Position Summary

The Cleaner/Porter reports to the Property Manager under the supervision of the Lead Maintenance Technician and performs general cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building clean make-readies, pick up grounds and help with maintenance and repair to ensure apartment units and other property facilities are in good working order. Responsibilities include cleaning of hallways, offices, units, windows, carpets, breezeways and entries, grounds, garbage, elevators, and other common areas, keeping grounds clear of trash and debris diagnosing and maintenance to include, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting and locks. The Porter/Maintenance follows a planned preventative maintenance schedule and follows up with residents after repairs are complete. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with preparing vacant apartment units for rental and landscape and renovation projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to keep the community clean and in good appearance interior and exterior.
• Must be able to mix chemicals properly and wear the appropriate PPE equipment.
• Assist maintenance in repairs and make readies
• Position may require travailing and working at different communities as needed or directed.
• Performs minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs, replacements, and/or installations including repairing leaks and removing clogs in sinks and toilets.
• Performs minor to moderate-level electrical repairs, replacements, and/or installations including repairing/replacing switches, outlets and fixtures.
• Perform painting projects ranging from full interior painting of property units to minor touch up and repair of walls and woodwork.
• Perform “make ready” projects for the preparation of vacant units available for prospective tenants. Repairs locks and other miscellaneous items.
• Perform swimming pool maintenance or other facility and/or landscape projects to ensure property aesthetics meet or exceed standards.
• Adheres to DBC’s safety and hazard communications programs, policies and procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Works irregular hours (evenings, weekends), including on-call and overtime hours, as required.
• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools and materials between work sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one to three years of experience in facility maintenance and/or mechanical repair required
• Custodial, janitorial and maintenance experience required
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills to operate common and specialized tools for cleaning, repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to keep, grounds, and other aspects of the property to determine adherence to standards.
• General knowledge of the repair and maintenance of appliances, lighting fixtures, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and precautions.
• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing with professionalism when interacting with tenants and property management.
• Knowledge and skills to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply written instructions for repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Basic computer/technical skills to operate mobile computing or communications devices.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• 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 required to sit, stand, bend, walk use hands and fingers to control objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance devices (dollies, hand trucks, additional persons).
• Must be able to see and read to complete forms, read reports, and visually determine the correct working order of the physical aspect of units and other property facilities. Frequently needs to see small details.
• While performing the duties of this job the associate primarily works in an outdoor environment exposed to adverse weather conditions as well as dirt and/or dust.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.