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Porter / Groundskeeper
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Performs groundskeeping and custodial duties at apartment communities, including trash pickup, cleaning pet waste stations, and operating equipment such as backpack blowers and power washers.
About this role
Come on in and GROW with us! Interested in working towards a Maintenance Technician role?
Weinstein Properties, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia owns and manages over 60 apartment communities in Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Still owned and operated by the Weinstein family after 70+ years, our continued success is attributed to our hands on approach to daily operations and our focus on the customer experience.
Locations Available:
- Kings Crossing
- Addison at Wyndham
Pay: Hourly rates are competitive (starting at $16.50/hour) + Quarterly Bonuses
Bonus*: Currently eligible for a $1000 stay on bonus after 90 days and in good standing. (*For the stay on bonus - the recruiter can discuss the details. Stay with us and be awesome and you get this great bonus!)
Benefits: Rent discount, paid holidays, birthday time off, PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401k.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Who should apply?
This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and takes pride in their work. Porters are essential members of our team, keeping our communities clean, beautiful, and welcoming. At Weinstein Properties, we do things differently. We invest in people, not just resumes. We believe in training talent from the ground up. Great opportunity to come in, learn and grow!
Ideal Characteristics of Successful Porters
- Reliability & Punctuality: Shows up on time, dependable, and trustworthy.
- Independence & Initiative: Works well independently, is a self-starter, and takes initiative to go beyond assigned tasks.
- Attention to Detail: Notices issues proactively and maintains a clean, well-kept appearance of the community.
- Strong Work Ethic: Keeps busy, completes tasks thoroughly, and doesn’t shy away from dirty or repetitive jobs.
- Team Player: Communicates and collaborates well with maintenance and leasing teams; helps out when needed without hesitation.
- Positive Attitude & Pride in Work: Takes pride in maintaining the property and contributes to community appearance.
- Adaptable & Versatile: Willing to take on various responsibilities such as light painting, housekeeping tasks, or supporting maintenance as needed.
- Growth Mindset: Open to learning new skills, with potential to grow into maintenance tech or other roles.
Things Candidates Should Know Before Starting
- You will get dirty: Tasks include picking up trash, cleaning pet waste stations, trashing out apartments, and other potentially unpleasant (but necessary) duties.
- Repetition is part of the job: Many tasks (like picking up litter and pet waste) are daily, recurring responsibilities.
- Opportunity for Growth: Team members with a great attitude and willingness to learn can grow into more advanced roles in maintenance.
- This is a physically demanding role:. This position requires prolonged periods of standing and walking while performing tasks, frequently lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds or more, using hand tools and operating equipment (including backpack blowers, power washers), operating golf carts/trailers, frequently bending and stooping for planting, weeding and maintenance of outdoor spaces, and working in conditions with loud noise levels at times. This position also requires working outdoors year-round in potentially inclement weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold, rain, humidity). The person in this position must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Weinstein Properties is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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