Maintenance Porter – $22/hour

We have partnered with a 300+ unit apartment building on Central Ave in Albany who is in need of additional help on the Maintenance team.

The Porter role is focused on maintaining the aesthetic appeal and cleanliness of the property. This role combines janitorial responsibilities with light maintenance, painting, and unit turnover tasks.

Pay is $21-22/hour with a schedule of 8am – 5pm Mon-Fri

The Painter/Porter ensures that the building’s common areas, exterior grounds, and vacant units are clean, well-maintained, and visually appealing.
This role requires a “can-do” attitude to handle a variety of tasks, ranging from cleaning and trash removal to painting and minor repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Painting & Surface Prep: Perform interior and exterior painting, including patching, sanding, caulking, and priming walls, trim, doors, and cabinets.
• Unit Turnovers: Assist with preparing vacant apartments for new residents, including “trash-outs” (removing debris) and cleaning, in addition to painting.
• Cleaning & Janitorial: Clean and sanitize common areas, including lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, elevators, and public restrooms. This includes mopping, vacuuming, and polishing.
• Grounds Maintenance: Maintain exterior curb appeal by sweeping walkways, removing trash, and performing landscaping tasks like leaf cleanup.
• Light Maintenance: Assist with maintenance requests such as replacing light bulbs, swapping HVAC filters, and minor repairs.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in janitorial, porter, or maintenance work, ideally in a residential or commercial setting.
• Painting Skills: Proven experience in drywall repair and professional painting techniques.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (50+ lbs), climb ladders, and stand for long periods.
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is frequently required.
• Communication: Ability to work well on a team and interact professionally with residents.