There is an exciting opportunity for a Porter to join our Commercial Property Division in LA! The Porter is responsible for the upkeep of the property in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal. Also, this position assists the rest of the staff in the efforts to manage the property in an efficient manner.

About the company:

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for performing preventive maintenance at the assigned property in a safety manner.
• Observes condition of property throughout the building and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions.
• Makes sure that all utility meter cut-offs, and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Ensures that storage areas always remain locked when not in use.
• Responsible for physically walking the property on a frequent basis to remove litter, debris, cigarette butts and pet droppings from the grounds.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels, power washes as circumstances warrant.
• Performs "trash-out" duties at vacated offices on a daily basis. Removes all abandoned furniture, trash, boxes. Transfers to dumpster or storage area, whichever is applicable.
• Maintains the area where the dumpster is located by transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster. Pick-up and sweep area. Keeps dumpster/compactor doors closed on windy days.
• Details property on a regular basis. Cleans and rakes shrub areas, shovels mud when necessary. Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
• Performs routine maintenance on property such as checking and replacing exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Assists with various physical tasks, e.g., tearing down fences, digging post holes, carrying abandoned sofas, liens, etc.
• Helps clean and maintain storage and shop areas.
• Performs interior and exterior painting duties when requested. Carries buckets of paint from storage area to work site.
• Completes minor and routine service requests and follows procedures when service requests are performed.
• Assists at other DTLA buildings when services are needed.
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus
• Four or more years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC; vacuum furnace experience is preferred
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

• Must be aware of proper safety precautions at all times.