Porter

AVE by Korman Communities; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Birthday Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Furnished apartment stays for personal travel

Job summary

AVE by Korman Communities is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Porter in Philadelphia. This full-time position involves responsibilities like cleaning community areas, handling maintenance requests, and being on call for emergencies. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of janitorial or maintenance experience and a proven track record of guest service skills.

The position offers a starting hourly wage of $19+, with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, healthcare, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of janitorial or maintenance experience required.
• Strong guest service skills are a must.
• Proficiency in the English language strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated amenity spaces and maintain indoor/outdoor areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair resident service requests.
• Assist maintenance with suite turnovers and work requests.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Guest service skills

Self-motivating attitude

High-level cleanliness

Job description

Our hospitality-driven real estate brand is growing, and we are seeking hard-working and passionate top talent to grow their careers with us! If you are interested in being a pioneer with AVE as we continue to expand our portfolio of luxury flexible-stay apartment communities nationwide, apply today for an opportunity to join our award-winning team. For four consecutive years, AVE has been ranked in our tier as #1 Apartment Operator in the country, based on resident survey scores through the Kingsley Survey program!

Job Responsibilities

• Clean designated assigned amenity spaces and indoor/outdoor areas. This includes but is not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, dusting, polishing furniture, cleaning glass, etc.
• Troubleshoot/repair resident service requests. This includes but is not limited to appliance repair, HVAC repair, plumbing and electrical.
• Maintain community exterior maintenance and presentation. This includes but is not limited to watering flowers, leaf clean up, cleanliness of breezeways, trash pick-up, etc.
• Assist maintenance with suite turn over and work requests. This includes but not limited to changing light bulbs, painting, caulking, shampooing carpet, furniture placement, replacing HVAC filters, etc.
• Maintenance Coverage after hours (as needed) - Porters execute on call rotation schedule to handle service requests outside of normal business hours.
• Community Emergencies - Porters are responsible for emergencies that may arise outside of normal business hours. I.e. flood, fire, power loss, etc.
• Snow Removal - responsible for ensuring community is always clear and accessible during snow falls.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one to two years of janitorial and/or maintenance experience, i.e. plumbing, electric, carpentry, appliance repairs, etc.
• Demonstrated strong guest service skills
• Demonstrated energetic, self-motivating and "can do" positive attitude
• High-level cleanliness and presentation standards
• Must have reliable source of transportation for required on-call rotation and community emergencies that may occur outside of normal business hours
• Proficiency in the English language strongly preferred

Must be available to work the required full-time schedule of Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 6:30pm with on-call rotation.

Compensation

• $19+/hour

Individual compensation decisions will vary as the hourly base compensation range provided is approximate and determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, education, and geographic location. AVE also offers additional bonus potential paid out on a monthly and/or quarterly basis (dependent upon the position), which is not included in the base compensation range listed above. All applicants who meet the general job requirements as outlined in the description are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Fun, positive, and collaborative work environment
• Robust training program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, medical, vision, dental, and 401k (permanent full-time roles only)
• Enjoy a special day to celebrate in your birthday month each year with paid Birthday Time Off (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
• Opportunities to give back including: participation in AVE's regular drives and fundraisers in addition to paid Volunteer Time Off each year to volunteer with your non-profit organization of choice (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
• Complimentary furnished apartment stays at any AVE location nationwide for personal travel (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
• A career home! Tons of potential for long-term career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization