Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Fulcrum Real Estate Services, Inc. was founded to provide an owner‑oriented, transparent, and holistic approach to property management. More than a service – at Fulcrum we take our agency relationship with our clients seriously and advocate for our clients’ best interests for the long term. If you are enthusiastic about creating positive working and living environments while embracing a collaborative leadership approach, we invite you to apply to learn more about Fulcrum!

Summary:

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness, appearance, and safety of the property. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming and well‑kept environment for residents, guests, and vendors by ensuring common areas, grounds, and facilities are clean and orderly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness of property grounds, walkways, and common areas.
• Clean and sanitize laundry rooms, hallways, and other shared spaces as assigned.
• Sweep, mop, and remove debris from building entryways and high‑traffic areas.
• Clean and organize dumpster areas; pick up trash and litter throughout the property.
• Roll out and return trash/recycling bins on designated collection days.
• Perform light maintenance or report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Assist with seasonal upkeep, such as snow/ice removal or leaf cleanup.
• Respond promptly to requests from management regarding cleanliness and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

Required Skills, Education, and

Experience:

• Previous porter, janitorial, or groundskeeping experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb stairs and access elevated areas as required.
• Extended periods of standing and moving between buildings or grounds.
• Capability to work outdoors year‑round in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Manual dexterity for handling cleaning tools and equipment.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify safety hazards and respond appropriately.

This role requires frequent walking, lifting, bending, and working outdoors in all seasons. The position may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, odors, and occasional loud noises from equipment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The total compensation package includes eligibility for:

• Discretionary annual bonuses based on company and individual performance
• Monthly commission opportunities related to specific property or portfolio performance
• Monthly cell phone stipend of $55.00
• Auto allowance per pay period in lieu of mileage reimbursement

Full‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Disability
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (if tied to Fulcrum’s HDHP)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Assistance

We are required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We also must measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we ask applicants to indicate whether they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so.

Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self‑identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website .gov/ofccp.