Position: Porter

 

JOB TITLE: Porter

REPORTS TO: Community Manager   

DIRECT REPORTS: No

 

Who We Are

BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs over 2,800 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women,” “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow. 

BH is passionate about setting the standard in the multifamily industry. We are a welcoming band of go-getters who think big, sweat the details, and take our work (but never ourselves) too seriously. We set our sights high, own our mistakes, and turn lemons into lemonade. We are incredibly proud of where we’ve come from and are ready to tackle what’s next. Come join us!

 

Role Overview

As the Porter, you’ll have a big mission. If you choose to accept it, your mission will be to maintain the condition of the exterior grounds and common areas of the property, plus the interior common areas. Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customers. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner. As you can likely tell, 'how' things are done matters just as much as ‘what’ was done here at BH!

Key Responsibilities

• The Porter’s primary responsibility is to maintain the condition of the exterior grounds and common areas of the property, plus the interior common areas.   
• Assists with trash outs after move-outs, when applicable.
• Responsible to maintain the condition of the exterior grounds and common areas of the property, plus the interior common areas.  Examples include, but are not limited to:  trash chute, trash compactor, landscaping, parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, buildings and gutters.
• Responsible for overall organization and cleanliness of work areas and maintenance shops. 
• May assist with cleaning and maintaining the pool and surrounding area.
• Post notices to vacate and other community communication, if applicable. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

You Have

• Previous knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping and/or general maintenance/janitorial experience is a plus.  
• Working knowledge of basic interior/exterior maintenance, hand tools and cleaning equipment. 
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair is a plus.
• Basic computer skills/knowledge required to perform job functions. 

Physical Requirements/Environment: The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Full range of motion with upper and lower body. Continuous movement, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work with both hands for frequent grasping and manipulation.
• Push or pull items and reach overhead.
• Operation of a motor vehicle onsite, if applicable.
• Exposure to all weather conditions.

 

Seniority Level: Entry level
Industry: Property Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Onsite

 

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (work schedule may vary). Some overtime may be required and ability to work extended hours including “on-call” and/or participate in a rotating “on-call” schedule as needed to meet business needs.

 

BH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH a better place to work and live. Our posted compensation reflects the cost of talent across multiple US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.