Porter
About The Position
At MRK, the Porter maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of the property. The role helps ensure grounds, common areas, interior spaces, and offices are clean, safe, and well maintained, while creating a positive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The Porter also prepares vacated apartments for new residents by restoring them to move-in condition. This role supports the Flemington North and South communities, comprising 184 residential units. The Porter may also assist maintenance technicians and support other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of general maintenance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations preferred.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- ANSI-approved steel-toe or composite shoes required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to assist other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of general maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Patrol the property daily, identify areas requiring cleaning, and complete necessary work, including removing trash and debris from grounds and common areas, maintaining the dumpster area, and vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
- Restore vacated apartments to move-in condition by cleaning appliances, kitchen cabinets, sinks and floors; bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, sinks and floors; windows and front doors; and performing touch-up painting as necessary.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including weed removal, grass cutting and planting, and snow and leaf removal from sidewalks, walkways, steps, driveways and parking spaces.
- Clean the property office as necessary, including emptying trash, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning the bathroom and kitchen; complete janitorial requirements according to the janitorial schedule.
- Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance, capital improvements, and work orders as needed.
- Assist at other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed, with travel of up to 10% of the time.
Benefits
- Full medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off accrued based on years of service.
- Supplemental insurance for employees and families.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling.
- Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services.
- Approximately fourteen paid holidays per year.
- A great working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
