Porter- Housekeeping

• As a Porter Tech I – Housekeeping you are a huge contributor to the “WOW” feeling when a new
• resident first takes possession of their new home! In addition to applying the finishing touches on
• empty units for new residents – you will be responsible for the hallways, windows, elevators,
• laundry rooms, and common areas where our residents live. Your attention to detail and pride in
• workmanship will set you apart and make you a key contributor to the J&M Property
• Management team working to improve the communities we serve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily inspection of our properties, top floor to the bottom.
• Follow a schedule for providing routine cleaning to rotating properties.
• Work with Leasing and Maintenance to gain access to empty units as soon as they are ready
• for the final clean.
• Utilize the Housekeeping checklist and provide documentation to support all work done
• before a unit is ready for new tenants.
• Perform custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning
• windows, etc., in common areas, offices, restrooms, and vacant units.
• Pick up trash in common areas of the buildings and on the grounds of the property as needed.
• Observes safety issues, neglect, or necessary repairs and report back to Management.

ADDITIONAL TASKS

• May be asked to escort Pest Control through properties and into occupied units.
• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company goals.

HARD SKILLS

• At least 1 year of janitorial or housekeeping experience
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets Integrity and ability to work independently

SOFT SKILLS

• Exemplary time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with Honesty & Integrity.
• Willingness to learn and assist above and beyond as part of “the team”.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to push, pull and lift 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds or more occasionally.
• Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.
• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist and pull.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.
• Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs repeatedly.
• Withstand external weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather
• conditions. The employee may encounter unsanitary conditions in unoccupied or occupied
• homes of residents and have contact with rodents and/or insects. The position has the potential
• to encounter human waste (plunging toilets) and noxious fumes (natural gas).
• This job description is intended to provide information essential to understanding the basic duties
• of the Porter Tech I - Housekeeping position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties,
• responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.