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Join Us for an In-Person Interview Event - Thursday, August 6, 2026 JASA is hosting an In-Person Interview Event for our Part-Time Porter Guard positions at our Senior Citizen Housing community in Far Rockaway, NY, and we'd love to meet you! As a Part-Time Porter Guard, you'll play an essential role in supporting JASA's mission by maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for older adults. Under the supervision of the Superintendent, you'll help ensure the building, grounds, and common areas are well maintained while supporting daily building operations and providing a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The Part-Time Porter Guard is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the property, performing routine housekeeping and building support duties, monitoring visitor activity, maintaining building logs, assisting with emergency response procedures, and providing excellent customer service to residents, visitors, and staff. Apply Today! Qualified applicants whose experience meets our requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview during our hiring event on Thursday , August 6, 2026 .
Schedule Shift Schedule:
Saturday-Sunday:
12:00 AM - 8:00
AM Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00
PM Hours Per Week:
21.75 Hours 🌟 Why You ll Love Working at
JASA JASA
is one of NYC s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Our senior housing communities provide safe, supportive, and welcoming environments where older adults can live with dignity, independence, and peace of mind. As a Part-Time Porter Guard , you ll make a meaningful impact every day by helping maintain a clean, secure, and comfortable home for residents while supporting the daily operations of our Senior Citizen Housing community in Far Rockaway. Top Reasons to Join Us Make a Meaningful Impact Help create a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for older adults. Support residents by maintaining a welcoming and well-maintained community. Contribute to JASA s mission of promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for older adults. Safety & Community Support Help maintain a secure residential environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Monitor building activity and support emergency response procedures. Serve as a dependable presence within the community. Variety Every Day Perform a combination of housekeeping, building support, grounds maintenance, and desk responsibilities. Support daily property operations through hands-on work. Respond to the changing needs of the building and residents. Mission-Driven Team Work alongside the Assistant Superintendent and property management team. Join an organization committed to respect, teamwork, and service to older adults. What You ll Be Doing As a Part-Time Porter Guard , you ll be responsible for maintaining building cleanliness, supporting property operations, monitoring visitors, and assisting with safety procedures. Building Cleaning & Interior Maintenance Clean and maintain building interiors, including: Hallways Stairs Apartment doors Windows and windowsills Baseboard crowns Elevator cabs and elevator floor areas Trash closets Hoppers Slop sinks Lobby floors Vestibule floors Glazed areas Pictures Light fixtures Metalwork Storerooms Workshops Laundry rooms Bathrooms Clean and remove items left behind in vacant apartments. Dust vestibules and other common areas. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment throughout the property. Exterior Grounds Maintenance Sweep sidewalks, courtyards, and parking lots. Trim shrubbery and remove weeds. Remove debris from grounds, including grass and landscaped areas. Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, courtyards, and parking areas as needed. Deposit garbage into designated receptacles for disposal. Keep common areas free from graffiti and other unsightly conditions. Desk Duties & Visitor Management Ensure all arriving visitors sign the visitor log book. Maintain accurate visitor records. Monitor building activity and report concerns to supervisors. Provide professional and courteous assistance to residents, visitors, and staff. Safety & Emergency Response Respond to alarms by: Immediately recording the event in the log book. Proceeding to the affected area. Entering apartments when necessary. Determining the nature of the emergency. Notifying appropriate emergency services, residents, and supervisor. Assist with maintaining a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Report unsafe conditions, hazards, or maintenance concerns promptly. Additional Responsibilities Move equipment and supplies throughout the building as needed. Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as requested or assigned. What You ll Need Education High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Experience One or more years of previous related experience preferred. Experience in porter services, custodial work, building maintenance, security, or residential settings preferred. Skills & Competencies Ability to read, speak, and follow directions in English. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, visitors, and staff. Ability to follow safety procedures and building protocols. Dependable, responsible, and attentive to detail. Physical Requirements Ability to perform heavy lifting, moving, and carrying packages, furniture, or office equipment. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Ability to bend, stoop, and perform physically demanding tasks. Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities. Availability Requirements Must be available to work the scheduled shifts:
Saturday-Sunday:
12:00 AM - 8:00
AM Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM May be required to work additional evenings and/or weekends as assigned. Benefits at a Glance JASA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement Savings 403(b) Retirement Plan Pension Plan Generous Time Off Paid Vacation Time Holidays and Floating Holidays Paid Time Off Professional Development Training and continuing education opportunities Career growth within the organization Employee Recognition Employee recognition programs celebrating employee contributions Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
