Porter

  • Firstservice Residential Austin
  • Austin, Texas
  • Full Time
Job Overview:**

This position is responsible for cleaning assigned areas of the property so that property is maintained in a clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying condition for the residents, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of unsanitary conditions and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks which involve following the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of assigned areas of facility.

**Your Responsibilities:**

- Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

- Maintains facility in a clean and sanitary condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of equipment and furnishings.

- Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas.

- Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials. Empties trash containers.

- Handles various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Complies with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.

- Plans work schedule for major tasks.

- Damp dusts furniture, light fixtures, window windowsills, etc.

- Wet mops floors in assigned areas, including bathrooms daily. Damp mops all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.

- Cleans restrooms, wash basins, mirrors, commodes, counter tops, urinals, tubs, and showers daily. Cleans toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors and counters.

- Checks all assigned areas daily to keep fresh.

- Cleans air vents.

- Reports any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, etc.).

- Washes windows as scheduled.

- Strips and recoats all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled.

- Checks areas for spills, water, etc. periodically, especially in bathrooms.

- Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.

- Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition.

- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills - Qualifications:**

- Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

- Experience/Knowledge/Abilities: 1-2 previous custodial experience preferred. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

- Special Requirements: Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs following appropriate safety procedures; complete all required forms. Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 8 ft). Regular and predictable attendance.

**What We Offer:**

As a full-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for benefits to include plans for medical, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

**Compensation:**$24 / hour

**Disclaimer:**

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Job ID: 484231891
Originally Posted on: 7/6/2025

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