Company Overview: The Preiss Company is a leader in the ownership and management of multifamily and student housing communities nationwide. With a vast and varied national portfolio, we pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled living experience and a best-in-class investment platform. The Preiss Company is an Equal Opportunity and LGBTQ friendly Employer. ​

Property Name: University Trails 

Porter: Porters are responsible for providing prompt and efficient service to residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clean grounds
• Service pool
• Paint
• Assist with various physical tasks as directed (e.g. carrying furniture, moving paint buckets, picking up trash and disposing of litter)
• Assist in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rakes, sweeps, shovels as conditions warrant.
• Power wash
• Transfer trash and other items left outside of the dumpster into the dumpster
• Clean and maintain storage areas.
• Caulk tubs
• Blow leaves
• Handle tools and equipment; perform routine maintenance/repairs (changing light bulbs, painting, etc.)
• Assist with Property Turn

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Related experience preferred; Experience working with related tools and equipment highly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time;
• Ability to use hands and fingers;
• Ability to speak, see, and hear;
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and pull;
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis; may lift up to 75 pounds on occasion
• Ability to walk and climb stairs;
• Ability to think, concentrate, and communicate;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to operate ground-keeping equipment

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:

  • Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel

  • Perform routine maintenance / repairs, pick up debris, rake
  • Climb 2 or 3 flights of stairs in order to perform routine duties
  • Push, pull, and move equipment and appliances
  • Open and close doors, etc.
  • Reach above the shoulder to perform routine maintenance / repairs, stock and remove equipment
  • Climb ladders
  • Grasp/Grip/Turn/Handle tools and equipment perform routine maintenance/repairs
  • Finger dexterity

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.