Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Porter Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S., enhancing communities and helping residents build better lives. With over 15,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 500 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life‑cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

The Porter is responsible for assisting the Maintenance team in the day-to‑day duties involved with maintaining the cleanliness of our property.

Non‑exempt (eligible for overtime)

Newark, NJ 07107

• Daily interior cleanliness of buildings, including general cleaning of common areas; tasks include cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings, vacuuming, sweeping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
• Daily trash handling and removal, including emptying of the building’s compactors, breaking down and tying up cardboard boxes, and bringing trash and recyclables curbside for removal by the Department of Sanitation.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy, remove all items left behind, and leave units in broom‑swept condition.
• Perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, including exterior walls, parking lots, structures, walkways, paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools, curbs, gutters, exterior hallways, and stairwells.
• Execute light maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, air filters, blinds, shades, and other items as directed.
• Place down mats/runners in inclement weather and assist in weather‑related cleaning conditions (snow removal or storm preparations).
• Report areas for unsafe conditions, unlocked doors in restricted areas, and potential security breaches on the grounds and report to manager/supervisor.

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Highly motivated, service‑oriented self‑starter with a strong work ethic to complete tasks promptly.
• Flexible and willing to work all shifts/hours as needed, capable of working additional hours.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Good interpersonal skills with a polite demeanor toward staff, customers, clients, and visitors to the property.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Proficiency using large industrial cleaning equipment, including a buffing machine for wood floors and other finished surfaces, and large industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time due to the physical nature of certain required tasks.

$16.00 – $16.50 per hour

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Voluntary short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.