Maintenance Porter/Package Handler

Russo Property Management; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Property Management is seeking an experienced Maintenance Porter for our luxury property in Kearny, NJ. The role focuses on keeping the grounds, common areas, and leasing offices tidy and well-maintained while delivering excellent resident service.

The candidate will handle package delivery, trash removal, and after-hours on-call emergencies, requiring HS/GED and 1–2 years of maintenance experience. A reliable vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required.
• 1–2 years of maintenance or related experience.
• Customer-service oriented mindset.
• Professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor.
• Proactive self-starter and a team player.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents and staff.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to respond to on-call emergencies at the property.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver packages arriving onsite (primary responsibility).
• Remove trash and recycling from building and transport to outside dumpsters daily.
• Remove trash from the community perimeter daily.
• Assist in apartment make-ready process.
• Respond to after-hours on-call emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Reliability

On-call readiness

Proactive

Education

HS / GED

Job description

Description

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.

Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve. In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

Russo Property Management is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Porter with excellent customer service skills. The Maintenance Porter is responsible for assisting with maintaining the physical grounds, leasing office, amenity spaces, building exteriors, common areas, and parking lots.

The candidate chosen for the position will be placed at our luxurious property located in Kearny, NJ.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and delivery of the packages that arrive onsite for the residents (Primary Responsibility)
• Remove trash and recycling from the building and transport to outside dumpster areas daily.
• Remove trash from the community’s perimeter daily.
• Assist in apartment make-ready process.
• Respond to after-hours on-call emergencies.

Requirements

• HS / GED education
• 1-2 years of maintenance or related experience
• Customer service first attitude.
• Professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor.
• Proactive self-starter and a team-player.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents and staff.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to respond to on-call emergencies at the property