Dec 15, 2022

Most people are familiar with the position and duties of a janitor, the professional who focuses on the cleanliness of a facility by undertaking a range of cleaning tasks after the employees, customers and/or users have left the building.

 

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Most people are familiar with the position and duties of a janitor, the professional who focuses on the cleanliness of a facility by undertaking a range of cleaning tasks after the employees, customers and/or users have left the building. Are you aware of the position, duties and benefits of a day porter? Do you know what a day porter can bring to your business?

What is a day porter?

A day porter is a skilled employee who is responsible for conducting daily cleaning and maintenance to ensure your building looks presentable at all times. They are your first line of defence against daily grime, germs and debris. A day porter is present during the day shift when employees, customers and users are present. They work in conjunction with the night cleaning team to help provide continuity.

What are the duties of a day porter?

Porters work during normal business hours when employees or customers are in the facility. A day porter’s responsibilities are flexible as they depend upon the needs of each day and precise job duties vary depending on your property needs. These duties may include any or all of the following: 

• Ensuring your facility is clean and presentable to staff, tenants, and visitors during business hours.

• Providing assistance with the operations of a facility.

• Checking visitors into the facility.

• Greeting guests.

• Running facility-related errands. 

• Keeping the facility presentable between nightly cleanings. 

• Pointing out maintenance or security needs to management.

• Disinfecting high-touch surfaces throughout the workday.

• Maintaining the lobby.

• Inspecting, cleaning and disinfecting common areas (kitchen, cafeteria, patio, break room)

• Overseeing entrances so they always look their best.

• Monitoring, servicing and restocking restrooms.

• Removing trash and debris. 

• Meeting and event setup/teardown.

• Keeping drinks and food items stocked in a break room.

• Additional small tasks.

The benefits of day porter services:

There are many advantages to having a trained cleaner present during office hours.

• Security: A porter arrives before business hours and disarms the security system. They conduct a walk-through to detect problems (vandalism, forced entry, loitering) and unlock doors. They're in charge of visitor control (checking in entrants) and security-related issues that arise during the shift. 

• Facility services: A porter will maintain the disinfection of high-touch surfaces in the workplace (counters, door handles, elevator buttons, handrails, light switches, phones), and maintain the cleanliness and appearance of restrooms, including restocking paper products and soaps. 

• Adaptable duties: A porter is available to respond quickly to unforeseen problems, taking protective measures (ie: roof leaking, snow/ice/debris in entry after a storm, parking lot and sidewalk clean-up).  

• Technical services: A day porter can identify potential repair needs of costly equipment. They check and replace bulbs in interior and exterior lighting, undertake routine preventative tasks and are available to assist with special projects and events. 

• Enabling productivity: Porters assist in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workforce, contributing to overall productivity and reducing sick time.

Most building managers are aware of the need for and hire janitorial services. Few understand the benefits of a day porter. If you have a large daily volume of customers moving through your facility, hold numerous business meetings and/or VIPs regularly visit, day porter services are a good choice for you. Day porters are an integral part of a well-managed facility service. They’re the unseen heroes! With the help of a day porter, you can make a great impression, keep your building running smoothly and provide a high level of hospitality and service to your customers, users, employees and/or tenants. Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of your facility by engaging day porter services for your building.

Need a day porter for your facility? Looking for a reliable cleaning company to help keep your business shining? Call Strathcona Cleaners Ltd at 403-237-8355 or email us at info@strathconacleaners.com. Our Calgary-based business provides janitorial and day porter services to an array of industries. We custom-tailor our cleaning and maintenance plans to suit your specific needs. You can even choose non-toxic products and eco-friendly equipment. Depend on us for quality janitorial and office cleaning services. Contact us today!