Porter

Pratum Companies • Kensington, MD

7d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderly condition of the property’s grounds, amenities, dumpster areas, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings. The role includes frequent property walks to remove litter, debris, and pet waste; trash-outs and make-ready assistance for vacant apartments; light landscaping; painting; and routine maintenance tasks as assigned. The Porter also helps maintain curb appeal, keeps storage and dumpster areas orderly, reports maintenance and safety concerns, and supports the maintenance team with tasks such as snow removal when applicable.

The position requires maintaining professional, courteous relations with residents and representing Pratum with professionalism and integrity. Work may involve lifting and carrying materials, operating equipment, working in all types of weather, and occasional exposure to chemicals or other groundskeeping hazards. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with an anticipated pay rate of $21–$23 per hour. Overtime is eligible for hours worked in excess of 40 per week. Full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for vacation, sick and related leave, paid holidays, and health and welfare benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic painting skills.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required for groundskeeping work.
• Ability to frequently walk the apartment community.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and operate light or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to work safely around occasional groundskeeping hazards, including chemicals.
• Customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous groundskeeping experience.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance.
• Pool maintenance certification.

Responsibilities

• Keep the office, building, grounds, amenities, and community areas clean and orderly.
• Frequently walk the property and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings.
• Clean common areas and remove trash from office areas and the apartment community perimeter.
• Perform daily trash-outs at vacated apartments, remove abandoned items, transfer trash to the dumpster or storage area, and keep dumpster areas clean and orderly.
• Assist with cleaning, turning, painting, and preparing vacant apartments for the market.
• Perform light landscaping, including raking, sweeping, shoveling, cleaning shrub areas, and keeping sidewalks and walking areas clear.
• Use a pressure washer and other equipment to maintain the property’s curb appeal.
• Assist the maintenance team with assigned maintenance tasks and snow removal when applicable.
• Report maintenance concerns and unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• Check and replace exterior lighting regularly.
• Clean and maintain the pool as directed if certified for pool maintenance.
• Change locks and make keys when directed.
• Repair or replace windows, screens, sliding glass doors, and similar items as assigned.
• Help maintain storage areas and ensure they remain locked when not in use.
• Maintain awareness of utility, apartment, fixture, and sewer clean-out shutoffs.
• Maintain good relations with residents and professional standards of hygiene and appearance.

Benefits

• Full-time positions of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for two weeks of paid vacation, sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health and welfare benefits.
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 per week.
• May be eligible for discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED