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Atlantic Health System
Senior Day Porter, AHSIC-Full Time 8am to 4:30pm
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$37,645 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Maintain a continuous presence in public and clinical-adjacent areas to ensure a clean, professional, and hygienic environment. Perform scheduled and as‑needed cleaning of lobbies, corridors, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and high‑touch surfaces with heightened attention to sanitation. Conduct routine restocking and restroom inspections aligned with medical facility hygiene expectations. Manage waste and recycling, including compliant handling of medical‑adjacent waste staging areas where permitted. Respond quickly to service requests including spills, restroom calls, cleanup needs, and tenant assistance. Support medical office tenants with minor room setups, small furniture adjustments, and ad hoc operational needs. Maintain a professional, customer‑service-focused demeanor at all times, recognizing the sensitivity of medical environments. Follow established cleaning standards that reflect healthcare best practices, including chemical handling and sanitation procedures. Identify and report safety hazards, building issues, and maintenance concerns promptly. Serve as the senior porter for the day shift, guiding junior staff and ensuring task completion to expected standards. Conduct opening, midday, and pre‑handoff walkthroughs with attention to detail and facility readiness. Assist in training new team members on cleaning methods, equipment use, and safety requirements. Communicate effectively with night crews and management to ensure continuity of service and cleanliness. Support deep cleaning efforts, seasonal floor care, and exterior entry maintenance. Participate in emergency cleanup response during incidents, weather events, or urgent tenant needs.