Porter

Duties

• Complete projects/tasks in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Maintain the appearance of the hallways and grounds effectively
• Constantly observe the condition of the community and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe conditions
• Distribute communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, violations and newsletters
• Remove trash from vacant apartments and all common areas on a daily basis
• Remove property deserted by tenants such as furniture and other miscellaneous items and disposes/stores as directed by the Property Director
• Check exterior lighting and replace bulbs on a regular basis where practical or reports outage to Maintenance Supervisor
• Physically walk the property on a daily basis to ensure pathways to units/models, stairways and breezeways, dumpster areas, recreation areas, common areas, grounds adjacent to the road and walkways remain neat and free of litter and debris at all times
• Assist with make-ready duties as requested by management
• Avoid any problem that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, guests and the public. This includes condition of pool gates, fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc.
• Display a service-oriented mindset at all times maintaining courtesy and diplomacy with residents, colleagues, management, vendors and all external customers

Requirements

• Education/Training: Experience in grounds keeping, landscaping and basic maintenance
• Experience operating small hand tools, gas powered tools, blower, power washer
• For safety purposes must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English; bilingual Spanish skills for reading, writing and effective communication are a plus

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to prioritize and organize your daily work responsibilities
• Ensure excellent service standards to maintain high level of resident satisfaction
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to make sound decisions and problem solve timely and effectively
• Work cooperatively with others

Physical, Equipment and Work Environment

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Employs two persons lift when lifting/carrying objects that weigh more than 50 lbs
• Significant amount of walking throughout the day
• Climbing up and down a ladder
• Use of general grounds keeping equipment including, but not limited to leaf blowers, snow blowers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials

Benefits

• Salary and benefits package which includes a 401K, optional medical and dental insurance and prescription drug coverage, disability benefits, paid sick time, company holidays and vacation
• EPM is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer