Porter / Maintenance Assistant — Charlotte, NC

NOAH Property Management • Greenville, SC

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

NOAH Property Management is seeking a Porter / Maintenance Assistant to keep a 250+ unit apartment community in Charlotte, North Carolina, clean, safe, and welcoming. The role’s primary responsibility is maintaining the community’s cleanliness, including its grounds, building exteriors, breezeways, amenities, and vacant apartments. The position also includes landscaping and supporting the maintenance team with make-ready work and light repairs. The Porter / Maintenance Assistant reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The position is full time, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The listed total base pay range is $18 to $22 per hour. The role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and handling physical tasks such as walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 80 pounds. It also involves working with mechanical and electrical equipment, cleaning chemicals, ladders, and heavy objects.

NOAH describes itself as a Greenville, South Carolina-based operator of workforce apartment communities, serving residents earning 60–80% of Area Median Income. The company emphasizes high-quality, technology-driven management, dignity, and economic mobility, and provides residents with 24/7 live support. As it expands into Charlotte, NOAH offers team members opportunities to grow into Maintenance Technician, Senior Maintenance Technician, and Maintenance Supervisor roles.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of porter, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or landscaping experience; multifamily community experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to safely operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and residents.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, climb, and lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Comfort working on ladders and moving heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
• Experience at a multifamily community.

Responsibilities

• Keep grounds, building exteriors, breezeways, and common areas clean and free of trash and debris.
• Pick up trash, empty common-area trash cans, and keep dumpster and compactor areas clean and orderly.
• Clean and maintain amenities daily, including the leasing office, fitness center, laundry facilities, and pool area.
• Clean vacated apartments completely and on schedule.
• Clean building gutters and keep drainage areas clear.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; mow, trim, and edge; and apply fertilizer and approved landscape treatments according to label and safety requirements.
• Assist with pool upkeep under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist the maintenance team with make-ready work and light work orders, including painting and moving appliances.
• Clear ice and snow from walkways and spread salt when needed.
• Perform basic upkeep of tools and equipment, including lubricating, sharpening, and making simple repairs.
• Follow safety and OSHA requirements and report unsafe conditions.

Benefits

• 25% rent discount.
• Hands-on training from the maintenance team and support in earning EPA Section 608 HVAC certification and other industry certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off starting at 10 days per year and growing to 20 days with tenure, plus 3 paid sick days.
• Career growth opportunities into Maintenance Technician, Senior Maintenance Technician, and Maintenance Supervisor roles across NOAH's Charlotte portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED