Porter - The Porter

Who We Are

Redwood Communities, Inc. (“Redwood Communities”), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 1 floating holiday.

About the Position

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of the property’s grounds and common areas. This role supports the maintenance team by performing routine landscaping, janitorial, and minor repair tasks to ensure the property remains welcoming and well-maintained for residents and visitors.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance: Perform regular tasks such as mowing, trimming, watering lawns and plants, and maintaining flower beds to ensure attractive and healthy grounds.
• Property Upkeep: Keep walkways, driveways, parking lots, and other exterior areas free of debris. Assist with snow removal during winter months, if applicable.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper care and upkeep of all landscaping tools and equipment.
• Reporting & Repairs: Report any maintenance concerns or repair needs to the Property Manager. Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Janitorial Duties: Sweep and clean common areas including entrances, hallways, and recreational spaces. Empty trash receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Team Support: Assist maintenance staff with various duties as needed to ensure efficient and effective property operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in groundskeeping or general maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and techniques.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs is a plus.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in a manner sufficient to carry out duties.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Flexibility to travel to different locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.

Attendance: Position requires on-call status and flexibility to work any hours necessary to complete the job. Work schedules and location assignments are subject to change.

Redwood Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.