Manhattan, New York
Porter/Janitor – Gotham Gym (West Village, NYC) Location: Gotham Gym, 600 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 Compensation: $17 - $18 per hour - merit raises frequently Schedule: Rotating shifts, part-time Growth Opportunity: Potential for full-time employment based on performance About Gotham Gym: Gotham Gym is a premier boxing and fitness facility known for its high-energy environment, elite training, and sleek aesthetic. We take pride in maintaining a spotless and well-organized space that meets the elevated expectations of our members. Cleanliness and efficiency are at the core of our gym experience, ensuring that every visitor walks into a pristine facility at all times. Position Overview: We are seeking detail-oriented, proactive, and fast-moving Porters/Janitors to uphold the gym’s cleanliness and presentation standards. This role is critical in ensuring a seamless experience for members by keeping all areas—including the gym floor, locker rooms, restrooms, and common spaces—immaculately clean, well-stocked, and fully operational. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain cleanliness of gym equipment, training areas, and common spaces throughout the day, • Regularly restock towels, soap, paper products, and other supplies, • Swiftly clean up spills, debris, and any immediate maintenance needs, • Ensure locker rooms, showers, and restrooms are spotless and fully stocked at all times, • Assist with light maintenance tasks and report any facility issues, • Regular checks of fitness equipment for safety and cleanliness, • Work efficiently and with urgency to maintain the gym’s polished, high-end atmosphere, • Laundry when needed, • Event set-up/breakdown, sometimes after normal business hours, • Comfortable on ladders up to 8ft, • Delivery and drop off in the city of packages when needed, • Weekly deep cleaning of the gym with use of commercial floor stripper, • Works well in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of urgency, • Enjoys jumping in to assist other departments when needed, • Takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional space, • Has prior experience in janitorial, porter, or maintenance roles (preferred but not required), • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs, • Thrives in high pressure situations, • Reliable, punctual, and committed to upholding high standards of cleanliness