Job Details

Summary:

The Cleaning Porter will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of the event center. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that all areas, including public spaces, restrooms, and event spaces, are kept clean, sanitized, and ready for use at all times. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where cleanliness is critical to providing a great guest experience.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Sanitation:

• Perform daily cleaning tasks in all assigned areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming.
• Ensure all surfaces are sanitized, including tables, chairs, doors, and other high-touch areas.
• Regularly clean and disinfect restrooms, replenish supplies (toilet paper, soap, hand towels), and empty trash receptacles.
• Maintain a clean and organized back-of-house and staff areas.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures, especially for food and beverage service areas, to ensure compliance with health standards.

Event Setup and Breakdown:

• Assist with event setup by ensuring floors, seating, and general areas are clean and ready for guests.
• Post-event, thoroughly clean event spaces, removing trash, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming or mopping as necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the venue is ready for the next event in a timely manner.

Trash and Waste Management:

• Empty trash and recycling bins regularly throughout the venue, both during and after events.
• Transport waste to designated disposal areas and ensure proper separation of recyclable materials.
• Monitor and maintain waste bins in guest-facing areas to prevent overflow.

Maintenance and Inventory:

• Report any maintenance issues (broken fixtures, plumbing issues, etc.) to the facilities management team.
• Ensure cleaning supplies are fully stocked and notify supervisors when inventory levels are low.
• Use cleaning equipment such as floor polishers and carpet cleaners as needed, following safety protocols.

Guest Services Support:

• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with guests by offering directions or answering questions as needed.
• Ensure public areas are always guest-ready, especially during events.
• Assist with emergency cleanup as needed, ensuring quick and efficient resolution of spills or other cleanliness issues.

Compliance and Safety:

• Follow all safety guidelines for handling cleaning products and equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with implementing emergency protocols during safety incidents related to cleanliness or spills.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work will primarily be performed in an office environment.

• Work will be performed both inside and outside on a regular basis, in most weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as a normal part of this position.
• Occasional local day travel, Local travel to managed businesses.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk extended period. The employee occasionally is required to bend, climb, stoop, lift, carry, push, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required for events.
• Valid AZ driver's license, provide a 39-month satisfactory MVR report.
• Obtain a Tribal operator driving permit at the time of hire.
• A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs.
• Acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in janitorial, custodial, or porter services preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, especially during peak event times.
• Knowledge of Firebird Motorsports Park and/or Rawhide Event Center venues
• Knowledge and experience working with Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Communities.