The Porter is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential grounds.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (Illustrative, not all inclusive)
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Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings.
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Removes trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
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Prepares property trash for city pickup.
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Assists in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to makeready.
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Performs assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
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Assists in the cleaning of available apartments and/or models.
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Assists in the troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems.
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Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Property Manager.
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Meticulously maintains curb appeal.
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Represents the community in a professional manner at all timeson/off property.
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Delivers communication documentation to residents.
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Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
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Learns and ensures compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.
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Other duties as assigned
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Basic proficiency of reading and writing of the English language.
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Minimum one year full‐time related experience.
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Willingness to perform all required tasks.
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Demonstrated knowledge of work safety habits.
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Ability to professionally represent the company.
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Able to work on‐call (as necessary and/or an emergency arises) and extended hours (including after hours and weekends).
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Attention to detail ‐ meticulous.
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Ability to organize and prioritize work.
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Ability to interact effectively with staff and residents.
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Ability to work individually and with a team.
Physical Nature of the Position
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Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods
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Ability to communicate orally and in writing
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Ability to visually inspect buildings and grounds
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Ability to lift or handle a variety of appliances and items including refrigerators, sinks, counter tops, fan motors, etc.; ability to handle ranges and refrigerators using appliance hand trucks
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Ability to perform heavy lifting of objects, e.g., lift 50 lbs. from ground to waist level
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Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools used in the groundskeeping
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Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and crouch in order to work in tight or cramped spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
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Ability to work in wet, damp, hot, cold, or dusty conditions for extended periods of time
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Ability to climb a ladder in order to gain access to work areas
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Ability to physically inspect units, grounds, and common areas
Position may be exposed to the following on a regular basis:
1. Odors 8. Muscular strain
2. Verbal abuse 9. Chemicals
3. Vision strain 10. Electrical current
4. Noise 11. Toxicants
5. Airborne particles 12. Caustics
6. Extreme temperatures 13. Blades/moving parts
7. All weather conditions
1. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
2. Ability to be covered under BPM’s liability insurance policy.
