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Community Porter

Blackfish Companies
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026 CLOSED ON 6/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Porter position at Blackfish Companies?

Known for their intelligence, loyalty to their family pod, and great ability to work together with ingenuity for the greater benefit of the group, the Orca, or Blackfish, is of great inspiration to our Company. We strive to emulate their strength, intelligence, innovation, and loyalty.

Combined, the Blackfish Companies’ partners have over 40 years of development and multifamily housing experience. We have acquired over $1 Billion in multifamily assets nationwide and underwritten over $2.5 Billion of real estate acquisitions. Blackfish has also been involved in the development of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate projects.

The Porter is responsible for the overall appeal of the property from the main entrance to the very back end of the parking lot and everything else in between.  You will be responsible for all of the following and more:

  • Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, hallways, elevators, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings.
  • Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
  • Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
  • Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the cleaning of available apartments and or models.
  • Assist maintenance team with snow removal.
  • Assist in the troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems.
  • Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Fair Housing, Sexual Harassment and Human Trafficking training certifications.
  • Neat, clean and professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
  • Perform tasks described above without seeking outside contractor assistance.
  • Communicating with residents, co-workers, and management.
  • Contribute to and encourage a team approach to serving residents and maintaining a successful community.
  • Comply with expectations above and as noted in the employee handbook.
  • Must be able to lift heavy items and move easily through the property, up and down stairs, and walking a lot daily.

Compensation:

This position is paid at an hourly rate of $20/ hour. All hours must be logged in the time clock app (only available while on-site). Any hours not logged will be approved by logging the hours on a timesheet and turning the timesheet in to the direct supervisor for approval. Any time off needs to be requested in advance using the "Schedule Time Off" module in the app and approved by the direct supervisor. 

Compensation details: 20-20 Hourly Wage

Salary : $20

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