Porter

Asset Living; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking an on-site Maintenance professional in Homewood, AL. You will perform grounds and building maintenance, respond to resident requests, and support safety and preventative maintenance programs. The role includes on-call emergencies and delivering strong customer service to residents.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, basic on-site software skills, and knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA. This is a full-time, hourly position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to understand and perform all on‑site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community grounds, buildings, breezeways, and common areas.
• Attend onsite daily and respond to resident requests and work orders promptly.
• Inspect and repair grounds, buildings, and other community features; ensure safety.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and follow safety standards.
• Participate in on‑call emergencies and coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and enforce community policies.
• Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Fair Housing Laws knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Community Maintenance
• Regular/daily onsite attendance is required
• Responsible for cleaning, trash removal, and general maintenance of grounds, buildings, breezeways, and all interior and exterior (when applicable) community common areas
• Respond to resident/management requests and work orders for community common areas, buildings, and units in a timely manner
• Ensure all repairs and replacements necessary for grounds, buildings, breezeways, and community common areas are completed in a timely manner
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and other community features daily to identify, minimize, and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns
• Assist in maintaining a preventative maintenance program that extends the life of the community while minimizing future repairs
• Responsible for understanding and following Asset key policy
• Maintain a well‑organized and adequately stocked maintenance shop while adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the hazard communications program; teach and promote safe work practices
• Participate in unit inspections as requested
• Report any observed violations of community rules and regulations to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager
• Utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities requested by Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
• Participate in on‑call emergency at community
• Customer & Resident Relations
• Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness
• Projects a favorable image of the community to attain property objectives and public recognition
• Ensure consistency in dealing with residents on all matters
• Enforce policies of the community that the immediate supervisor delegates

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to understand and perform all on‑site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another and traverse flat and uneven terrain.
• The employee is frequently required to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps, step stools, etc., work in an overhead position and/or reaching, repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and or fingers, adjust or move objects in all directions of 100+ lbs., lift and place objects of 100+ lbs., communicate with others to exchange information, operate motor vehicles and/or golf carts, exposed to outdoor weather elements (wind, precipitation) including low and high temperatures and exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, operate machinery and power tools, assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, identify and inspect objects and areas, able to work overtime, weekends, night hours (on‑call property emergencies).

Benefits and Compensation

At Asset Living, a variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: skill set, background and training, certifications, etc. The offer is dependent on the facts associated with each specific individual’s relevant experience for the role. The total rewards package includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance), a 401(k) with employer matching, and commission and performance bonuses, when applicable. Full‑time employees also receive paid sick days and company holidays.

Salary Range

$17 per hour to $19 per hour

This job description should not be considered all‑inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.