Porter - Marquis at The Cascades

CWS Apartment Homes; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount (50% on-site)

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

CWS Apartment Homes is seeking a Porter to maintain grounds, amenities, and support the maintenance team. You will handle service requests and help keep a luxurious, inviting community. Join us to make a difference in residents' everyday lives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and CPO certification. You will travel to other properties as needed and support safety programs across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CPO certification is required.
• Ability to read service requests and schedules in English.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor service requests.
• Prepare make-ready apartments.
• Maintain common areas of the community.
• Maintain pool area.
• Maintain inventory and shop organization.
• Participate in resident satisfaction programs.
• Participate in preventative maintenance program.
• Communicate with residents, investors, vendors, leadership and team members.
• Support safety and risk management programs.

Skills

Driver's license

Read English service requests

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPO certification

Tools

None

Job description

What’s Your Purpose?

What You Will Do If you see yourself maintaining a luxury property in the future, then CWS is the right place for you! As a Porter you will be expected to maintain the grounds, amenities and assist the maintenance team with service requests. By utilizing your maintenance skills, the Porter will apply gained knowledge to portray a luxurious and inviting community. Come join our team and make a difference!

What Your Day Consists Of

• Complete minor service requests
• Prepare make-ready apartments
• Maintain common areas of the community
• Maintain pool area
• Maintain inventory and shop organization
• Participate in resident satisfaction programs
• Participate in preventative maintenance program
• Communicate with customers, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members
• Participate in the CWS Risk Management and Safety Programs

What You Bring To Us

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Janitorial experience (preferred)
• CPO certification (required)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance (required)
• Able to read service requests and schedules, and regularly converse with team members, residents and vendors in English
• Basic computer skills
• Able to adhere to a set and variable work schedule
• Able to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices
• Able to maintain a professional and ethical atmosphere
• Able to perform duties at locations other than “home” property
• Able to travel within major metropolitan areas and may be required to attend company functions in other cities

What We Offer

At CWS, our employees are like family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

• Benefits include a 50% apartment rental discount for onsite team members and a 20% rental discount for all other employees.
• We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional benefits include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending and health savings account options, and our Fitness Bucks program, which helps cover fitness-related activities, equipment, and wellness purchases.
• You’ll enjoy paid time off, company holidays, a floating holiday, and a birthday holiday—because we believe in taking care of our team both at work and at home.

Work Environment:

Work is performed throughout residential apartment communities, including occupied units, vacant apartments, exterior grounds, and maintenance areas. Position regularly involves exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, power tools, and moving mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Requires frequent physical activity including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and working in confined or elevated spaces. Regularly lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls tools, appliances, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds. Position involves exposure to varying weather conditions, maintenance equipment, chemicals, and other environmental conditions associated with property maintenance operations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

Who We Are

We are honored to be recognized as a multi-award winning organization, including one of the Best Places to Work in Multifamily Housing. At CWS, we recognize these awards are won because our greatest asset is our people. CWS’ competitive advantage is to hire leaders with qualities which allow them to successfully interact with colleagues and others in the workplace and beyond.

At the heart of CWS is our volunteer program, BRIDGE. This program was designed to provide employees with the opportunity to give back to their local communities through volunteerism and community involvement. BRIDGE is employee-directed, affording each the opportunity to find their own passion within their community.

What We Do

Since 1969, CWS has delivered exceptional living experiences for our customers. Over the years, our company has expanded and we’re proud to serve more than 60,000 residents and 800 team members across the country. We believe our success is a product of staying true to who we were at the onset. As a result, our daily actions are designed to deliver on our purpose of “Enhancing Lives the CWS Way!”

What We Believe

Through “Enhancing Lives the CWS Way,” our five core values we embody are: Honoring Our Word, Ethical Dealings are Paramount, A Respect for People, Requirement for Profitability and Sustainability, A Demand for Excellence with a Sense of Urgency.

Honoring Our Word

Do what you say you will do. Employ thoughtful and careful consideration when making a commitment. Take ownership of your commitment. Follow through on promises consistently.

Ethical Dealings are Paramount

Do the right thing all the time, every time. Be open and honest in all situations, especially when it’s difficult to be so. Respect confidentiality and protect privacy. Put other employees, residents, and investors before yourself. Charge fair and appropriate fees to our investors.

A Respect for People

Treat others the way you want to be treated. Use honest, thoughtful, and specific communication. Be responsible for how you are heard. Be transparent and inclusive. Share information timely and consistently. Have empathy - search for the truth and be intentionally slow to understand.

Requirement for Profitability and Sustainability

Bring value to our employees, residents, and investors in a company designed for the long term. Promote mindful spending. Be efficient. Be forward thinking. Grow with courage. Be team oriented.

A Demand for Excellence with a Sense of Urgency

Be intentional. Be accurate. Be timely. Care. Go above and beyond. Get after it. Hold yourself and each other accountable. Inspect what you expect. Communicate what matters most. Delight the customer