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A Day in the Life of a Day Porter

A day porter is one of the most important members of commercial cleaning teams. They are the unsung heroes who are responsible for making your business look aesthetically pleasing from top to bottom, inside out. As expected, offices and commercial spaces that look will also attract more visitors and make employees more productive.

While it is great to hire janitorial services for deep cleaning, these teams are not available round the clock. In fact, it is a bit impractical to call the whole janitorial crew when all you need is to wipe off some mud in the lobby or fix a faulty light bulb in the bathroom.

This is when day porters enter the picture. A day porter fills the void between scheduled cleanings to keep your office clean and tidy until the experts arrive. 

If you are wondering what happens throughout the day in the life of a day porter, here are some of the tasks that these experts do.

Check the Periphery of the Office Building

Walkways and sideways are the areas that tend to get the dirtiest in any office building. A day porter cleans up these spaces and empties the trash cans before they are full. They also wipe down exterior walls, flower beds, benches, newspaper dispensers, and even ashtrays.

Maintain the Foyer and Reception Area

Your reception area is the first thing people see the moment they arrive at your office. Its appearance and smell are a reflection of your company. A day porter can keep these spaces spotless and clean so you can make a great first impression.

Wipe the Dust

Aside from being unattractive, dust can also pose as a serious health hazard. This can cause allergic reactions if you let them accumulate on different surfaces around your office. It can even be damaging to sensitive electronics and device. Day porters can get rid of those unsightly cobwebs on the ceiling and remove dust from chandeliers, light fixtures, and fans.

Clean the Floors

The floor is probably the most battered part of your office building. As people come and go, they also leave behind dirt, mud, soil, and water. If you don’t remove grime and sludge, it can lead to permanent damage after some time.

Inspect the Lounge, Pantry, and Kitchen

The lounge, pantry, and kitchen are the areas where people usually gather and hang out. This is where they share meals, heat food, prepare coffee, and smoke. Crumbs and leftovers can become inviting to cockroaches and rodents. Leftover rotten food can cause foul smell. A day porter can monitor these activities and ensure that things are in order and clean. 

Monitor the Parking Lot

A day porter’s duties are not just limited inside your office building. They can also clear debris and sweep parking lots. Day porters can also power wash the ground to get rid of hard stains once or twice a month.

These are just some of the many duties and responsibilities of a day porter. Courtesy Building Services, Inc. has a team of skilled day porters who can ensure that your office runs smoothly round the clock.