Porter

Porter Job

Porter Responsibilities:

• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Watering plants and power washing as needed.
• If certified for pool maintenance, clean and maintain pool as directed.
• Follows proper safety protocols 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.
• Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times.
• Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-up and sweep the area.
• Keeps dumpster/compactor doors closed on windy days.
• Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud when necessary.
• Use a blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by manager and senior maintenance technician.
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed, e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, liens, etc.
• Assists with "make-ready" duties when requested by the manager or senior maintenance technician.
• Helps clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from the storage area to work site.
• Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by the manager and/or senior maintenance technician. Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
• Change locks, rekeys and gets keys made when directed.
• Distributes resident communications to residents, e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Assists in keeping the grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.
• Occasional after-hour work is necessary.

Porter Required Skills and Education:

Equipment/Machinery/Tools: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools: Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc. (not provided by the company) User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders. Power Tools: Blowers, power washers, etc.

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up debris.
• Climb Stairs Routine duties require access to all levels.
• Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Reach above Shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment.
• Climb Ladders Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, blower, ladders, etc.):
  • Over 150 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
  • 75 - 150 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
  • 25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
  • 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
  • NOTE: Lifting and carrying weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more people and while wearing the required, appropriate safety equipment. Example

• Required Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and follow oral instructions

This position pays between $16 & $18 per hour.

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