Porter - Gainesville, Florida

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Location: Gainesville, FL

Job : 2287

# of Openings: 1

The Porter plays a key role in maintaining the overall cleanliness, appearance, and safety of the community. The Porter ensures that residents, prospects, and visitors experience a welcoming and well‑kept environment by supporting daily cleaning, upkeep of common areas, and assisting the maintenance team as needed. The Porter is an essential part of the property management team, contributing to resident satisfaction and the community’s success.

• Cleaning common areas throughout the community including offices, laundry facilities, hallways, lobbies, lounges, bathrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other assigned areas. Grounds are to be cleaned before the office opens.
• Assure that all exterior walks and stairs surrounding the buildings are free of hazards. Assist in maintaining all storage and maintenance shops. Ensure proper storage of all chemicals according to manufacturing and company guidelines.
• Report to work on time with a neat and professional appearance or, if provided by the company, a uniform with safety accessories. Be courteous and pleasant to residents and co‑workers at all times.
• Check the common areas, parking lots, trash enclosures, playground areas, pool areas and other related areas for cleanliness throughout the day. Performance is up to standard when the exterior of the property appearance and amenities are clean and inviting at all times.
• Transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Replenish bathroom supplies, replace light bulbs, use a broom, mop and carpet cleaning machine.
• Operate a blower and high‑pressure hoses to assist in cleaning walkways, stairways and parking areas as assigned.
• Assist in preparing vacant apartments for move‑in by performing light cleaning and removing debris.
• Adhere to and understand the safety standards that are described in the TAM Residential employee manual.
• May be required to travel to other TAM Residential communities, providing your own means of transportation unless it is an out‑of‑state visit.
• Inform the Lead Maintenance Technician of any concerns related to personal safety, resident safety, emergency situations and matters that need immediate attention.
• Assist the management staff with resident social activities, posting of notices and marketing materials.
• Tools of the trade will be provided and secured at the community maintenance facility. Personal tools that become damaged, misplaced or stolen will not be replaced by TAM Residential at any time.

• No previous maintenance experience is required for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written); bilingual skills are a plus.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact courteously with residents, guests, vendors, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and apply established procedures consistently.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, tools, and materials.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate basic cleaning and maintenance equipment safely.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Team‑oriented with a willingness to assist other departments as needed.
• Awareness of safety practices and willingness to comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
• If job duties require the use of a vehicle or golf cart, employee must maintain a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

• Work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, often exposed to seasonal weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, ice or snow.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, odors and moderate everyday noise.
• May be required to work weekends and evenings depending upon community needs.
• Work schedule may vary and include overtime or on‑call support if required.
• Occasional travel to other locations or training sessions.

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