Job Title: Porter
Classification: Non-exempt
On-site / Corporate Office: On-site
Direct Supervisor: Community Manager/Maintenance Supervisor
The Porter performs routine upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The Porter will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts, and pet droppings from the grounds.
- Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by the manager and senior maintenance technician.
- Upkeeps the pool area clean, including minor cleaning of the pool.
- Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
- Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes.
- Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
- Transfers trash and other items left outside of the dumpster into the dumpster.
- Keeps dumpster/compactor doors closed on windy days.
- Details property on a regular basis.
- Uses a powered (gas/electric) blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
- Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
- Assists with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, liens, etc.
- Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested.
- Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by the manager and/or senior maintenance technician.
- Changes locks, rekey, and makes keys when directed. Distributes resident communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters.
- Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
- Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
- Constantly observes the condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
- Needs to be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment, and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts. Ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use.
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas
- Use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors; Use vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds
- Replace light bulbs
- Participate in general cleaning, painting, and repair work
Benefits:
Westland takes pride in its team members and proudly offers the following benefits:
- Medical (dependent coverage options as well)
- Dental (dependent coverage options as well)
- Vision (dependent coverage options as well)
- Life Insurances (dependent coverage options as well)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with employer matching
- 6 Sick Days a year
- 10 Vacation Days a year to start
- Paid Holidays
- Rent Discounts and More!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
All applicants being considered for employment must pass a background check, drug screening and any other applicable pre-employment screening.
Westland Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer.
