Porter

B.HOM Student Living•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Porter maintains the property and apartments in a clean and safe manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role helps ensure the property’s physical condition meets company standards and applicable laws. The Porter works with the maintenance team to maintain curb appeal and provides customer service while supporting the daily upkeep of the community’s grounds, buildings, pool, office, clubhouse, and amenity areas. The position is non-exempt and reports to the General Manager, with no direct reports. The position is based at The Grayson in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The schedule is 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours and/or weekends as scheduled or needed for business needs. The role also includes an emergency on-call requirement and may involve assisting with after-hours maintenance emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some experience in groundskeeping, caretaking, or janitorial work.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills.
Reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement.
Ability to assist with after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
Ability to use general cleaning equipment and tools, including hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers, and hoses.
Ability to regularly climb stairs.
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach forward and overhead, and grasp; ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs. with mechanical assistance.
Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

College hours preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an excellent customer service relationship by adhering to CEV Standards.
Work with the maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal.
Inspect exterior grounds and buildings, including breezeways, daily.
Pick up trash on the grounds and run the trash compactor daily, including weekends as scheduled.
Clean the mailbox area daily.
Water flowers, plants, and shrubs as needed.
Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleaning as needed; maintain accurate pool chemical records according to state and local requirements.
Pick up trash, straighten, and wipe down furniture in the pool area.
Assist with the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the office, clubhouse, and amenity areas.
Check and replace light bulbs as needed.
Maintain painting of curbs and speed bumps.
Sweep, blow, and/or pressure wash breezeways, parking lots, and common areas.
Keep storm drains free of debris.
Deliver and/or post correspondence, newsletters, and flyers.
Assist with turn events and trash out vacant units.
Perform other duties as assigned.