Porter (High rise)

FirstService Residential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Porter to perform cleaning and maintenance across exterior, interior, and common areas of our communities in Houston. The role emphasizes outdoor duties, safety, and reliable service delivery to residents.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of custodial experience, with strong customer service and communication skills. This is a full-time, non-exempt position offering benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 1-2 years previous custodial/make ready experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning / maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to power washing, sweeping, mopping, shampooing, dusting, polishing, trash disposal, replacing light bulbs and window cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas as well as all cleaning solutions in accordance to OSHA requirements for hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure that all security procedures and safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Ensuring packages are delivered to residence in a timely manner where applicable.
• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards and respond to all calls by the end of the next business day.
• Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules.
• Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Porter is responsible for cleaning projects requiring advanced training and demonstrated skill. The incumbent will inspect work performed in assigned building/property(s) and submits reports to the Supervisor. The duties are mostly outdoors to maintain the exterior and garage and may be indoors to maintain the interior of the community, or both.

Your Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning / maintenance duties as assigned including but not limited to power washing, sweeping, mopping, shampooing, dusting, polishing, trash disposal, replacing light bulbs and window cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate level of sanitary and cleaning supplies for assigned areas as well as all cleaning solutions in accordance to OSHA requirements for hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure that all security procedures and safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
• Ensuring packages are delivered to residence in a timely manner where applicable.
• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards and respond to all calls by the end of the next business day.
• Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules.
• Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

Skills – Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 1-2 years previous custodial/make ready experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

What We Offer

As a full-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for benefits to include your choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$19 / hour

Disclaimer

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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