Porter

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

The Porter is responsible for the general upkeep and cleaning of property grounds, common areas, interior spaces and offices. This includes maintaining property cleanliness and curb appeal, restoring vacated apartments to move-in condition, and preserving office, bathroom and kitchen hygiene.

Essential Job Functions

• Models company mission and values
• Champions continuous improvement and regularly advocate strategies to enhance resident satisfaction, work processes and property performance
• Patrols property daily to identify areas in need of cleaning and completes required work—remove trash/debris from property grounds and common areas, keep the dumpster area clean, and vacuum, sweep and mop common areas
• Restores vacated apartments to move-in condition for new residents—clean appliances, kitchen cabinets, sink and floors, bathroom—including toilet, tub, sink and floor, windows, front door, and performs touch-up painting as necessary
• Completes janitorial requirements in accordance with the janitorial schedule
• Performs grounds maintenance, including weed removal, grass-cutting and planting
• Cleans property office as necessary—empty trash, vacuum carpets, clean bathroom and kitchen
• Coordinates snow and leaf removal from property—sidewalks, walkways, steps and driveways/parking spaces
• Adheres to all safety guidelines in the operation of all tools and machinery
• Assists maintenance technicians in performing preventive maintenance, capital improvements or satisfying work orders as needed
• Complies with company and OSHA standards
• Adheres to Fair Housing Laws in all resident and prospect interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One year of general maintenance experience in preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations is preferred
• Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language
• Ability to follow direction and work independently
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment

Requirements

• ANSI approved steel-toe/composite shoes
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Willing to assist with other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Our Values

Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change

Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward

Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately eight per year
• Peace of mind and a great working environment

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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.