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About the Role

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the grounds, curb appeal, clubhouse, amenities, and other common areas at one or more properties to assist preserving the asset and to provide a quality living environment for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the property’s exterior areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, courtyards, and landscaping.
• Clean and maintain all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, fitness centers, and restrooms.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards observed during duties to the Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager or General Operations Manager.
• Ensure that all trash receptacles on the property are emptied regularly and that the surrounding areas are clean.
• Interact with residents and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any concerns or directing them to the appropriate staff member.
• Perform seasonal tasks, such as snow and ice removal, leaf blowing, or pressure washing exterior surfaces.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while performing duties, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Other duties and tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some custodial or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize a personal smart device for apps related to property operations and communication.
• Comfortable with basic computer tasks, including using Microsoft Office programs like Outlook emails.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Operates in a fast-paced work setting both indoor and outdoor.
• Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.
• This role requires a five-day onsite workweek that likely includes weekend coverage.
• Requires continuous physical effort, including heavy lifting (over 50 pounds).
• Involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and other strenuous activities.
• May require the ability to operate heavy machinery or perform physically demanding tasks regularly.
• Occasional travel to various locations for meetings, projects, client visits, or on-site work.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• Communicates basic technical or factual information with colleagues and/or immediate Managers who are familiar with job area.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and defined procedures.
• Requires limited judgement to perform routine/recurring tasks.
• Limited - decisions generally affect own job and rarely affect work of others.

Skills

• Microsoft Office programs
• Outlook emails

Location

• Menlo Park, California

Work Type

• Regular
• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Some custodial or general maintenance experience preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $22.12 - $26.20 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid parental leave
• 401k employer match
• Excellence rewards
• Wellness programs
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days
• Housing discount of 20%

About the Company

• Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest.
• We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams.
• Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.