Commercial Porter

Position Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness, appearance, and professional presentation of multiple assigned commercial properties. This role supports property operations by ensuring common areas, shared spaces, tenant areas, building exteriors, and surrounding grounds are clean, orderly, safe, and well-maintained at all times.

This position requires a dependable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual who can work independently across multiple properties, manage priorities efficiently, meet deadlines, and communicate property concerns promptly to management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Building Grounds and Common Area Maintenance

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all assigned commercial properties.
• Pick up trash, debris, cigarette butts, and other litter throughout the property.
• Clean and maintain common areas, including lobbies, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, break rooms, trash areas, shared tenant spaces, and exterior walkways.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe down surfaces, clean windows, and perform other routine cleaning duties as needed.
• Ensure trash enclosures, dumpsters, and surrounding areas remain clean and free of overflow or debris.
• Monitor property appearance and assist with maintaining entrances, signage, parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, and other exterior areas.
• Replenish supplies in common areas and restrooms as needed.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming environment for tenants, visitors, vendors, and guests.

Tenant Space and Property Presentation Support

• Assist with maintaining vacant commercial spaces and common areas to ensure they remain clean and presentable.
• Prepare vacant suites and shared spaces for property tours, inspections, or prospective tenant visits.
• Ensure spaces are clean, odor-free, and visually appealing.
• Wipe down surfaces, sweep or vacuum floors, remove dust, remove trash, and complete other light cleaning and presentation tasks as needed.
• Report any maintenance, cleanliness, odor, pest, damage, or safety concerns immediately to the appropriate manager.
• Partner with property management and maintenance teams to ensure buildings consistently meet company presentation standards.

Property Inspections and Reporting

• Walk assigned properties regularly to identify cleanliness, safety, maintenance, or appearance concerns.
• Report any observed issues to management in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and communicate concerns such as vandalism, lighting outages, leaks, trip hazards, unauthorized dumping, pest activity, damaged property, overflowing trash, or other property-related concerns.
• Document work performed and property observations as required.

Software and Administrative Responsibilities

• Use company property management software to document tasks, updates, work orders, inspections, or property-related notes as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, property teams, vendors, and tenants when needed.
• Follow assigned schedules, routes, checklists, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate communication regarding completed work, pending issues, and supply needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cleaning, portering, groundskeeping, janitorial work, or related commercial property maintenance support.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Valid automobile insurance required.
• Ability to travel between multiple assigned properties during the workday.
• Ability to use property management software, mobile apps, email, and basic technology.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, punctual, diligent, and efficient work style.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify property issues and escalate concerns appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to walk large commercial properties, including hallways, stairwells, parking lots, and exterior grounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use basic cleaning supplies, tools, carts, and equipment.

Key Competencies

• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong work ethic
• Detail orientation
• Independent follow-through
• Time management
• Clear communication
• Property presentation awareness
• Professionalism
• Problem identification and reporting
• Ability to support multiple properties efficiently

Work Environment

This is a floating, multi-site position supporting multiple commercial properties. The employee will regularly travel between assigned properties and perform work both indoors and outdoors. The role requires flexibility, accountability, and the ability to maintain consistent standards across multiple locations.

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation and schedule will be based on experience, portfolio needs, and assigned property locations. Weekend or occasional after-hours support may be required based on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

About Meritus Property Group

Meritus is comprised of a committed team of commercial and multi-family management professionals that take great pride in being stewards of the built environment, operating assets efficiently, and providing an outstanding tenant experience.