Garage Porter

Job Details:

Title: Garage Porter

Location: Arena District - Columbus, Ohio

Rate: $16.00/hour 

Schedule: Full-time Mon.-Fri. 7a-3p

The Spirit of the Position:

Garage Maintenanceensures that garages and surface lots are maintained and cleaned daily. It also interfaces with customers, handles disputes, and effectively communicates between departments, co-workers, customers, and clients.

Principal Job Duties:

Ensure garages and surface lots are maintained and cleaned daily. Cleaning.Responsible for general light maintenance of the garage and surface lots – sweeping, wiping down surfaces and equipment, emptying trash, picking up trash, changing light bulbs, painting, etc.Assist with snow removal and management of winter upkeep (managing sidewalks and garages).May need to operate garage/floor sweeper and scrubber to ensure clean and safe floors.Responsible for ensuring all daily duties on the maintenance checklist are completed efficiently and timely.Greet customers using their name, be responsive and timely with correspondence and problem resolution, display a caring attitude, and develop a rapport with the customer base.Provide vehicle assistance to customers in garages and surface lots. Assist customers in lobbies, lanes, and the parking office over the intercom system.Promote good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to always help.Assist with cashiering functions as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Experience:

Experience with general facility maintenance required.Experience in customer relations.Cleaning experience along with outdoor housekeeping. Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.You may need a valid driver’s license to operate maintenance vehicles.

Skills:

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.Willingness to be flexible and work multiple facility locations. Ability to handle challenging and, at times, emotionally charged situations.Must be able to work unsupervised.Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.Must be able to make decisions independently and stay firm on decisions made (not easily persuaded).Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.Janitorial, laborer, housekeeping, cleaning, maintenance, and porter experience are preferred. 

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 30 pounds.Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods.Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.Ability to operate machinery, including a golf cart.Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).

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