Porter
About The Position
At MRK, the Porter maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of the property, including its grounds, common areas, interior spaces, and offices. The role helps ensure these areas are clean, safe, and well maintained, while creating a positive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The Porter also restores vacated apartments to move-in condition for new residents. This position supports MRK’s County House community in Sewell, New Jersey, and Spring Mill community in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, which together support 190 residential units. The Porter may assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance, capital improvements, and work orders, and may be asked to support other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of general maintenance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations preferred.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.
- Ability to follow direction and work independently in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- ANSI-approved steel-toe or composite shoes required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Willingness to assist with other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios, with travel up to 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of general maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Patrol the property daily, identify areas needing attention, and clean grounds and common areas, including removing trash and debris, keeping the dumpster area clean, and vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
- Restore vacated apartments to move-in condition by cleaning appliances, kitchen cabinets, sinks and floors, bathrooms, windows, and front doors, and performing touch-up painting as needed.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including weed removal, grass cutting, planting, and snow and leaf removal from sidewalks, walkways, steps, driveways, and parking spaces.
- Clean the property office as necessary, including emptying trash, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen.
- Complete janitorial tasks according to the janitorial schedule.
- Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance, capital improvements, and work orders as needed.
- Assist with other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed, with travel up to 10% of the time.
Benefits
- Full medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off accrued based on years of service.
- Supplemental insurance for employees and families.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling.
- Additional paid day off for community or charitable service.
- Approximately fourteen paid holidays per year.
- Peace of mind and a great working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
