Porter - Affordable Housing

About the role

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves residents at scale. The Porter provides routine cleaning and custodial care of the property’s exterior, maintaining clean and hygienic conditions of the premises and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect the property daily, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, carpets, vents, restrooms, and other common areas; picking up trash; and keeping building entrances, lobbies, grounds, and exterior areas clean, clear, and free of clutter.
• Walk the property daily, inspecting all areas for cleanliness and safety, and helping to maintain great curb appeal.
• Report any conditions on the property that prevent cleaning or require additional cleaning attention and notify supervisor of problems or difficulties in performing job duties.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Perform assigned tasks at cleaning sites, including but not limited to carpet cleaning, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Assist in moving supplies and equipment as needed.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and notify management when the need for replenishment arises.
• Perform snow and ice removal, including applying salt or ice melt, from entrances, sidewalks, walkways, and other exterior areas, if necessary based on property location.
• Place appropriate safety signage for wet floors, wet paint, and other potential hazards.
• Respond promptly to spills, cleaning emergencies, snow/ice conditions, and other urgent property needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• $2,500 signing bonus
• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain
• Employer Paid Vision
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%
• 12+ paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation
• 7 sick days
• Employer Paid Life
• Flexible Spending
• Nationwide Pet
• Disability
• Laser Correction

Qualifications

• General interest in custodial and cleaning work, with strong attention to detail.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Schedule

Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends (and potential on‑call requirements as needed).