Porter

at  FirstService Residential

Job Overview: The Porter will be keeping buildings, facilities and restrooms in a clean and orderly condition are a priority. Perform cleaning duties such as floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, cleaning showers / restrooms and removing rubbish is imperative. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of needs for repairs and cleaning debris from common areas. Maintaining a good relationship with the residents leads to a positive work environment.
Compensation: $18-19/hour
FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client’s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client’s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Room Set ups as needed
• Cleaning floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming them per the prescribed schedule.
• Gather and empty trash daily and per schedule on exterior of properties.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms daily and per the schedule. Spot check through-out day.
• Clean and polish furniture fixtures.
• Clean low level windows, glass partitions and mirrors.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
• Mix water and detergent in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Notify Facility Manager concerning the need or major repair or additions in the common area and file appropriate work order.
• Complete appropriate requisition for supplies and equipment as needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times.
• Maintain common areas including but not limited to sweeping decks, power washing walkways, removing cobwebs, cleaning deck furniture, emptying and cleaning ash trays, removing fallen yard debris, picking up garbage and disposing of garbage at appropriate disposal sight.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Maintain low level light fixtures.
• Familiarity with e-mail system.

Skills & Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• One year of experience of janitorial or custodial work.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to prepare written reports and complete log sheets.
• Bilingual Spanish helpful.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English as this position requires interfacing verbally with the public, tenants, their peers and supervisors.
• Excellent general math skills.
• Ability to determine next level involvement for problem resolution.
• Must demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to think and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deadlines, as well as work independently and prioritize time effectively.
• An ability to follow oral and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions.
• Must be capable of being bonded.

Education & Experience:

• One or two years of Janitorial experience

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid state mandated auto insurance
• The physical demands 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.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust.
• Work duties may require the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time.
• Work duties may require the ability to work outdoors for an entire shift.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Holidays and/or weekends may be required based on business needs.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.
• Shift to be determined and may change according to the demands of the facility
• Some exposure to dust and noise.
• Some heavy lifting, standing, climbing.
• Work duties may include hauling trash from the Parks to the dumpsters, therefore a pickup truck is preferred.
• Appearance must be professional and in accordance with guidelines.

What We Offer:
. Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and part time 30+ hours)
. Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision
. 401K match
. Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays
. Pet insurance available
. Verizon discount
. Tuition reimbursement
. Legal services
. Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates
. Domestic partner coverage
. Health savings account
. Flexible spending account
About Us: FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.
Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.
Disclaimer:
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.
FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check

Job Responsibilities:

• Room Set ups as needed
• Cleaning floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming them per the prescribed schedule.
• Gather and empty trash daily and per schedule on exterior of properties.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms daily and per the schedule. Spot check through-out day.
• Clean and polish furniture fixtures.
• Clean low level windows, glass partitions and mirrors.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
• Mix water and detergent in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Notify Facility Manager concerning the need or major repair or additions in the common area and file appropriate work order.
• Complete appropriate requisition for supplies and equipment as needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times.
• Maintain common areas including but not limited to sweeping decks, power washing walkways, removing cobwebs, cleaning deck furniture, emptying and cleaning ash trays, removing fallen yard debris, picking up garbage and disposing of garbage at appropriate disposal sight.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Maintain low level light fixtures.
• Familiarity with e-mail system

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• One year of experience of janitorial or custodial work.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to prepare written reports and complete log sheets.
• Bilingual Spanish helpful.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English as this position requires interfacing verbally with the public, tenants, their peers and supervisors.
• Excellent general math skills.
• Ability to determine next level involvement for problem resolution.
• Must demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to think and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deadlines, as well as work independently and prioritize time effectively.
• An ability to follow oral and written directions, keep accurate records, fill out logs and journals, and perform administrative operational functions.
• Must be capable of being bonded