Compensation:

$18 - 22 hourly

Benefits:

• Two Medical Plans to choose from.
• $1,500 Health Savings Account annual contribution to assist in medical, dental, vision costs and investment options.
• Dental and Vision plan is under $6 a month for employee.
• Reasonable cost Dental and Vision plans for Families and Domestic Partners.
• Generous leave policy.
• Flexible investing 403b Retirement Program with annual matching contribution.
• Discount for childcare at Tomorrow’s Hope Child Development Center.
• Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Insurance.

Housing Hope and HopeWorks agencies are the major non-profit developer of affordable housing and provider of human services in Snohomish County and Camano Island. Our mission is to promote and provide affordable housing and tailored services to reduce homelessness and poverty for residents of Snohomish County and Camano Island. We achieve this through a variety of interventions including social enterprises, children’s services, subsidized housing opportunities and services, employment, education and training services.

We are earnestly invested in dismantling the effects of systemic racism throughout Snohomish County and Camano Island. We are looking for people who are passionate about serving people. Dedicated professionals to assist in fulfilling our mission and advancing our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our communities.

The role of Porter is essential in maintaining all common areas and grounds in a safe, attractive condition.

Essential Job Duties:
1. Physically walk the property on a frequent basis and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds. It is especially critical that the following areas remain neat and free of litter at all times: laundry rooms, community areas, dumpster areas, and recreation areas, grounds adjacent to the road, in front of office, walkways to and from and in-between buildings.
2. Notify manager of any diseased, dying or dead landscape plantings.
3. Transfer trash and other items left outside of dumpster into dumpster. Pick-up and sweep area. Keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
4. Perform routine maintenance on property as requested.
5. Clean and sweep dumpster areas and all outdoor recreational areas.
6. Use blower to keep sidewalks, curbs and walking areas clear of loose grass and brush.
7. Shovel snow, plow and salt or use ice melt, as needed.
8. Clean laundry room areas, stairwells, interior common areas, community rooms if applicable.
9. Maintain awareness of proper safety precautions at all times.
10. Be aware of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts.
11. Use safety equipment (goggles, masks and gloves, etc.) as tasks dictate.
12. Pressure wash sidewalks, driveways and garages as needed.
13. Assist with "make-ready" duties when requested.
14. Distribute resident communications, i.e. upcoming events, pest control notices, newsletters, etc. when requested.
15. Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
16. Be aware of company goals relative to resident satisfaction, resident retention and ensure that you do your part towards meeting them.
17. It is the Porter’s responsibility to know and adhere to all federal, state and local laws as well as all policies and procedures contained in the manuals issued by Housing Hope or as communicated, verbally or in writing, to site employees.
18. Constant need (66% to 100% of time) to observe areas needing attention/correction. Read cautionary labels, respond to written instructions from staff. Frequent need (33% to 66% of time) to see things clearly beyond arm's reach. Observe and assist maintenance, observe problems throughout property.

Equipment/Machinery/Tools
1. An associate in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools: hand tools; various wrenches, grips, sledge hammer, hammer, snips, post-hole diggers, saws and other machinery.
2. User-Moved aids: wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.

Non-Essential Job Duties:
1. Represent Housing Hope at functions
2. Other duties as assigned

We at Housing Hope embrace and practice a high standard of diversity and inclusion and strive for equity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, age, status in regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.