Porter

The Michaels Organization; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Scholarship Program

Job summary

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate, seeking a Porter to maintain curb appeal and support staff. You will walk the property, remove litter, and assist in daily operations to ensure a clean, safe living environment for residents.

Responsibilities include trash-out tasks, make-ready support, and upkeep of common areas; you will work closely with maintenance staff and management to keep properties in top condition and compliant with policies and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading/writing in English to understand warning labels and instructions.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform cleaning duties with attention to detail.
• Experience in maintenance/janitorial/porter roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfers trash and debris to dumpster and keeps area clean.
• Performs trash-out duties at vacated apartments daily.
• Assists with make-ready duties as directed by management.
• Performs work area cleanup and safety-related tasks.
• Cleans and maintains various common areas (Office, Laundry, mail rooms, pathways, stairways, etc.).
• Keeps grounds neat and litter-free; performs raking, sweeping, and shoveling as needed.
• Assists in maintaining storage and shop areas.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned by Maintenance Superintendent and Community Manager.

Skills

Lift 40 pounds

Customer service

Hand tools knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Paint rollers/brushes

Job description

Overview

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The primary responsibilities of the position involve the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. The Porter will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner. Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris, cigarette butts, and all other forms of debris. Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.

Responsibilities

1. Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-up and sweep area.Keeps dumpster/compactor doors closed.

2. Performs "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.

3. Assists with "make-ready" duties when requested by the Community Manager or Maintenance Superintendent.

4. Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.

5. Details property on a regular basis specific areas include but are not limited to: Management Office Laundry room. Mail rooms (if applicable). Pathways to show units/models Stairways and breezeways Dumpster areas. Recreation areas. Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office. Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings. Exterior lighting fixtures Parking lots and drives

6. Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.

7. Helps clean and maintain storage and shop areas.

8. Performs any additional duties assigned by Maintenance Superintendent and Community Manager.

Qualifications

Required Experience: Experience in the multifamily industry is not required but preferred. Previous experience in a maintenance, janitorial or porter position preferred.

Required Education/Training: High school diploma/GED requiredBasic proficiency of reading and writing of the English language to understand warning/caution labels and written instructions.

Required Skills and Abilities: Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds at a timeMust have exceptional customer service skillsModerate knowledge of all basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pint rollers/brushes.Attention to detail of cleaning duties

Working Conditions: Will be exposed to dirt, dust and cleaning solvents and chemicals.Occasional Overtime and/or weekend work may be required to maintain cleaning standards.

Salary Range Information:

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits:

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through variousprofessional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website.

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!

Salary Range

$17.00 per hour