Vacation Replacement- Residential Porter

Durst Profile:

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family‑run business dedicated to innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with tenants and partners have made us generations of builders, building for generations. We create value by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Vacation Replacement Porter‑Residential will provide vacation coverage at our Residential properties from approximately March 1st to November 1st, 2026. This position is a limited term of five months with the opportunity for long‑term retention based on business needs and performance evaluation.

Candidate will create a positive experience by providing superior customer service to building residents, guests, and prospects.

• 7:00am – 4:00pm
• 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 9:00am – 6:00pm
• 5:00pm – 12:30am
• 5:15pm – 12:45am
• 8:00pm – 4:00am
• 12:00am – 8:00am

Salary: $23.0819 per hour. Additionally, this position is eligible for overtime for all hours actually worked, consistent with the Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement. The overtime rate is $35.7478 per hour. Please note wages are subject to tax with holdings and other applicable deductions.

• Ensure that the lobby, entry ways, common areas, and hallways are always clean and well organized.
• Perform daily property maintenance and cleaning projects throughout the building as assigned.
• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship by adhering to the Durst Residential customer service standards.
• Adhere to the Durst Residential Standard Operating Procedures.
• Contact emergency services in the event of a fire or other incident requiring fire, medical, or police attention.
• Use knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing to assist in maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Assist in supervising contractors and vendors on site; keep the building clean and organized.
• Maintain cleanliness of building grounds and common areas according to company standards.
• Keep accurate and organized supply lists – place orders when necessary.
• Communicate well with building residents and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Property Manager.

• No specific level of education is required, but the position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Preferred: 3+ years of porter/handyperson experience.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor, moving and pushing large amounts of trash.
• Ability to operate freight car and compactor.
• Operate heavy and specialized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work.
• Meet schedule and timelines.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Understand and follow work directions as provided by supervisor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use two‑way radio to receive information and assignments; report on project and assignment progress from various locations.
• Position requires standing, walking, use of hands, bending, squatting, crawling, lifting, reaching, and the ability to lift, carry, push, swing or pull medium weights up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead.
• Position requires being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, dust, and chemical fumes.
• Position requires ability to work any shift during the seven days of the week.

While performing duties, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal‑opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.