Porter

At MRK, the Porter is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of the property. This includes ensuring that all grounds, common areas, interior spaces, and office areas are clean, safe, and well maintained. Additional responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in offices, bathrooms, and shared spaces, helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The Porter also prepares vacated apartments for new residents by restoring them to move-in condition.

We are seeking a dedicated Porter to support our Symphony Hall & Lincoln Park communities in Newark, NJ, comprising of 126 residential units. If you have a strong passion for quality and a commitment to outstanding service, we encourage you to apply.

Key Job Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

- Patrols property daily to identify areas in need of cleaning and completes required work—remove trash/debris from property grounds and common areas, keep the dumpster area clean, and vacuum, sweep and mop

- Restores vacated apartments to move-in condition for new residents—clean appliances, kitchen cabinets, sink and floors, bathroom—including toilet, tub, sink and floor, windows, front door, and performs touch-up painting as necessary

- Performs grounds maintenance, including weed removal, grass-cutting and planting, snow and leaf removal from property—sidewalks, walkways, steps and driveways/parking spaces

- Cleans property office as necessary—empty trash, vacuum carpets, clean bathroom and kitchen; Completes janitorial requirements in accordance with the janitorial schedule

- Assists maintenance technicians in performing preventive maintenance, capital improvements or satisfying work orders as needed
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- High school diploma or GED preferred

- One year of general maintenance experience in preferred

- Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations is preferred

- Must be able to work a flex schedule and be on-call for emergencies on weekends, evenings, and holidays

- Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language

- Ability to follow direction and work independently in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment

- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Requirements

- ANSI approved steel-toe/composite shoes

- Must have a valid Driver’s License

- Must have reliable transportation

- Willing to assist with other properties within the portfolio and surrounding portfolios as needed (willing to travel up to 10% of the time)
Our Values

- Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change

- Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward

- Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine

- Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other
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We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

- Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits

- Company paid life and AD&D insurance

- Company paid short-term and long-term disability

- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match

- Paid time off, accrued based on years of service

- Supplemental insurance for employees and families

- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling

- Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services

- Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year

- Peace of mind and a great working environment
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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,  genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.