What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter position at Garden Communities?
Location: Billerica,
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
A large, well-established real estate development and property management company is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Technician/Porter for a residential apartment community in Billerica, MA.
This position combines general property maintenance with porter and groundskeeping responsibilities. The Maintenance Technician/Porter will assist with routine repairs, apartment turnovers, property upkeep, and maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the community.
The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while supporting the property management and maintenance teams. Pay is negotiable based on the candidate’s maintenance experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Complete basic maintenance repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building upkeep
- Respond to assigned maintenance requests and report larger repair needs to the supervisor
- Assist with apartment turnovers, including repairs, painting, cleaning, and preparing units for new residents
- Maintain the cleanliness of lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, offices, and common areas
- Remove trash and debris from designated areas
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and perform general cleaning duties
- Maintain sidewalks, entrances, exterior areas, and property grounds
- Inspect the property and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns
- Assist with preventive maintenance and routine property inspections
- Participate in snow removal and weather-related cleanup
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
- Provide courteous and professional service to residents, vendors, and staff
- Complete additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Prior apartment maintenance, building maintenance, porter, janitorial, or related experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
- Residential apartment community experience is a plus
- Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks
- Professional and respectful communication skills
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to perform the physical duties required for maintenance, cleaning, and groundskeeping work
- Weekend or on-call availability may be required
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) eligibility after one year
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?
- Are you able to work weekends if required?
- What is your desired hourly rate?
- How many years of apartment maintenance, building maintenance, porter, janitorial, or related experience do you have?
- Are you available to work full-time and weekends or participate in on-call coverage if needed?
- Are you comfortable performing both maintenance and porter duties?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21