PORTER

Apartment Management Professionals; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Apartment Management Professionals in Austin, TX is seeking a Porter to maintain grounds, amenities, and exteriors while assisting with move-ins and general maintenance. The role focuses on keeping up appearances and reporting repair needs to the Maintenance Director.

Strong organization and safety awareness are valued as essential attributes.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time related experience.
• Willingness to perform required tasks as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work on-call, including after-hours and weekends when necessary.
• Strong multitasking skills, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing offices, parking lots, and other community areas.
• Remove trash from office spaces and the apartment community perimeter daily, preparing it for city pick-up.
• Assist in preparing market-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist with cleaning available apartments and/or models.
• Help troubleshoot and repair mechanical, carpentry, and electrical issues.
• Report maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Director for appropriate repairs in apartments, models, clubhouses, or shared areas.
• Ensure the community maintains high curb appeal.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, ensuring timely corrections.
• Perform all other duties as required and assigned

Skills

Groundskeeping

Maintenance tasks

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Porter will be responsible for ensuring the grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing offices, and parking lots are well-maintained. This position involves daily trash removal, preparing units for move-in, assisting with maintenance tasks, and reporting any repair concerns to the Maintenance Director. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, be proactive in ensuring safety, and maintain a high standard of curb appeal throughout the community.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, leasing offices, parking lots, and other community areas.
• Remove trash from office spaces and the apartment community perimeter daily, preparing it for city pick-up.
• Assist in preparing market-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments before make-ready.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist with cleaning available apartments and/or models.
• Help troubleshoot and repair mechanical, carpentry, and electrical issues.
• Report maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Director for appropriate repairs in apartments, models, clubhouses, or shared areas.
• Ensure the community maintains high curb appeal.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, ensuring timely corrections.
• Perform all other duties as required and assigned

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of full-time related experience.
• Willingness to perform required tasks as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work on-call, including after-hours and weekends when necessary.
• Strong multitasking skills, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires the ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely climb ladders and stairs as part of daily tasks.

Working Conditions

• This is a hands-on role that combines physical work with occasional office responsibilities.
• Significant time will be spent outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and elements