Porter

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

17d

About The Position

The Porter performs a variety of services for the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino’s affordable housing communities under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. Duties include cleaning and maintaining community areas, removing trash and graffiti, monitoring resident conduct and property conditions, assisting with minor maintenance and landscaping, and helping prepare vacant units. The role involves working indoors and outdoors, driving to conduct work, and responding to emergency call-outs. Starting pay is $19.20 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with handyman skill-set training.
At least 12 consecutive months of work history.
Clean driving record and ability to be insured through the Housing Authority vehicle insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Light maintenance and labor experience preferred.
Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up trash around complexes; clean dumpster areas and laundry rooms; remove graffiti; and haul trash away.
Report large trash objects requiring removal and liability concerns, such as trip hazards, tree hazards, or sharp objects, to the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Maintenance Technician.
Monitor resident conduct for compliance with house rules, regulations, and leases; tag inoperable, stored, unregistered, and abandoned vehicles; maintain written records; and report occupancy violations, disturbances, and other infractions.
Coordinate with residents to address minor maintenance problems, water trees, lawns, and shrubbery, and ensure security lighting is in good condition.
Assist with serving Housing Authority notices and communications to residents and potentially participate in agency-sponsored community meetings.
Maintain the curb appeal of assigned communities and keep common areas presentable, including laundry, mail, community and recreation rooms, and park and pool areas.
Observe the community and take action to correct unsafe conditions; foster good resident relations and encourage residents to work with the Housing Authority to improve neighborhood quality of life.
Assist with preparing and showing vacant units, including cleanup, light maintenance, and exterior work.
Follow safety requirements, wear required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Coordinate daily with the Maintenance Supervisor and communicate community concerns or problems.
Perform other related projects as assigned.