Maintenance/Porter

Job Summary

The Maintenance Porter is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, assisting with repairs, and ensuring the overall upkeep of a residential building. This role supports the property management team by keeping common areas in excellent condition and addressing minor maintenance tasks to enhance residents’ living experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning & Upkeep

• Clean and maintain lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and other common areas.
• Ensure garbage and recycling are properly collected and disposed of in designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor spaces, including sidewalks, courtyards, and parking areas.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow, spreading salt, or watering plants.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform minor repairs, including patching walls, painting, and replacing light bulbs.
• Assist with basic plumbing and electrical issues (e.g., fixing leaks, unclogging drains, resetting breakers).
• Monitor building systems and report any maintenance or safety concerns to management.
• Help with unit turnovers, including minor repairs and cleaning before new residents move in.
• · Miscellaneous: Cleaning floors & stairwells, Shampooing carpets, cleaning hard-to-reach light fixtures; performing preventative, routine and emergency maintenance tasks; pickup and disposal of trash and debris; remove and replace defective parts, always on call for clearing snow and deicing entrance ways/walkways. Leaf blowing in the fall. Removing garbage from compactor and recycling. Washing windows outside.
• Responsible for maintaining work equipment in clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Keeping closets and shed organized.
• Inspecting equipment and tools for efficiency and ensuring safety.
• Covering for Housekeeper and Super when on vacation

Resident & Building Support

• Respond to resident requests for assistance with minor maintenance issues.
• Assist with moving furniture, deliveries, and setting up for building events.
• Ensure building entrances and pathways are free of hazards to prevent accidents.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors when necessary.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Onesite/ Realpage Facilities experience preferred.
• Tech savvy.
• Prior experience in maintenance, janitorial, or porter work in a residential building.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and handyman skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable means of transportation/ Driver's License.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Requires standing, bending, lifting, and walking for extended periods.
• On-call for emergencies on weekends and after hours.
• Required to report to work in snowy conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Saturdays 8:00am to 11:00am

Holidays: Alternate with Superintendent for garbage removal & repairs if necessary

Snow: On-call

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Montclair, NJ 07043 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23