Porter/ Makeready Austin

Foresight Asset Management•Austin, TX

About The Position

Foresight Asset Management, LLC is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Porter to maintain the cleanliness and curb appeal of an apartment community. The role helps create a welcoming, well-kept environment for residents, visitors, and prospects. The ideal candidate is proactive, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates urgency and professionalism. The position includes cleaning and maintaining public and common areas, the pool area, trash and dumpster areas, and assisting with make-ready work for vacant units. The Porter also delivers resident notices, assists maintenance staff, performs basic maintenance tasks, and completes assigned service requests. Employees must follow safe work practices, comply with the company's hazardous communication program, attend required training and team meetings, and maintain a positive, professional, customer-service-oriented approach. This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for rotating weekends and overtime. Work involves regular physical activity and consistent outdoor work in a range of weather conditions. Porters must wear company-designated maintenance uniforms and appropriate safety gear while on duty. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug test.

Requirements

Ability to read and write in English for safety and task completion; if not fluent, ability to demonstrate understanding of instructions through physical observation or other verification by a supervisor.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds across variable distances.
Ability to walk, bend, kneel, and reach regularly to perform job functions.
Ability to work outdoors consistently in a range of weather conditions, including temperatures exceeding 90°F or below 32°F.
Flexibility to work rotating weekends and overtime.
Ability to safely and effectively use general maintenance and landscaping equipment.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and service standards.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, or a similar role.

Responsibilities

Maintain public and common areas in a clean, neat, and attractive condition, including sweeping sidewalks, picking up litter, light gardening and weeding, and cleaning windows and common-area furniture.
Clean and maintain the pool area daily, including performing minor irrigation, straightening furniture, and ensuring overall cleanliness.
Assist with the make-ready process for vacant units.
Maintain trash and dumpster areas by removing debris and ensuring cleanliness.
Deliver resident notices and assist maintenance staff as needed.
Perform basic maintenance tasks.
Respond to and complete assigned service requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow safe work practices and adhere to the company's hazardous communication program.
Attend required training sessions and team meetings.
Maintain a positive, professional attitude and strong customer service when interacting with residents and team members.
Wear company-designated maintenance uniforms and appropriate safety gear while on duty.