Porter

Paths Management Services LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and vision options

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Disability and life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Paths Management Services LLC is seeking a Porter in Columbus, OH to support the Maintenance team with daily cleaning and upkeep of our properties. You will handle inside cleaning, trash removal, and basic exterior maintenance to ensure safe, clean, and welcoming environments for residents.

The role requires reliability, physical stamina, and a flexible schedule to meet operational needs. You will work closely with building staff and management, with a focus on safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Must understand safety hazards and proper sanitizing solutions.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Flexible schedule required, including occasional overtime.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and use maintenance tools.
• Good interpersonal skills with staff, customers, and visitors.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods.
• Experience with industrial cleaning equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily interior cleaning of buildings and common areas.
• Handle daily trash, recyclables, and curbside waste removal.
• Prepare vacant units and leave broom-swept condition.
• Clean and maintain exterior areas, parking lots, walkways, and lawns.
• Replace light bulbs, air filters, blinds, and other items.
• Assist with weather-related cleaning and snow removal.
• Report unsafe conditions or security issues to supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Flexible schedule

Basic repairs

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Lifting to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Buffing machine

Industrial vacuum

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Porter
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary/Objective: The Porter is responsible for assisting the Maintenance team in the day-to-day duties involved with maintaining the cleanliness of our property.

Classification: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
Location: Columbus, OH 43228

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Daily interior cleanliness of buildings, including general cleaning of common areas tasks included but were not limited to cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings vacuuming, sweeping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.


• Daily trash handling and removal including emptying of the building's compactors, breaking down and tying up cardboard boxes, and bringing trash and recyclables curbside for removal by the Department of Sanitation.


• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, remove all items left behind, and leave units in broom-swept condition.


• Required to perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, including exterior walls parking lots and structures, walkways and paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools/curbs/gutters, exterior hallways and stairwells, etc.


• Light maintenance (replace light bulbs, air filters, blinds, shades, and other items as directed).


• Placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, and assisting in weather-related cleaning conditions (snow removal or storm preparations.


• Report areas for unsafe conditions, unlocked doors in restricted areas, and potential security breaches on the grounds and report to manager/supervisor

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions


• Highly motivated service-oriented self-starter (poses strong work ethic to get tasks done in a timely manner)


• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including additional hours and adjusted shifts as required


• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance


• Good interpersonal skills with polite demeanor toward staff, customers, clients, and visitors to the property


• High School Diploma/GED


• Prolonged periods of standing


• Proficiency using large industrial cleaning equipment including a buffing machine for wood floors and other finished surfaces as well as large industrial vacuum cleaners.


• Due to the physical nature of certain required tasks, must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift to 50 pounds at a time

Pay Range: $16.00 - $17.50

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only


• Voluntary dental and vision plan options


• Paid Time Off


• 12 Paid Company Holidays


• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage


• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance


• Employee Referral Program


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Porter

Number of Openings 1

Location Wedgewood Village

This position is currently accepting applications.