Porter, Property Management - Investors' Property Services

Growing property management company is in need of a Porter in the Dallas, Texas area.  Want to work as part of a team?  Want to be challenged every day to grow and learn more?  Full time benefits which includes company paid for medical insurance.  Look no further!  Investors' Property Services is the property management company for you!  See the details below and apply today!  We look forward to hearing from you! 

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for cleaning and performing light maintenance on exterior of property; and maintaining cleanliness for customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs physical walks the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from the grounds.
• Maintains groundskeeper for assigned property.
• Removes trash on property, light maintenance (non-skilled) and trash out units that were vacated with remaining trash.
• Keeps common areas neat and free of litter at all times.
• Performs “trash-out” duties at vacated apartments on a daily basis, removing all abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes and transfer to dumpster or storage area as applicable.
• Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster.
• Picks-up and sweep area.
• Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy or rainy days.
• Details the property on a regular basis.
• Rakes shrubs and shovel mud when necessary.
• Keeps sidewalks and walking areas clear of loose grass and brush.
• Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Cleans and maintains pool as directed.
• Performs routine maintenance as directed.
• Assists with various physical tasks as directed, i.e. tear down fences, digging post-holes, carrying abandoned sofas, etc.
• Assists with Make-Ready duties when requested.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
• Completes minor routine service requests when requested.
• Performs work area clean up and safety related duties.
• Distributes resident notification as needed
• Maintains all pools and hot tubs daily ensures chemicals are properly balanced and equipment is in working order.
• Wears proper uniform and Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Begins daily work quickly and independently.
• Takes a hands-on approach to any necessary duties to ensure the job is completed.
• Enters occupied apartments can be trusted with company property and resident possessions.
• Sets and upholds high standards of honesty for self and team members.
• Assists in various areas where needed, depending on shifting property priorities.
• Completes tasks in compliance with Company and property rules and policies.
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager if unable to complete assigned tasks.
• Conducts self in a professional, business-like manner.
• Maintains relationships with residents, associates and vendors on a professional level at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• No prior experience or training.
• Other skills required:
  • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• External Working Relationships – Develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Safety and Security - All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Continually required to stand.
• Continually required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally required to talk or hear

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; and Distance vision.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.