Porter Needed

Swami International•Gardena, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turn-arounds. If you have experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, you are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Min. of 2 years maintenance experience
Must provide own transportation
Car travel required
Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required
Proven ability to safely operate power tools
Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants
Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense
Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem
Ability to follow directions and take initiative
Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented
Maintains a safe working environment
Able to endure and experience temperature changes
Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary
Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl
Ability to work in small, confined workspaces

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide own tools a plus
Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements
Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus
Bi-lingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Keep records of activities in Porters checklist (list provided my management company)
Dexterous on mobile devices to take photo logs of the weekly inspections of the property
Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts, and pet droppings from the property
Sweep/ mop/ vacuum hallways and common areas
Responsible for keeping the laundry room, and or common areas clean
Daily common area cleaning, and weekly deep cleaning for hallways, laundry room, parking lot, storage rooms, and common areas
Ensure the trash is collected on trash day, and if trash is missed will contact management company to arrange new pick-up date
Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes
Maintain all “no parking zones / areas” on the property clear from any vehicles (including trash bin access)
Report Laundry room repair/ maintenance request to Management company
Empty laundry room trash bin(s) daily
Maintain mailbox area clean with visible labels and easy access
Check on utility room, and Cleaning Supply room, ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use
Check drains are clear at all times
Place precaution signage on areas as needed for slippery areas, parking rules, building rules, and safety reminders
For non-emergency maintenance request refer tenant to submit request via tenant portal. For urgent/ emergency request, report to management company and maintenance department within 24 hours
Be the point of contact for any tenant issues 24/7 and will report any concerns to the management company
Constantly observes the condition of property throughout the community and immediately report and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions
Post 24 hour notices, balance letters, etc as request by management company (photos will be required)
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned
Perform other tasks and special projects as required