Porter FT

ResidentialONE•Gaithersburg, MD

23h

About The Position

Under the daily direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, if applicable, or Site Maintenance Technician, the Porter is responsible for custodial maintenance of the physical plant. The Porter may also be assigned other duties by their Manager and/or Regional Director. The role includes replacing damaged building components and fixtures; interior and exterior painting; custodial cleaning in common areas; assisting with grounds work; inspecting units, buildings, and common areas; and performing light repairs and janitorial assistance. The Porter must know the locations of water and gas meter cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of them. Cutting water, drain, sewer, gas, or propane lines is strictly prohibited, and work requiring a licensed electrician or plumber must be left to licensed professionals. The Porter helps keep storage areas and entrances locked and adequately lit, assists with apartment make-readies, and may perform snow removal, which can involve on-call duties and overtime. The position requires willingness to be on call for emergency services as needed and to assist in other work areas such as gardening, painting, and maintenance.

Requirements

Two years of prior porter experience.
Current driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with and concern for workplace safety.
Willingness to work in other areas, including gardening, painting, and maintenance.
Ability to continuously stand or walk.
Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
Paint interior and exterior areas.
Perform custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Assist with grounds work.
Periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas and perform light repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
Maintain working knowledge of water and gas meter cutoffs, apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post a map of their locations.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequately lit.
Perform snow removal, which may involve on-call duties and overtime.
Be available for on-call emergency services as needed.
Assist with apartment make-readies, including cleaning, approved light maintenance, and painting.
Perform other duties as assigned.