Job Summary:

The Housekeeping Porter will clean and maintain assigned areas of the property and grounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance tasks and services throughout assigned property.
• Picks up trash and empties trash containers.
• Performs light repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
• Assists with the cleaning and sanitizing of shared facilities and common spaces.
• Washes windows.
• Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.
• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
• Examines property for safety hazards; reports problems to Facilities Manager or other appropriate staff.
• Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.
• Ensures that cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
• Modifies scope of cleaning and maintenance based on specified needs of the particular property (apartments, parking facilities, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Ability to keep the property clean and orderly.
• Good interpersonal skills with polite and courteous demeanor toward staff, customers, clients, and visitors to the property.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.