Turn-Season Porter: Cleaning, Light Maintenance

Tarantino Properties, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical and Rx

Paid Time Off

Retirement and 401k

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Gateway on Cullen Student Living Apartments in Houston, TX is hiring a Porter through Tarantino Properties, Inc.

The Porter will keep the property clean, assist the maintenance team with light tasks, and help ensure resident safety and satisfaction through daily site upkeep and timely reporting of issues. The role requires availability during the Turn season, including weekends and extended hours, to support student housing operations.

Qualifications

• Clean and remove debris from walkways, parking lots, and outdoor areas.
• Empty trash cans regularly.
• Maintain tools and equipment; ensure safe and proper use.
• Assist with snow and ice removal (if applicable).
• Support maintenance staff with light tasks as needed.
• Inspect vacated units and create a punch list of needed repairs.
• Paint walls, patch holes, and touch up surfaces.
• Replace or repair appliances, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and hardware as needed.
• Test and ensure all systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) are functioning.
• Install blinds, doors, smoke detectors, and other fixtures.
• Communicate with property management and maintenance staff about unit status and timelines.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and request materials as needed.
• Ensure units meet cleanliness and safety standards before move-in.
• Turn Season Availability Requirement: Selected candidate will be required to work daily for approximately 20-30 consecutive days during the student housing Turn season, including weekends and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep the property clean and free of trash and debris
• Pick up trash around buildings, parking areas, and common spaces
• Clean breezeways, stairwells, and other shared areas
• Maintain dumpster and trash areas
• Assist the maintenance team with light tasks when needed
• Report any maintenance or safety concerns to management
• Help keep the community neat and welcoming for residents

Job description

Gateway on Cullen Student Living Apartments in Houston, TX is hiring a Porter through Tarantino Properties, Inc.

The Porter will keep the property clean, assist the maintenance team with light tasks, and help ensure resident safety and satisfaction through daily site upkeep and timely reporting of issues. The role requires availability during the Turn season, including weekends and extended hours, to support student housing operations.