HOA Porter (CA)

Seabreeze Management Company Inc; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seabreeze Management Company in California is seeking a Porter to uphold the property's image by keeping the site neat, clean, and in good repair. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform custodial duties, trash management, and basic repairs across the association grounds.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), at least one year of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent helpful.
• Minimum of one year related job experience.
• Good communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of custodial, trash management, landscaping, and basic repairs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial/janitorial duties in common areas, buildings, and surrounding property.
• Remove and manage trash and ensure recycling separation prior to pickup.
• Perform maintenance and small repairs such as painting, door/window repairs, lighting upkeep, and light carpentry.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor and staff with landscape projects and emergency or other tasks as needed.

Skills

Custodial duties

Trash management

Light carpentry

Landscape

General labor

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Seabreeze Management Company is a full-service property management firm with a diverse management portfolio of over 150,000 residential and commercial properties. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Seabreeze has offered an unrivaled client experience to commercial common-interest developments and homeowners’ associations for over 35 years. With offices throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and Washington Seabreeze and its family of companies has expanded its mission to be a trusted advisor and collaborative partner with developments to build thriving associations through superior service and integrity.

At Seabreeze, people are at the heart of what we do. Our philosophy, "Passion when combined with commitment, makes anyone unstoppable" is carried out by enthusiastic and customer‑centric teams who serve the communities where we work and live.

Summary

The Porter position upholds the image of the complex and ensures the property looks neat, is clean, and in good repair. Reporting to, and taking direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, the Day Porter exercises and develops work skills in the following areas: custodial/janitorial duties, trash management, small repairs, and landscape.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, receives daily work assignments including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Perform custodial/janitorial duties in common areas, buildings, and surrounding property. Vacuum and clean carpets, sweep/power wash courtyard, sidewalk, stair and elevated walkway surfaces as needed to remove stains and improve appearance. Routinely wipe down interior building features such as doors, handles, walls, trim, elevators and handrails, and equipment. Generally clean all Association property to the highest levels of appearance.
2. Remove and manage trash throughout the residential property, routinely cleaning trash receptacles, bins, and compactor area. Ensure recycling, landfill, and compost trash are separated before pickup by Recology. Support 'special collections' for the disposal of electronics, large household items and more, from the property.
3. Perform maintenance and repair items as required, such as small painting projects, door and window repairs, lighting upkeep, and small carpentry projects.

Assist Maintenance Supervisor and other staff in the following areas as needed:

1. Landscape projects such as planting/removing trees and shrubs, moving soil, pruning trees, weed control
2. Emergency projects following loss events such as sink overflows, toilet leaks, fires, etc.
3. Common area plumbing problems
4. Repair and upkeep of interior and exterior building features
5. Miscellaneous repairs, painting, renovations

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent helpful.
• Minimum of one year related job experience

Language Skills

• The candidate must have good communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.

Specific Skills/Knowledge

Basic knowledge of and use of tools and equipment in:

• Custodial/Janitorial
• Trash management
• Concrete surface cleaning
• Light carpentry
• Landscape
• General labor

Tools include, but are not limited to: vacuums, mops, brooms, carpet extractor, washer/dryer, hammer, pliers, pick, wire cutters, saw, drills, socket, wrenches, levels, shovel, rake, tamper, electrical tester, compressor, painting equipment, two-occupant electric maintenance cart.

Excellent communication skills

Personal etiquette

Politeness

Availability

Saturday through Wednesday; 5:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Work Environment

Occasional overtime work required when emergency situations arise. Rotating "On-Call" service as required.

The Association maintains a smoke-free environment in its offices, buildings, and surrounding property.

The Porter position may be hazardous at times. Extreme care should be taken when using any tool, while operating machinery, driving a vehicle and when working with electricity. Each employee is responsible to assist the department in maintaining a safe working environment.

Seabreeze is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates the diversity of our team. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, please contact the People Strategy & Operations Team at [e-mail].