Porter

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Porter keeps the property clean, safe, and presentable day-to-day. This role focuses on trash management, common-area cleaning, light exterior upkeep, basic “eyes-on” inspections , and reporting issues quickly so small problems don’t become big repairs.

Schedule (typical)

• 20–30 hours/week , Mon–Fri (flexible)
• Optional: Weekend quick check (trash overflow / lobby / exterior walk)

Key Responsibilities

Daily / Routine

• Trash & dumpster area
  • Pull trash to designated area on pickup days (if applicable)
  • Keep dumpster area clean; break down boxes; prevent overflow
• Common area cleaning
  • Sweep/mop hallways, stairs, entryways
  • Wipe doors, handles, mail area, light switches
  • Spot-clean walls, remove cobwebs
• Exterior upkeep
  • Pick up litter, tidy sidewalks/parking area
  • Light weeding / blowing (if applicable)
• Property walk-throughs
  • Quick visual check for leaks, odors, pests signs, trip hazards, lighting outages

Light Maintenance (non-licensed)

• Replace light bulbs (where accessible)
• Tighten loose handles/hinges, minor patch/paint touch-ups (if assigned)
• Change AC filters in common areas (if any)
• Basic supply restocking (trash bags, paper towels for common areas)

Reporting & Documentation

• Submit daily photo confirmation (trash area + key common areas)
• Log issues found (leaks, stains, broken lights, safety hazards)
• Coordinate access for vendors (plumber, electrician, pest control) when scheduled

What This Role Does Not Do (important)

• No licensed trades work (electrical, plumbing beyond basic observation/shutoff if trained, HVAC, structural)
• No handling resident disputes or rent collection (unless explicitly assigned)

Required Skills / Traits

• Reliable, shows up consistently (this role is all about consistency)
• Basic cleaning + simple hand-tool comfort
• Good judgment: knows when something is an emergency vs. routine
• Can communicate clearly by text with photos
• Lawn Care

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking most of shift
• Lifting up to ~50 lbs (trash bags, supplies)
• Outdoor work in heat/rain (Florida reality)

Tools / Supplies Provided (recommended)

• Gloves, trash grabber, broom/mop, cleaning chemicals
• Safety vest, basic PPE
• Clear checklist + work order log (paper or phone)

Performance Standards (simple + measurable)

• Property is visibly clean (no overflow trash, no lingering debris)
• Issues reported within same shift (with photos)
• Weekly checklist completed (hallways, stairs, entry, dumpster, parking)