture, loose tiles, and patch cracks or holes.
• Replace worn parts on simple machines and equipment.
• Clean and maintain equipment located in mechanical rooms.

• Set up rooms for lunch programs, classes, meetings, and center activities.
• Support food program operations by cleaning kitchen equipment, stoves, sinks, utensils, and storage areas.
• Unpack and store food supplies and materials.
• Open and close the building daily, including securing offices, checking floors, and shutting off lights.
• Assist with maintaining program areas and ensuring spaces are prepared for daily activities.

• Work closely with JASA’s Director of Facilities and Operations to help ensure compliance with City and State regulations.
• Assist with Cooling Center operations and other emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Participate in Make-Up Days, Cooling Center Hours, or emergency operations as required by City funders.
• Be available to work extended hours or weekends when necessary to support older adult center members and emergency operations.

• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested.

• High School Diploma preferred.

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and minor repair work preferred.
• Previous experience in custodial services, building maintenance, facilities, or a related field preferred.

• Ability to read, speak, and follow directions in English.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and minor repair tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, reliable, and safety-conscious.
• Ability to follow health, safety, and facility procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and move furniture.
• Ability to carry packages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and use ladders.
• Ability to bend, reach, stand, walk, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform cleaning and facility maintenance duties for extended periods.

• Must be available to work extended hours or weekends during emergency operations, special events, or City-funded initiatives as required.

JASA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pension Plan

• Paid Vacation Time
• Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Career growth within the organization

• Employee recognition programs celebrating employee contributions

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.