1603 - Maintenance Porter

Maintenance porters play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of a facility throughout the day. Unlike evening or night janitorial staff, Maintenance Porters are responsible for maintaining the building’s cleanliness during business hours, handling quick cleaning tasks, and responding to immediate needs as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

Grounds and Curb Appeal

· Walk the entire property daily to pick up litter, debris, and pet waste from parking lots, breezeways, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and around buildings

· Empty and clean trash cans and pet waste stations; replace liners and bags

· Keep dumpster and compactor areas clean, organized, and free of overflow; break down boxes and report bulk-item dumping

· Blow and sweep sidewalks, stairwells, breezeways, and entryways

· Spot-check and report landscaping, irrigation, and drainage issues

Common Areas and Amenities

· Clean and maintain the leasing office, clubhouse, fitness center, laundry rooms, mail area, and restrooms

· Clean the pool area daily during season: furniture, deck, gates, and trash; report safety or chemical issues

· Wipe down mailboxes, railings, signage, and doors; remove cobwebs and wasp nests

· Pressure wash sidewalks, breezeways, dumpster pads, and building exteriors as scheduled

Make-Ready and Maintenance Support

· Assist with vacant unit turns: trash-outs, cleaning, and preparing units for paint and carpet

· Replace light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, A/C filters, and other basic items

· Assist maintenance technicians with work orders and repairs as directed

· Remove graffiti and perform minor touch-up painting

Safety and Communication

· Report safety hazards, vandalism, broken lighting, and maintenance issues promptly to the supervisor

· Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, chemicals (per SDS), and equipment

· Help prepare the property for weather events (freezes, storms) and assist with cleanup afterward