Porter

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Porter to maintain grounds, interiors, common areas and vacant apartments.

You will perform light maintenance, change bulbs and filters, monitor inventory, respond to spills, and report hazards.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED; 1-2 years housekeeping experience preferred; must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1-2 years housekeeping experience preferred, but not required.
• Abilities: Well-organized self-starter; knowledge of cleaning equipment; dependable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a pleasant demeanor on the job.
• Assist with inventory tracking for products and equipment.
• Perform light maintenance such as changing light bulbs and air conditioner filters.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are kept in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Respond promptly to spills or accidents and tag hazards when needed.
• Monitor and clean all exterior and interior common areas.
• Report repairs and safety hazards to the site manager.
• Uphold the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of Gulf Coast Housing Partnership; foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Well-organized

Self-starter

Equipment knowledge

Cleaning protocols

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

General Description

The Porter is responsible for keeping the grounds, interior, and exterior common areas, vacant apartments, sidewalks, and alleyways of the property in a clean and safe condition. The Porter also assists in other types of maintenance when necessary.

POSITION TITLE: Porter

MANAGER: Property Manager

General Description

The Porter is responsible for keeping the grounds, interior, and exterior common areas, vacant apartments, sidewalks, and alleyways of the property in a clean and safe condition. The Porter also assists in other types of maintenance when necessary.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• 1-2 years minimum previous general apartment or institutional housekeeping experience preferred, but not required

Abilities

• Must be a well-organized self-starter
• Knowledgeable of equipment (vacuum, mop, broom, etc.), chemicals, and general protocols used for cleaning
• Prompt and dependable with the ability to maintain a daily cleaning schedule
• Ability to understand and complete directives provided by the manager or lead Maintenance Technician
• Employee must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, smartphone technology, and proof of auto insurance

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a pleasant demeanor on the job.
• Assist with tracking and communicating inventory levels as required for the products and equipment needed to perform duties.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs and air conditioner filters
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Immediately respond to spills or accidents which may present a safety hazard and, if appropriate, place caution signs alerting others to the hazard.
• Monitor and clean all exterior and interior common areas.
• Note and report any repairs and safety hazards that they cannot resolve to the site manager.
• Exhibit behavior that is consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of GCHP; make the working environment enjoyable for self and others.