Porter

Essex Property Trust • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Porter maintains the grounds, curb appeal, clubhouse, amenities, and other common areas at one or more properties to help preserve the asset and provide residents with a quality living environment. The role works in a fast-paced setting indoors and outdoors, requires adapting to changing priorities, and includes a five-day onsite workweek that likely includes weekend coverage. Occasional travel to various locations may be required. There are no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to use a personal smart device for property operations and communication apps.
• Comfort with basic computer tasks, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook email.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work a five-day onsite schedule that likely includes weekend coverage.
• Ability to perform continuous physical effort, including lifting over 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, bending, and other strenuous activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced indoor and outdoor setting, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Some custodial or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery or regularly perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exterior areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, courtyards, and landscaping, by sweeping, blowing, picking up trash and pet waste, and removing debris.
• Clean and maintain common areas such as lobbies, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, fitness centers, and restrooms; restock supplies and clean glass surfaces.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager, or General Operations Manager.
• Empty trash receptacles, keep surrounding areas clean, assist with bulk-trash removal, and follow recycling procedures.
• Interact professionally with residents and visitors, address concerns or direct them to appropriate staff, and assist residents when needed.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal, leaf blowing, and pressure washing exterior surfaces.
• Follow safety procedures, use personal protective equipment properly, and promptly report hazards or potential risks.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) employer match
• Excellence rewards
• Wellness programs
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days
• Housing discount of 20% for most positions
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED