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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.
- Sweep, blow, pick up trash, pet waste and remove debris from all common areas, ensuring a tidy and well-kept appearance.
- Clean and maintain all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, fitness centers, and restrooms.
- Ensure that common areas are stocked with necessary supplies, such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
- Clean windows, doors, and other glass surfaces to maintain a polished appearance.
- 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.
- Assist with the removal of bulk trash items from common areas or around dumpsters and ensure that recycling procedures are followed.
- Interact with residents and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any concerns or directing them to the appropriate staff member.
- Provide assistance to residents when needed, such as helping with carrying items or providing directions around the property.
- 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).
- Report any safety hazards or potential risks to the Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager or General Operations Manager immediately.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Some custodial or general maintenance experience preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, as this property requires the use of golf carts so associate can complete essential job functions as part of onsite operations.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Communicates basic technical or factual information with colleagues and/or immediate Managers who are familiar with job area
Location
- San Jose, California
Work Type
- Regular
- Onsite
Experience Level
- No formal supervisory responsibilities
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.