Union Porter - Longacre House

Equity Residential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver A Winning Performance :

• Question Authority
• Walk the Talk
• Share Knowledge
• Listen, not just Hear
• See the Glass Half Full
• Take Educated Risks
• Enjoy the Ride
• Share the Spotlight
• Do the Right Thing
• Test Your Limits

We Care About Your Total Wellbeing :

• Physical Wellbeing : Medical, dental, and vision care
• Social Wellbeing : 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Financial Wellbeing : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Community Wellbeing : Paid Community Service Hours
• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program

What You’ll Be Doing :

As a Porter, your day-to-day work will involve assisting the team in maintaining the physical condition of the community, ensuring market-ready apartments, and responding to resident service requests promptly. Additionally, you will report any maintenance concerns and deliver resident communication as needed.

• Maintaining physical condition of community grounds, exterior, and common areas
• Assisting in preparing market-ready apartments, including painting, carpet cleaning, and general repairs
• Responding to resident service requests promptly
• Performing various maintenance functions, such as exterior light bulb changes and equipment maintenance
• Assisting other service staff with projects, including apartment cleaning and drywalling

What You’ll Need To Thrive :

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record along with auto insurance will be required when working between multiple sites that require driving throughout the day. If you do not possess a valid driver’s license, you will be required to sign an addendum agreeing not to drive any form of registered motorized vehicle while at work / on the clock.
• Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
• Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job