Porter

Exponential-Property-Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponential-Property-Group in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Porter to maintain property curb appeal and assist staff for efficient operations.

The role includes preventive maintenance, safety checks, exterior lighting, and general cleaning across pool, laundry, mailrooms, and recreation areas, with daily reporting of issues to management and support for make-ready tasks.

Qualifications

• Must meet all physical requirements and be able to take direction.
• Equipment must be used with proper safety gear (back support belt, goggles, masks, gloves).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and replace exterior lighting regularly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Keep property clean and free of litter and debris.
• Assist with make-ready duties and general tasks as directed.
• Operate and maintain tools safely.

Skills

Physical ability

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual labor

Tools

Hand tools

Wheelbarrows & dollies

Ladders & hoists

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

An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:

• Hand Tools Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers,
• 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:
• Bend/Stoop/Squat Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
• Climb Stairs Service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
• Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Reach Above Shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
• Climb Ladders Perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs.
• Writing Inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.
• 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.
• 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.

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