What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter position at Garden Communities?
Porter
Trumbull, CT
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with some weekends required
Work Location: In person
Garden Communities is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Porter for our apartment community in Trumbull, CT.
The Porter will be responsible for helping maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and overall upkeep of the property. This role is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being active throughout the day, and can help create a clean and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and staff.
The ideal candidate will have prior porter, janitorial, groundskeeping, cleaning, or property maintenance experience. We are looking for someone who is dependable, professional, and able to work independently while also supporting the maintenance and property management team.
Responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness of common areas, hallways, lobbies, stairwells, laundry rooms, and amenity areas
Pick up trash and debris throughout the property grounds
Clean and maintain exterior areas, sidewalks, parking areas, and building entrances
Assist with light groundskeeping and general property upkeep
Report maintenance, safety, or cleanliness concerns to the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor
Assist with snow removal, salting, and seasonal property needs as required
Help maintain a clean and professional appearance throughout the community
Provide courteous service when interacting with residents, guests, vendors, and staff
Assist the maintenance team with general tasks as needed
Follow company policies and safety procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor
Qualifications
Prior porter, janitorial, cleaning, groundskeeping, or property maintenance experience preferred
Must be reliable, punctual, and hardworking
Professional and respectful attitude
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday
Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
Must be able to work full-time, including some weekends as needed
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- How many years of porter, janitorial, cleaning, groundskeeping, or property maintenance experience do you have?
- Are you available to work full-time from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, including some weekends as needed?
- Are you able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and complete physical tasks throughout the workday?
- Are you able to commute to Trumbull, CT on a daily basis?
- What hourly pay rate are you looking for?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21