Vacation Replacement- Residential Porter

Durst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Durst Residential seeks a Vacation Replacement Porter to provide exceptional service to building residents, guests, and prospective tenants. The role involves maintaining lobbies and common areas, performing light maintenance, and supporting move-in and resident satisfaction initiatives.

Shifts vary (including early mornings and late nights). The position runs March 1st to November 1st, 2026, with potential longer-term retention based on business needs and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years porter/handyperson experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Operate heavy and specialized custodial equipment
• Work any shift during seven days of the week
• Read/write/communicate in English
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Follow health and safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform daily property maintenance and cleaning throughout the building.
• Maintain excellent customer service relationships per Durst Residential standards.
• Adhere to Durst Residential SOPs.
• Assist in supervising contractors and vendors on site.
• Keep building grounds and common areas clean according to standards.
• Maintain and organize supplies and supply lists; place orders when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

OSHA compliance

Contractor supervision

Facility maintenance

Communication

Safety procedures

Job description

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations. We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Vacation Replacement Porter-Residential will provide vacation coverage at our Residential properties from approximately March 1st to November 1st, 2026. Please note this position has a limited term of five months with the opportunity for long-term retention based on business needs and performance evaluation.

Candidate will create a positive experience by providing superior customer service to building residents, guests, and prospects.

Candidates must be flexible and able to work all the following shifts as needed:
7:00am - 4:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 6:00pm
5:00pm -12:30am
5:15pm - 12:45am
8:00pm - 4:00am
12:00am - 8:00am

Candidate will ensure that the lobby, entry ways, common areas, and hallways are always clean and well organized. Responsibilities will also include but not limited to, maintenance support in the apartment community and being accountable for helping the company deliver on our resident commitments of exceptional move-in, residential satisfaction, express service, and personal attention.

• Performs daily property maintenance and cleaning projects throughout the building as assigned.
• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship by adhering to the Durst Residential customer service standards.
• Adhere to the Durst Residential Standard Operating Procedures.
• Contact emergency services in the event of a fire or other incident requiring fire, medical, or police attention.
• Knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing with the appropriate skill-set to assist in maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with OSHA regulations.
• Assist in supervising contractors and vendors on site; keeping the building clean and organized is paramount.
• Ensure building grounds and common areas are cleaned according to company standards.
• Keep accurate and organized supplies and supply lists – place orders when necessary.
• Must communicate well with building residents and maintain high level of customer service.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager.

No specific level of education is required. However, for safety and productivity reasons, the position requires the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English.

3 + years porter/handyperson experience preferred

Perform heavy physical labor moving and pushing large amounts of trash

Ability to operate freight car and compactor

Operate heavy and specialized equipment safely and efficiently

Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work

Meet schedule and timelines

Work cooperatively with others

Observe health and safety regulations

Understand and follow work directions as provided by supervisor

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to utilize two-way radio to receive information and assignments and report on project and assignment progress from various locations

Work is performed while standing and or walking

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, swing or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds, which includes lifting over head

Requires activities that involve being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, and exposure to dust and chemical fumes

Position requires the ability to work any shift during the seven days of the week.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek individuals who exemplify The Durst Organization’s mission of providing the best service to our tenants, residents and partners.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use the careers site as a result of your disability.

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