Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Title

Porter

Non-Exempt – Full-time

Lead Porter

Mueller – Austin, TX

The Porter for Mueller will actively support community values and visions, while demonstrating a style of support and organization that allows residents’ needs to be met with a high level of satisfaction. The Porter will provide a warm, welcoming, professional approach when interacting with residents, colleagues and vendors while utilizing their knowledge of facilities operations. Specifically, the Porter will be responsible for the cleanliness of the community amenities and common areas to ensure optimal care and function, and as necessary report and assist with carrying out light maintenance and repair functions.

• Maintain the community appearance by visiting the community common areas, including but not limited to the parks and trails on a frequent basis.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the amenities and offices as assigned.
• Assist with upkeep and perform light maintenance in the amenities and throughout the community.
• Safely operate small hand tools and mechanical equipment such as blowers and pressure washers.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance duties such as, but not limited to pressure washing, painting and trash removal.
• Participate in day-to-day community operations.
• Participate in risk management, emergency procedures, and safety programs.
• Assist with setup and takedown of community events when needed.
• Work with the Facilities team on projects and assignments as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Excellent customer service skills
• Collaborative; predisposed to partnership and teamwork.
• Good verbal, written and personal communication skills.
• Ability to keep the organization’s vision and values at the forefront.
• Possess an enthusiastic and positive demeanor.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities.

• High School diploma or GED required;
  College coursework and/or skill-based technical training is highly desired.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Entry-level experience in painting, janitorial work and knowledge of basic tools, etc.
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful

• The Porter should expect to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the community, including evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• Must be able to provide one’s own transportation; must have a current drivers’ license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to move/lift at least thirty (30) pounds.
• Ability to stay on feet for long periods of time and work outdoors for extended periods of time, sometimes in inclement or hot weather; physically able to complete the execution of duties.

• Instill a sense of fun and enthusiasm in everything we do for the community.
• Exercise tact, diplomacy and fair-mindedness in all interactions while providing exceptional customer service.
• Strive to sustain a level of community maintenance that is simply the finest available anywhere.
• Reflect a work style based on inclusiveness, mutual respect, consensus-building, and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities.
• Embrace the vision, goals, and aspirations of Cohere.

Full-time

$19.23 – $21.20 per hour; up to 40 hours per week

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Cohere is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.