Day Porter - Janitorial (Full Time)

southwest-equity-partners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Equity Partners is seeking a Roving Porter to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of multiple apartment communities across San Diego. This hands-on role focuses on janitorial tasks and property upkeep, with travel between sites and collaboration with Property Managers and Maintenance teams to ensure clean, safe environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial or porter experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required due to travel between properties.
• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of assigned apartment communities.
• Clean building entrances, walkways, stairwells, and common areas.
• Pick up litter and debris in parking lots and grounds.
• Maintain trash and recycling areas; clean around dumpsters.
• Clean laundry rooms and shared resident areas; wipe surfaces and mop floors.
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows, doors, railings, and surfaces.
• Proactively inspect properties and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Travel between multiple properties during the workday.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Independent worker

Time management

Outdoor work

Communication

Transportation

Physical stamina

Education

Background in janitorial/porter roles

Job description

Since 2006, Southwest Equity Partners has been connecting tenants with multi-family and commercial properties throughout San Diego, California. Each and every day, we exceed both our resident’s and client’s expectations by embodying our mission statement and living our core values.

Southwest Equity Partners prides ourselves on building long-term relationships with a people-first attitude. We are committed to delivering an exceptional rental experience for our tenants and giving our investment property owners peace of mind when it comes to the management of their investments.

About the role

• The Roving Porter is responsible for helping maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of multiple apartment communities within our portfolio. This is a hands-on, mobile position focused primarily on janitorial services, property cleanliness, and general upkeep rather than maintenance repairs.
• The Roving Porter will travel between assigned properties and work closely with Property Managers, Regional Managers, and the Maintenance team to ensure our communities are clean, safe, and well maintained. An important part of this role is proactively identifying and reporting maintenance, safety, or property concerns before they become larger issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of assigned apartment communities.
• Clean building entrances, walkways, stairwells, breezeways, courtyards, and other common areas.
• Pick up litter and debris throughout parking lots, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and common grounds.
• Maintain trash and recycling areas, including cleaning around dumpsters and trash enclosures.
• Clean laundry rooms and other shared resident areas, including wiping surfaces and mopping floors as needed.
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows, doors, railings, and other common-area surfaces.
• Assist with keeping vacant units and surrounding areas clean and presentable when requested.
• Proactively inspect properties while completing daily duties and immediately report maintenance needs, safety hazards, leaks, damage, lighting issues, plumbing concerns, or other property deficiencies to the appropriate team member.
• Take ownership of identifying concerns rather than waiting for residents or management to report them.
• Complete assigned property visits and cleaning tasks according to the established schedule.
• Take before-and-after photos or provide updates when requested.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment and notify management when additional materials are needed.
• Assist with other general property upkeep and porter duties as assigned.
• Travel between multiple properties throughout the workday.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, professional-looking properties.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to recognize potential maintenance, safety, and property concerns and communicate them promptly.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good time-management skills and ability to complete assigned properties within scheduled timeframes.
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures, property-specific instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, and management.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between assigned properties.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull cleaning supplies and equipment and perform tasks that require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs.

Education and/or experience

• Previous experience in janitorial services, apartment/community porter work, housekeeping, commercial cleaning, property upkeep, or a similar position preferred.
• Experience working at apartment communities or other multifamily properties is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and proper cleaning procedures preferred.
• Basic familiarity with common property maintenance concerns and the ability to recognize when something requires attention is preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record may be required due to regular travel between properties.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative are valued as much as direct industry experience.