Porter in Kennewick, Washington

Job Title: Porter

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: Kennewick, Washington

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

On-Call: After training, you will join the region based rotating on-call for after hour emergencies. At that time, you would be eligible for a monthly phone allowance of $50.00.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager

Compensation Package:

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $19.00

Benefits Package:

• Medical insurance at no cost to the employee
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Supplemental insurance available at employee expense (Vision insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Critical Illness insurance, Accident Protection Plan insurance, Hospital Indemnity Protection Plan insurance)
• 401k enrollment program available
• Life Balance Program access for associate-only discounts
• Paid time off, accrued through the year at 5.66 hours per pay period (136 hours per year).
• 8 paid holidays off per year (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day).

Administrative:

• Comply with all Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities requirements
• Comply with appropriate state landlord/tenant statutes
• Comply with OSHA safety regulations
• Attend training and development seminars
• Communicate daily with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager, and perform tasks as requested

Asset Preservation:

• Ensure the building is in accordance with all applicable building codes, ordinances, pool safety, fire codes, and emergency evacuation regulations
• Perform regularly scheduled inspections of all common areas
• Ensure preventative repairs are done on a regular basis

General Maintenance:

• Perform janitorial services for the interior and exterior of the building, including and not limited to sweeping, mopping, trash pickup, pet waste removal, vacuuming, and dusting
• Operate a leaf blower and pressure washer
• Other duties as assigned by Property Manager or Maintenance Supervisor

Resident Experience:

• Promote community member satisfaction by maintaining a high standard of community cleanliness and curb appeal
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as necessary
• Interact with current and future community members in a professional, courteous, and non-discriminatory manner

What You’ll Need:

• Authorization to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• 1 years of relevant porter and groundskeeping experience
• General knowledge of various janitorial services including sweeping, mopping, trash pickup, vacuuming, and dusting
• Demonstrates teamwork, good hygiene, ethical behavior and integrity, excellent customer service and communication skills, ability to multi-task, resolve conflicts, engage in cost/benefit analytical decision-making, and ambition for continuous professional development

Your Work Environment:

• Approximately 90% inspecting property grounds, including apartments, building structure, landscaping, and signage which may require the ability to climb stairs, scaffolds, ladders and maneuver walkways
• Approximately 10% in office environment using computer or tablet and phone
• Frequent lifting, pushing, carrying or pulling of 20-50 pounds
• Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, and reaching to inspect appliances and fixtures
• May be required to work weekends

Mission Statement:

“Affinity doesn’t just manage an asset – we cultivate an investment. We want you, as our newest associate, to come along for the ride, and ultimately, have a chance to steer the ship.”

INTEGRITY, INITIATIVE, INNOVATION