Porter

Overview

HSL is a locally owned and operated real estate development and management company that has been headquartered in Tucson, Arizona for almost 50 years. 

With 30+ multi-family apartment communities across Arizona consisting of over 10,000 apartment homes and more than 300 incredible employees who help us manage them, we are looking for highly motivated, success-driven, service-oriented people to help us continue to grow our footprint across the Southwest.

Job Description
The Porter is responsible for the cleanliness and general upkeep of the community including groundskeeping, general maintenance, and custodial efforts of property amenities, building exteriors, leasing office, parking lots, apartments, equipment, and all common areas. 

The Porter will also assist the rest of the staff, as directed, in their efforts to manage and maintain the community in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.

If you are hard-working, reliable, friendly, and are interested in a property management career or growing your skills, being a Porter as part of our maintenance team is a great way to start!

What’s In It for You

• Bonus compensation: community performance-based bonus eligibility, and referral bonuses
• Employee lease rental discounts of 20% (excludes Encantada and Flin branded properties)
• Comprehensive full-benefits package including:
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick time that accrues from day one 
  • Paid off-site and on-the-job training
  • Medical plans (subsidized by HSL), Dental plans, Vision, and Short-Term Disability
  • Company paid benefits include Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Employee Assistance plan, and 401k retirement plan with 50% match up to 3% of income
• Huge potential for career advancement 
• Why choose a career with HSL:
  • You will get the tools, training, and support needed to grow and get better
  • Owner/Operators who make the decisions, not a third-party management company
  • HSL embedded in the local community; philanthropy and charitable giving is at our core #ItsAboutCommunity 
  • We strive to provide excellent service and living conditions for every resident
  • Continued growth and expansion in Arizona have made us the industry leader

Role & Responsibilities 

The primary responsibilities of the Porter involve the general cleanliness and upkeep of the community’s grounds in order to enhance and maintain its curb appeal and ensure high quality living conditions for residents. 

While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities might not be specifically addressed.  

Main duties for the Porter will include:

• Frequently walking and inspecting the community to ensure the property is clean, clutter-free, and meets HSL standards
• Assisting with various physical and safety-related tasks as directed, including:
  • Removing litter, trash, debris, pet droppings, etc. from the grounds
  • Raking, sweeping, shoveling, landscaping, and groundskeeping 
  • Moving or removing heavy items (i.e., appliances) as circumstances warrant  
  • Performing "trash-out" duties at vacated apartments
  • Keeping dumpster doors closed on windy days
  • Cleaning and maintaining storage areas
  • Tearing down fences, digging post holes, removing signs, etc.
  • Painting (interior and exterior) and transporting paint buckets 
• Keeping the following areas neat and clean at all times:
  • Pool area  
  • Laundry room  
  • Leasing office 
  • Pet areas
  • Dumpster areas  
  • Recreation and relaxation areas
  • Grounds adjacent to the road, in front of the office, etc. 
  • Walkways to and from and in-between buildings  
  • Parking lots and drives
  • Maintenance and storage area(s)
  • All common areas and grounds on property 
• Performing any additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Community Director

Skills & Qualifications 

• Ability to meet all physical requirements including heavy lifting and carrying
• Ability to take direction and work on a team
• Hard working with the ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities 
• Self-motivated, proactive mindset that shows initiative and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with residents, maintenance team, technicians, community staff, vendors, and HSL management
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Bilingual language skills (i.e., Spanish) not required, but is a plus 

Job Requirements

• 40-hour flexible work week:
  • Weekly schedule - Weekends are required
• One year related experience (in a physically demanding position) and/or training ideal
• Background and pre-employment drug screening will be required
• Reliable transportation for use in business related tasks/duties as assigned

* Incentives change often and not all positions or properties qualify for bonuses or additional perks; please speak with an HSL representative about current incentives and available promotions.