Porter

Why Southern Land?

The Laurel Rittenhouse is a Southern Land Company development. Our full-service in-house team makes extraordinary living a reality by creating uniquely beautiful, best-in-class communities. We are a passionate group of dreamers with expertise in development, design, construction, property management, resident experience, and much more. We take pride in playing integral roles on transformative projects, focusing on both the physical space and the human experience, and we enjoy coming to work, where we collaborate and innovate in a warm, family-like culture.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Porter to join our dynamic team in The Laurel Rittenhouse. The Porter is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of property grounds. The Laurel Rittenhouse is more than just a home. It’s an oasis of refined living where every day is enriched with unrivaled, resort-style amenities and concierge services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Remove litter and debris daily from all areas of the property (areas include pool area, dumpster area, recreation areas, general grounds, and walkways to, from and in between buildings).
• Trash out vacated apartments (remove abandoned furniture, trash, boxes, etc.)
• Assist in the cleaning, organizing and maintenance of storage rooms.
• Distribute resident and commercial tenant communications as directed.
• Other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor or General Manager.
• Remove all debris from garage and keep clean
• Empty trash containers and keep clean
• Empty recycling rooms and move recycling material to dumpsters
• Maintain pet park and remove pet waste
• Clean and maintain pet spa
• Maintain compactor, clear trash chute, and swap out dumpsters from compactor when full
• Keep all stairwells clean and free from debris

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Solid teamwork skills with flexibility to adjust to changing project requirements and deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with co-workers, residents, and vendors
• Ability to anticipate the maintenance needs of the property
• Must be reliable and present a positive, professional image
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to lift/move 25 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Possible exposure to changing weather conditions and chemical fumes

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of practical experience
• Fair housing training (we can provide)

Work Conditions

• Indoor, outdoors, and exposed to weather
• Very hot and very cold temperatures (above 90 F degrees and below 32 F degrees)
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection
• Spends time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Lifting over 50 lbs.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.