Porter

Cardinal Group Career•Huntsville, AL

21d

About The Position

The Porter maintains the property’s common areas and prepares apartments for new resident move-in. The role works both inside and outside apartment buildings, including amenities and other areas of the property, and may be exposed to unpleasant or hazardous weather, temperatures, odors, and landscape conditions. The Porter follows company policies and procedures, attends required training, responds to emergencies according to established procedures, and performs other related duties as assigned by their Team Leader. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with an hourly rate and benefits eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy while providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or maneuver up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical labor for up to eight hours per day.
Ability to communicate and comprehend in English.
Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal Core Values.
Ability to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities and work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform duties involving frequent use of hands, talking or hearing, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, and squatting.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Preferred career experience as a custodian, janitorial worker, janitor, porter, maintenance worker, landscaper, or general laborer.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate exemplary customer service and teamwork.
Maintain the clubhouse, office, model, and other common areas in a safe, tidy, and sanitary condition.
Keep the property free of trash, debris, and animal waste.
Keep dumpster areas clean and prepare them as needed for trash pickup.
Maintain grass and landscaping, including watering flowers.
Ensure apartments are clean and presentable before new residents move in.
Notify a supervisor of apartment items needing additional attention, such as damaged carpet or linoleum or window and door repairs.
Assist with apartment turnovers as directed.
Communicate maintenance or curb-appeal issues requiring further attention to the Property Manager or Service Manager.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Attend required in-service training sessions and participate in Cardinal U training as required.
Understand and comply with all policies and procedures.
Contribute to resident satisfaction by meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
Follow other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by the Team Leader.