Porter - Franklin Apartments

Benton Communities • Takoma Park, MD

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About The Position

Benton Communities is a Columbia, Maryland based residential property management firm dedicated to creating thriving communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With a portfolio of over 5,000 multi-family, and senior apartment homes, our Benton Communities team is adept at managing both conventional and affordable communities.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Service Manager or Community Manager, the Porter/Custodian ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of all building breezeways, stairways, and other public areas, providing efficient housekeeping functions.

Requirements

• Three to six months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to speak and read simple sentences in English.
• Ability to use units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Responsibilities

• Clean all common areas including stairways and breezeways.
• Inspect and clean property grounds daily.
• Clean laundry room floors, bathrooms, walls, and appliances.
• Inspect all light fixtures for bulb replacement and clean fixtures monthly.
• Clean mailbox fronts and report necessary repairs.
• Prepare and clean vacant apartments including appliances, bathrooms, sinks, floors, carpets, light fixtures, cabinets, and windows.
• Open and close the laundry room daily.
• Perform landscaping and lawn care duties as needed.
• Report damages or excessive trash in common areas.
• Report damaged shrubbery, fencing, and flowers.
• Remove snow from walkways, steps, breezeways, and other common areas during and after snow or ice storms, and spread ice melt to prevent slips and falls.
• Maintain a professional image through personal habits, demeanor, and attire.
• Adhere to company standards on conduct, attendance, and embody the company's mission and values.
• Demonstrate good communication skills with residents, visitors, and team members.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Observe all required health and safety requirements.
• Follow precautions stated on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials used.
• Understand financial implications of job duties and act accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including PTO accrual for full-time employment up to 120 hours during the first year of employment which increases by one day with each additional year of employment up to 200 hours.
• We also offer health, dental, vision, life, LTD, AFLAC, and matched 401(k) programs with eligibility on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• We offer a $1500 annualized waiver, if health insurance coverage is not needed.
• In addition, 10 paid Holidays and Veteran's Day for our employees that are Veterans (thank you for your service!); Birthday PTO after one year of employment; Personal Day after 6 months of employment; and 4 Wellness Days each year.
• Position is eligible for a bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed