Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Porter

Join the team as a Porter at Essex Property Trust.

San Francisco, CA – SFO 582 MB360

The Porter is responsible for maintaining the grounds, curb appeal, clubhouse, amenities, and other common areas across one or more properties to preserve the asset and provide a high‑quality living environment for residents.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the property’s exterior areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, courtyards, and landscaping by sweeping, blowing, picking up trash, pet waste, and removing debris.
• Clean and maintain all common areas, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, fitness centers, and restrooms, ensuring supplies such as toilet paper, soap and paper towels are stocked.
• Clean windows, doors, and other glass surfaces to maintain a polished appearance.
• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager or General Operations Manager.
• Ensure all trash receptacles are emptied regularly and assist with bulk trash removal and recycling procedures.
• Interact with residents and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, addressing concerns or directing them to appropriate staff.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal, leaf blowing, or exterior pressure washing.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while performing duties, including proper use of PPE and reporting hazards.
• Other duties and tasks may be assigned as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some custodial or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to use a personal smart device for apps related to property operations and communication; comfortable with basic computer tasks and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Operates in a fast‑paced setting, multitasks, adapts to changing priorities, and meets tight deadlines.
• Five‑day onsite workweek that likely includes weekend coverage.
• Continuous physical effort, including heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and frequent standing, walking, bending and other strenuous activities.
• May involve operating heavy machinery or regular physically demanding tasks.
• Occasional travel to various locations for meetings or on‑site work.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities.

• Communicates basic technical or factual information with colleagues and immediate managers.
• Handles routine, defined tasks with limited judgment.
• Decisions mainly affect own job, rarely others.

The pay range is $21.60 – $29.33 per hour, with new hires starting between $21.60 – $25.96 per hour. Full‑time associates receive a competitive salary, career growth opportunities and an eligible benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401(k) employer match, wellness programs, 12 paid holidays and 15 PTO days. Most positions are eligible for a 20% housing discount.

Essex promotes growth, opportunity and a work/life balance.

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Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose‑driven company that promotes an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling and empowering teams. Working at Essex is a journey where you can confidently build your career.