Janitor/Porter

Calder Commons • State College, PA

2d

About The Position

The Janitor/Porter is responsible for maintaining the apartment community, grounds, amenities, and parking garage or lot. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills when interacting with residents and staff. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and every other Saturday.

Duties include preparing market-ready units; inspecting and refreshing vacant and model apartments; cleaning indoor and outdoor common areas; maintaining curb appeal; assisting maintenance staff; reporting maintenance and safety concerns; and supporting resident functions. The role also includes snow removal, inventory upkeep, and other duties associated with successful property operations. The position requires lifting, climbing, standing, walking, bending, and other physical tasks.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills when dealing with residents and staff members.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders, work with arms raised overhead, stand and walk for long periods, climb stairs, and bend at the waist and knees to lift boxes, appliances, and furniture and shovel snow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing market-ready units.
• Inspect and refresh vacant apartments and the model apartment.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and other staff with assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Inspect and clean community rooms, lobbies, mailrooms, fitness centers, laundry rooms, hallways, stairwells, and storage areas.
• Maintain outside curb appeal by picking up trash, weeding, collecting debris, pruning bushes, watering flowers, and cleaning pet waste.
• Clean and polish furniture and maintain building light fixtures.
• Wipe down and vacuum elevator interiors.
• Clean and disinfect public restroom toilets and replenish supplies.
• Inspect parking lots and garages and remove debris.
• Maintain the trash room and surrounding area.
• Assist with snow removal as requested.
• Operate small appliances and equipment, including snow blowers, leaf blowers, pressure washers, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers.
• Assist maintenance staff with trash and recycling.
• Report maintenance concerns for available apartments, the model apartment, clubhouse, and common areas to maintenance staff.
• Assist with cleanup of resident functions.
• Represent the community professionally on and off the property.
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety rules.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions and respond immediately to spills and slippery conditions.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and supplies and notify the Maintenance Supervisor when items need restocking.
• Perform other duties associated with the successful operation of the property.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed