Lead Porter - Residential

Decron•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Porter is responsible for overseeing and performing janitorial, groundskeeping, and general upkeeping duties at a residential apartment community. This position ensures that all common areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained while assisting the Maintenance Supervisor with coordination and direction of porter staff. Essential duties include performing daily cleaning and upkeep of common areas, leasing office, amenities, and restrooms, removing trash and debris from grounds, parking lots, and dumpster areas, leading and assisting the porter team in maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the community, and power washing walkways, breezeways, and exterior surfaces as needed. The role also involves preparing vacant units for occupancy by assisting with cleaning, light repairs, and trash-out, maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and requesting replenishments, inspecting community grounds regularly and reporting maintenance needs to the supervisor, ensuring the porter team follows safety procedures and company standards, and providing training and guidance to porter staff as assigned. Non-essential duties include assisting maintenance staff with light repairs or special projects, supporting community events or resident functions with setup/cleanup, and occasionally assisting with landscaping or snow removal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years of experience in janitorial, custodial, groundskeeping, or maintenance support
Ability to lead a team and prioritize tasks efficiently
Excellent attention to detail and strong work ethic
Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety practices
Ability to work outdoors and perform physical labor regularly
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Ability to read and understand safety data sheets (SDS)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in multi-family housing or commercial property settings
Familiarity with property management operations
Basic maintenance or handyman skills

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning and upkeep of common areas, leasing office, amenities, and restrooms
Remove trash and debris from grounds, parking lots, and dumpster areas
Lead and assist porter team in maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the community
Power wash walkways, breezeways, and exterior surfaces as needed
Prepare vacant units for occupancy by assisting with cleaning, light repairs, and trash-out
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and request replenishments as necessary
Inspect community grounds regularly and report maintenance needs to the supervisor
Ensure the porter team follows safety procedures and company standards
Provide training and guidance to porter staff as assigned
Assist maintenance staff with light repairs or special projects as needed
Support community events or resident functions with setup/cleanup
Occasionally assist with landscaping or snow removal (as applicable)
Other duties as assigned