Porter

Exponential Property Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponential Property Group in Fort Worth, TX is seeking aProperty Porter responsible for upkeep of the exterior and assisting staff to manage the property efficiently. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and maintaining curb appeal across the grounds and common areas.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, trash-out duties, basic repairs, and assisting with make-ready tasks as directed by the supervisor. The position may require weekends and physical work outdoors.

Qualifications

• Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
• Must wear back support belt, goggles, masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.
• Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as checking exterior lighting and, if certified for pool maintenance, cleaning and maintaining pool.
• Maintain awareness of safety and promptly report or correct unsafe conditions.
• Keep storage areas locked and ensure cleanliness of pool area, laundry rooms, mail rooms, dumpsters, recreation areas, and walkways.
• Assist with make-ready duties and various physical tasks as directed by management or senior maintenance technician.
• Perform interior and exterior painting duties and other routine maintenance as requested.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Worth, TX 76116

The primary responsibilities of the Porter 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.

WAGE/HOUR STATUS

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Preventive Maintenance/Safety

• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• If certified for pool maintenance, cleans and maintains pool as directed.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Constantly observes condition of apartment property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Must be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
• Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.

General

• Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, debris and pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times.
• Pool area.
• Laundry room
• Mail rooms (if applicable).
• Dumpster areas.
• Recreation areas.
• Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office
• Walkways to and from, and in-between buildings.
• Parking lots and drives.
• 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.
• Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-ups and sweeps area. Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas; shovels mud when necessary. Uses blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Repairs and replaces windows, screens, sliding glass doors, etc. Performs routine maintenance on property as requested by manager and senior maintenance technician.
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed; e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assists with \"make-ready\" duties when requested by the manager or senior maintenance technician.
• Helps clean and maintain storage areas.
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site.
• Completes minor and routine service requests when requested by manager and/or senior maintenance technician. Follow procedures when service requests are performed.
• Changes locks, makes keys when directed.
• Distributes resident communications to residents; e.g., upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters.
• Performs work area clean‑up and safety related duties.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter; e.g., rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by senior maintenance technician and manager.

Qualifications

Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.

Equipment Requirement

• Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate.

Work Hours

Minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekly schedule may change as required. May be necessary to work weekends.

Equipment/Machinery/Tools

Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.

User‑Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on foot.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
  1. Bend/Stoop/Squat: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
  2. Climb Stairs: Service requests, make‑ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
  3. Push or Pull: Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
  4. Reach Above Shoulder: Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
  5. Climb Ladders: Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
  6. Grasp/Grip/Turning: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
  7. Finger Dexterity: Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
  8. Writing: Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.
• Lifting/Carrying (paperwork, deliveries, files, miscellaneous):
  1. Over 150 lbs: Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
  2. 75 lbs. – 150 lbs.: Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
  3. 25 lbs. – 75 lbs.: Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
  4. 1 – 25 lbs.: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
  5. Under 10 lbs.: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)
• NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is to be accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

SPEAKING REQUIREMENTS

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate over telephone and in person with prospects, residents, vendors and corporate and resident staff.

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced and customer service‑oriented environment.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Works as part of a team, as well as complete assignments independently.
• Takes instructions from supervisors.
• Exercises problem‑solving skills.
• Interacts with co‑workers, supervisors, guests, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoors (66% to 100% of the time), all conditions, often for extended periods of time.
• Occasional exposure (1% to 33% of time) to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc. Example: Apartments during/after make‑ready.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

REASONING DEVELOPMENT

Moderate. Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to a variety of practical situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may occasionally involve minor deviations. Needs ability to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns and complies with all company safety rules.
• Uses appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery, or materials encompassed by job duties.
• Must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook, or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing/ to employees.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.
• This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other company officials.
• This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee.
• The job responsibilities of this position may include cross‑training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area.

Employment at this company requires that you be capable of performing the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, effectively and safely.