Porter

CAF Management - The Washington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

15 Paid Holidays

PTO by tenure

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) + Roth IRA

Paid Parental Leave

Housing discount

Recognition programs

Job summary

CAF Management is hiring a Porter to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of apartment communities, indoors and outdoors. You’ll support the maintenance team with curb appeal and keep common areas tidy to enhance resident experience.

This role suits someone who takes pride in outdoor work, likes hands-on tasks, and wants to grow in property management. Previous groundskeeping or janitorial experience is a plus. Strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Availability to work Saturdays (closed Sundays) and maintain a flexible weekday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of community grounds, sidewalks, parking areas, and trash enclosures
• Clean and maintain breezeways, entryways, stairwells, and common areas
• Pressure wash buildings, entryways, and walkways as needed
• Remove trash and debris from grounds, dumpster areas, and bulk trash zones
• Monitor and empty trash receptacles throughout the property
• Assist with light maintenance tasks as directed (painting, minor repairs, curb appeal projects)
• Communicate maintenance concerns or safety issues to the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor

Skills

Strong work ethic

Outdoor work

Team player

Independent worker

Weekend availability

Job description

Description

Porter

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Pay: Competitive hourly rate + commission

Keep Communities Clean—and Careers Moving

At CAF Management, Porters help maintain the appearance and cleanliness of our apartment communities, inside and out. From keeping common areas tidy to supporting the maintenance team with curb appeal, your work directly impacts the resident experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors and with their hands, and is looking to grow in the property management industry. Many of our maintenance team members started as porters and advanced from there.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness of community grounds, sidewalks, parking areas, and trash enclosures
• Clean and maintain breezeways, entryways, stairwells, and common areas
• Pressure wash buildings, entryways, and walkways as needed
• Remove trash and debris from grounds, dumpster areas, and bulk trash zones
• Monitor and empty trash receptacles throughout the property
• Assist with light maintenance tasks as directed (painting, minor repairs, curb appeal projects)
• Communicate maintenance concerns or safety issues to the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required:

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Availability to work Saturdays (closed Sundays) and maintain a flexible weekday schedule

Preferred:

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, janitorial, or general labor
• Bilingual abilities
• Willingness to grow into a maintenance-related role

What You’ll Get

CAF offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry—because we believe when we take care of you, you can take care of everything else.

• Commission opportunities based on performance
• 15 Paid Holidays (including CAF Impact Day)
• PTO based on tenure:
• 0-4 years: 15 days
• 5-9 years: 20 days
• 10-14 years: 25 days
• 15+ years: 30 days
• 3 Flex Days per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision (employee medical starts at $65/month)
• 401(k) + Roth IRA with company contributions (after 6 months)
• Paid Parental Leave (10 days)
• 30-50% Employee Housing Discount (after 30 days, if applicable)
• Recognition programs and a people-first culture

Grow With a Company That Invests in You

We believe in growing our people from within. Whether you’re starting in your first property role or looking to move into maintenance, CAF provides the support and opportunities to advance your career.

Physical Requirements

This role requires frequent outdoor work and ongoing movement throughout the property. Team members must be able to safely perform the following tasks:

• On your feet: 75% to 100% of the time
• Physical activities (75% to 100%):
• Bend/stoop/squat/kneel (e.g., collecting debris, moving items)
• Climb stairs and walk grounds regularly
• Push/pull, stand, and walk (e.g., trash removal, light equipment use)
• Reach above shoulders (e.g., cleaning, storing supplies)
• Grasp/grip/turn and use finger dexterity (e.g., handling tools, hoses, power washers)
• Lifting/Carrying:
• Over 50 lbs: Occasional need (10% to 25%)
• 10-25 lbs: Frequent need (25% to 75%)
• Under 10 lbs: Frequent need (75% to 100%)