Porter

United Group; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K Retirement Plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading property management company seeks a full-time Porter in Troy, NY. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in community areas, assisting with minor maintenance, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $19 per hour, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in residential property maintenance preferred.
• Experience in either residential or commercial cleaning.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum all common area carpet and tile floors.
• Clean all common area restrooms and laundry rooms.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning products and equipment.

Skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union’s Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for five years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for full-time Porter to join the team at College Suites at City Station, one of United Group’s professionally managed student housing communities located in Troy, NY. To learn more about our property, please visit: https://citystation.mycollegesuites.com/

Daily:

• Vacuums all common area carpet and tile floors
• Touch up cleaning of laundry rooms
• Cleans all glass in the vestibules of all buildings
• Cleans all common area restrooms
• Sweeps all stairwells
• Vacuums, sweeps, dusts all Community Rooms
• Cleans trash rooms and trash cans
• Vacuums and dusts all offices

Additional Items:

• All windows in the building are to be cleaned inside and out, twice per year
• All common area carpeting is to be cleaned, twice per year
• Maintains the inventory of all cleaning products
• Maintains all cleaning equipment and have serviced at appropriate times
• Assists in the cleaning of vacant units
• Assists in other items as needed, i.e. landscaping, minor maintenance items, grounds maintenance, painting, and being available for emergency situations

Physical Demands + Work Environment

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours.
• Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions.
• Frequently may be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects.
• Potential exposure to substances such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. which may be considered irritants.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Job Overview + Requirements

• Job Type: Porter, Non – Exempt; $19.00 per hour
• Work Hours: Full Time – Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (evening and weekend availability for any after hour calls).
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, etc.
• Required Education: High School Diploma; applicable work history
• Required Experience: 1 + years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred. Experience in either residential or commercial cleaning, maintenance or general facility support.
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level. Strong teamwork skills. Willing to work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, excellent communication and customer service skills. Willingness to assist other team members as needed and good work and safety habits

Benefits + Time Off

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.