Porter

RHO Residential; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Porter role at RHO Residential is based at The Crossings at Raritan Station, Raritan, NJ. You will assist the maintenance team to keep the community safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

You will work on tasks such as handling work orders, maintaining grounds, and helping ready vacant apartments. A valid driver’s license is recommended, and basic English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Education: able to read and write English correctly and fluently.
• Math: basic to intermediate mathematical functions.
• Experience: no previous working experience required.
• Skills: ability to interact well with people and make them comfortable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Management Office, models, interior public and common areas of the community in a neat, clean and attractive condition.
• Maintain all grounds, including sidewalks, public walkways and stairways, building exteriors, garden areas and dog runs.
• Accept Work Orders from residents.
• Assist in making vacant apartments rent-ready in a timely manner.
• Perform snow removal and related duties.
• Set up tables and chairs for events in auditorium or hall.

Skills

customer service

verbal writing

office skills

team player

punctuality

people skills

Education

read/write English fluently

basic to intermediate math

Tools

hand tools

pressure washers

paint equipment

pool equipment

Job description

This position is located at The Crossings at Raritan Station, Raritan, NJ.

About Company

RHO Residential is a premier property management company specializing in Class-A luxury apartment communities, with a primary focus on the New Jersey market. Our comprehensive services include leasing, marketing, financial management, maintenance operations, and resident relations, all tailored to deliver exceptional living experiences. We prioritize a people-first approach, fostering meaningful connections with residents and property owners alike.

Ready to be part of something exceptional? Join our team at RHO Residential and help us redefine property management with passion, purpose, and people at the heart of everything we do!

About the Role

Compensation is $22.00 p/hour

Summary

The Porter assists the maintenance team in maintaining the physical integrity of the community. This involves ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors and staff. The Porter will carry out assigned duties in a safe, prompt and professional manner.

Requirements

Education: For safety and productivity reasons, the position requires the ability to read and write English correctly and fluently. In addition, the position requires the ability to accurately perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions.

Experience: No previous working experience required.

Skills: The position requires the ability to deal well with people and get them to feel comfortable quickly. In addition, the position requires the following:

• ability to identify and use janitorial supplies
• ability to use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, pool equipment, ice removal equipment, etc.
• strong customer service orientation
• good verbal and written communication skills
• basic computer skills, specifically knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• ability to attend seminars/classes in multiple locations
• must have the ability to arrive at the site within 30 minutes if not living on site

Licenses: Valid Driver’s License and insurance recommended.

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintain Management Office, models, interior public and common areas of the community in a neat, clean and attractive condition.
2. Maintain all grounds, including sidewalks, public walkways and stairways, building exteriors, garden areas and dog runs in a neat, clean and attractive condition.
3. Accepts and enters Work Order requests from residents.
4. Assist in the effort to make vacant apartments rent-ready in a timely manner.
5. Compact and remove trash and debris from community.
6. Complete assigned tasks consistent with company operating procedures and in a timely manner.
7. Replaces light bulbs.
8. Snow removal, including, but not limited to shoveling, salting/sanding, and clearing of sidewalks, public walkways and stairways, building exterior entrances, parking garages and any other common areas or area determined by the Supervisor.
9. Delivers notifications to residents.
10. Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
11. Sets up tables and chairs in auditorium or hall.
12. Must be punctual and reliable.
13. All other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.

RHO Residential has a proven record of success along with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) and discretionary match.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• FSA
• company paid life insurance
• supplemental insurance programs
• 401(k) and discretionary match

RHO Residential is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. RHO Residential does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, creed, nationality, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, military status or any other category protected by federal, state or other law applicable in the location of employment.