Housekeeper/Porter Jobs

Job Posting

June 14, 2022

The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announces an opening for the position of:

Housekeeper/Porter

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper/Porter is responsible for performing assigned unskilled manual labor tasks and semi-skilled janitorial and grounds services for HDC’s properties, including office building, common areas, and turnover/make-ready cleaning functions for vacant units as assigned. The Housekeeper/Porter is expected to provide exceptional service to all residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Essential Job Functions:

Essential functions for this position relate to the responsibility of maintaining the assigned property(s), which includes but is not limited to:

• Operates and maintains watering systems and waters grass and plants in landscaped areas.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, wet mops, scrapers, and/or heavy powered scrubbers and buffers.
• Reports supply needs to the supervisor.
• Disconnects and cleans appliances.
• Maintains grounds, including parking areas, by routinely picking up litter to include the removal of all glass, cans, litter, detritus, and dog fouling, raking leaves, and depositing such wastes into disposable sacks and/or other designated receptacle as instructed and removing in an appropriate manner.
• Performs emergency and after-hours work as necessary and/or required and in accordance with HDC policies and procedures.
• Cleans office building, bathrooms, hallways, community rooms, laundry facilities and community room kitchens, and vacant units in accordance with property standards.
• Reports all unusual circumstances such as vandalism, missing light bulbs or fixtures, missing smoke detectors, fire extinguishers to the supervisor.
• Cleans rugs and carpeted floors using light-weight and or heavy powered vacuum cleaner, hand sweeper, or shampooer as appropriate.
• Maintains a professional image and attitude in keeping with the objectives of the HDC and resident’s welfare.
• Empties waste baskets and/or trash containers, and smoking receptacles in and around office, common areas, and vacant units and disposes of trash and refuse in an appropriate manner.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties as follows:
• Accountable for consistent adherence to HDC standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of HDC materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.
• Assists in performing preventive maintenance tasks as assigned such as checking smoke detectors, checking emergency lights, replacing light bulbs, cutting off water to sill cocks, cleaning dryer vents, changing furnace/air-conditioner filters, cleaning guttering, and adjusting exterior light timers.
• Cultivates and/or mulches, flower beds, shrubs, grass, and trees, including planting, trimming, pruning, weeding, mowing, edging, laying sod, and fertilizing where appropriate. Trims and/or removes trees or bushes that are safety hazards.
• Dusts, cleans, and/or polishes furniture, desks, and light fixtures.
• Performs other duties as required including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload.
• Keeps walks, entryways, and other assigned areas cleared of mud, dirt, ice, snow, and debris.
• Maintains HDC-owned materials in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Maintains a neat and organized work area free of clutter and debris. Upon completion of cleaning tasks, all equipment and supplies shall be cleaned and/or stored appropriately.
• Maintains assigned restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, faucet knobs, and scrubs and cleans enameled and ceramic walls and toilet partitions in restrooms. Keeps toilet paper, towels, and soap dispensers supplied. Mops and sanitizes floors of each assigned restroom.
• Follows all established safety procedures and standards.
• Washes and cleans windows, walls, ceiling, and fixtures, using ladders as needed.

Additional Job Functions:

• May spray/treat for insect and rodent control.
• May assist in performing general road maintenance by clearing drainage areas, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, repairing fences, removing obstacles, and ensuring placement of appropriate signs as directed.
• May assist in graffiti removal and/or repainting. May assist with painting of fire lanes, parking dividers, etc.
• May assist in transporting, loading, and unloading of cabinets, counters, appliances, furniture, supplies, materials, etc., as assigned.
• May assist management/leasing staff with curb appeal functions which may include detailing model units, putting out balloons, banners, a-boards, etc.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Must be insurable by the HDC’s fleet insurance carrier.
• Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial activities and grounds keeping.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical activity.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Skilled in use of various building and grounds maintenance tools and equipment as appropriate (lawn mower, edger, buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.).
• Ability to be covered under HDC’s fidelity bond.
• High School graduate or GED desirable with one (1) year experience in the groundskeeping, maintenance, and/or janitorial field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and residents.

How to Apply:

Resumes may be emailed to . Please reference the position you are applying for.