Lead Porter

Lead Porter

Community Corporation of Santa Monica — a non‑profit that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families.

The Lead Porter is a full‑time position responsible for providing work direction and supervising a crew of Porters in maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of areas across Community Corp.’s portfolio. This includes daily cleaning tasks, restocking supplies, and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all residents, employees, and visitors.

• Pay Rate: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 120 hours of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• 9/80 work schedule
• Every other Friday off
• Sign‑on incentive

• Prioritize work, provide direction, and supervise a crew of Porters.
• Track crew’s scheduled and completed work orders and synchronize with the work‑order tracking system.
• Perform on‑demand cleaning duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Maintenance and maintenance administrative staff.
• Clean lobbies, hallways, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other common areas.
• Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues such as broken fixtures, leaks, or hazards.
• Respond promptly to cleaning requests and spills throughout the day.
• Ensure floors are swept, mopped, and/or vacuumed per schedule.
• Clean glass doors, windows, and surfaces per schedule.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and communicate needs to the Inventory Clerk.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with the team to provide friendly and responsive customer service.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, improve, and adapt.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.

• At least 2 years of experience in janitorial, custodial, or porter work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Supervise assigned porter crew.

• Ability to crouch, climb, reach, and lift heavy items; walk properties daily in outdoor elements.
• Must be able to sit and use office equipment and computers.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds.

• Walking properties daily with exposure to outdoor elements.

• Regular car travel, primarily within Santa Monica to visit properties in the CCSM portfolio.

Will be conducted.

Community Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Community Corp. is a Santa Monica-based non‑profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica, making it a more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable city.

In short, we advance the values that Santa Monica residents share, and enrich our community.