Day Porter/ Utility Porter

Day Porter / Utility Porter

Coastal Facility Services is seeking a reliable, professional, and hardworking Day Porter / Utility Porter to support the daily cleanliness and general upkeep of a commercial property in Carlsbad, CA.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in commercial cleaning, day porter services, facilities maintenance, or handyman/utility work. The right candidate will be comfortable performing routine cleaning duties while also assisting with basic, non-licensed maintenance and property upkeep.

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00PM

Responsibilities

Property & Common Areas

• Patrol common areas, elevators, stairwells, hallways, lobbies, and entrances throughout the day.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of interior and exterior common areas.
• Remove trash, litter, and debris from walkways, entrances, and parking areas.
• Sweep exterior entrances and sidewalks.
• Clean lobby and entrance door glass and remove fingerprints and dust.
• Wipe down exterior fixtures, benches, tables, and trash receptacles.
• Maintain cigarette disposal areas and replenish sand as needed.
• Respond promptly to spills, hazards, and service requests.

Restroom Maintenance

• Maintain restroom cleanliness throughout the day.
• Spot clean sinks, toilets, urinals, counters, and floors.
• Restock paper products, soap, and other restroom supplies.
• Mop and sanitize floors as needed.
• Respond to restroom service calls during business hours.
• Unclog toilets and sinks using standard tools and methods.

Trash & Recycling

• Gather and remove trash throughout the day.
• Replace trash liners as needed.
• Collect trash from interior common areas and exterior receptacles.
• Transport waste to designated collection or disposal areas.

Light Maintenance & Utility Porter Duties

• Replace light bulbs, batteries, ballasts, and other small electrical components.
• Change batteries in dispensers as needed.
• Perform minor patching and paint touch-ups on walls, doors, and trim.
• Replace or adjust ceiling tiles as needed.
• Assist with minor adjustments to interior and exterior doors, including locks, hinges, and handles.
• Perform small, non-licensed repairs as directed by property management.

Additional Property Support

• Provide general cleaning support in offices, hallways, lobbies, and common areas.
• Dust and spot clean walls, carpets, and flooring.
• Maintain vacant suites on a weekly basis.
• Assist with moving light furniture or equipment as requested.
• Assist property management with miscellaneous requests.
• Assist with power washing, blowing, cobweb removal, and minor landscaping support as requested.
• Stay productive throughout the workday by identifying and addressing areas that require attention.

Weekly Duties

• Vacuum stairways.
• Dust stairway lights within reach.
• Dust doors and handrails.
• Spot clean walls.
• Dust, spot clean, and generally maintain vacant suites.

Safety & Reporting

• Respond immediately to spills, hazards, or service calls.
• Report suspicious activity to management immediately.
• Report broken or damaged items to management.
• Report maintenance concerns and safety hazards to property management.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of utility porter services as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Day Porter, Utility Porter, Janitor, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Technician, or Handyman preferred.
• Commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Basic experience with light maintenance and repairs.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and stay productive throughout the day.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with tenants, vendors, and property management.
• Good communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Able to safely perform the physical duties required for the position.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a property, pays attention to detail, and takes initiative when they see something that needs attention.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, respond to property management requests, maintain a professional appearance, and assist with both cleaning and basic utility/maintenance tasks.

This position is more than a traditional cleaning job. It combines day porter services, janitorial support, property upkeep, and basic utility/maintenance responsibilities.

Employment Type

Part time

Work Location

Carlsbad, CA

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Experience:

• day porter/ Utility Porter: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• english and spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Required)

Work Location: In person