Maintenance & Repair - Porter

Residential Building Porter 

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator.  Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across 10 states under management and more than 450 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security. 

Summary/Objective:The Porter is a vital Maintenance team member, contributing to the day-to-day upkeep and cleanliness of our residential properties. In addition to interior cleaning, Porter will be responsible for groundskeeping duties to maintain the exterior appearance of the property.

Classification: 

Non-exempt (eligible for overtime) 

Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following 

• Daily interior cleanliness of buildings, including general cleaning of common areas. Task included but not limited to cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings vacuuming, sweeping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors. 
• Daily trash handling and removal including emptying of the building’s compactors, breaking down and tying up cardboard boxes, and bringing trash and recyclables curbside for removal by department of sanitation. 
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, remove all items left behind and leave unit in broom swept condition. 
• Requiredtoperformexteriorbuildingandpremisescleaningandbasicmaintenance, including exterior walls parking lots and structures, walkways and paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools/curbs/gutters, exterior hallways and stairwells, etc. 
• Light maintenance (replace light bulbs, air filters, blinds, shades and other items as directed). 
• Placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, assisting in weather related cleaning conditions (snow removal or storm preparations). 
• Report areas for unsafe conditions, unlocked doors in restricted areas, and potential security breaches on the grounds and report to manager/supervisor 

Requirements: 

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions 
• Highly motivated service-oriented self-starter (possess strong work ethic to get tasks done in timely manner) 
• Flexible and willing to work all shifts/hours as needed (capable of working additional hours) 
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance 
• Good interpersonal skills with polite and courteous demeanor towards staff, customers, clients, and visitors to the property 
• High School Diploma/GED 
• Prolonged periods of standing 
• Proficiency using large industrial cleaning equipment including a buffing machine for wood floors and other finished surfaces as well as large industrial vacuum cleaners. 
• Due to physical nature of certain required tasks, must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time