Company Overview
Foundation Communities (FC) is a local, homegrown nonprofit. Founded in 1990, we provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles. We own and operate 26 communities all over Austin and in North Texas.
Position Description: The Porter position will ensure that all community property grounds are clean on a daily basis.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
- Remove litter and debris daily from all areas of the property (areas include: pool area, laundry rooms, 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 with various physical tasks (ex. tearing down fences, digging trenches, etc.)
- Assist with make-readies
- Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of storage rooms
- Distribute resident communications
- Maintain awareness of utility meter cut-offs, sewer clean-outs, and safety precautions
- Repair and adjust sprinklers
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma/ equivalent OR 1 year of practical experience with demonstration of required skills
- Ability to work at various properties as needed
- English proficiency
Working Conditions
An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials can be expected. May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.
Physical Requirements
CONSTANTLY: standing/walking, bending/stooping/squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping/gripping, reaching above the shoulder, climbing, lifting between 0 and 25 pounds.
FREQUENTLY: coordination of hand/eye/foot, finger dexterity, lifting between 26 and 50 pounds.
May be required to provide coverage/help at other supportive housing communities as needed.
Compensation
$16/hour
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
In compliance with Foundation Communities’ duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, Foundation Communities is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they request and receive a reasonable accommodation.
Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.