Part-time Property Porter

The Star Companies•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Porter maintains the grounds, landscaping, janitorial services, and general curb appeal of a combined RV park and studio apartment property in San Ysidro, California. Duties are assigned under the direct supervision of the Regional Property Manager and Community Manager. This part-time position offers up to 28 hours per week, on a schedule of Sunday through Thursday or Saturday through Wednesday, at $18.50–$21.00 per hour. Applicants must be able to pass a seven-year background check; any offer is contingent on the results of background screening. The Star Companies is a family-owned and operated firm founded in 1958 that specializes in the manufactured housing industry. Its communities are located throughout California, Colorado, Idaho, and Nevada. The company’s mission is to provide superior service to manufactured home communities while maximizing the value of the properties it is entrusted to serve. Its stated core values are hands-on ownership, committing to your best work, always learning, doing the right thing, and being respectful.

Requirements

At least one year of recent experience in janitorial and landscape maintenance, property management, or apartment/residential maintenance.
Basic skills using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Customer-service orientation and a good work ethic.
Ability to resolve challenges logically and know when to refer complex issues to a higher-level manager.
Initiative, professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential matters.
Punctuality, neatness, and efficiency.
Ability to log maintenance records in a computer or app.
Ability to pass a seven-year background check; any job offer is based on the background-screening results.

Responsibilities

Operate power tools such as mowers, edgers, and blowers.
Perform regular gardening and landscaping work.
Maintain hand tools and assigned equipment.
Maintain common areas and perform janitorial work in areas such as laundry rooms, bathrooms, and the office.
Perform general repairs, including replacing broken tile, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, and locks, and painting.
Perform minor electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, and outlets.
Perform minor plumbing repairs, such as replacing fittings and faucets and clearing drain stoppages.
Work with property utility systems, including water, gas, electric, and sewer shut-offs and change-outs.
Assist with preparing vacant units or RV spaces for occupancy.
Assist with move-in and move-out inspections.
Maintain accurate records of work performed.
Follow work and service ticket orders and work with minimal supervision.
Refer more complex issues to a higher-level manager when appropriate.