Porter

Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for five consecutive years, most recently for 2025. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2025! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for full-time Porter to join our team at The Gables at Lakeside, one of United Group’s professionally managed multi-family apartment communities located in Kissimmee, FL. To learn more about our property, please visit: https://www.thegablesatlakeside.net

The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by the Porter:

Daily:

• Vacuums all common area carpet and tile floors
• Touch up cleaning of laundry rooms
• Cleans all glass in the vestibules of all buildings
• Cleans all common area restrooms

Weekly:

• Cleans laundry room thoroughly
• Sweeps all stairwells
• Vacuums, sweeps, and dusts all Community Rooms
• Cleans trash rooms and trash cans
• Vacuums and dusts all offices

Additional Items:

• All windows in the building are to be cleaned inside and out, twice per year
• All common area carpeting is to be cleaned, twice per year
• Maintain the inventory of all cleaning products
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and have serviced at appropriate times
• Assists in the cleaning of vacant units
• Assists in other items as needed, i.e. snow removal, landscaping, minor maintenance items, grounds maintenance, painting, and being available for emergency situations

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• May be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments, which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects
• May be exposed to substances – such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, which may have various odors that may be considered irritants
• Frequent body movements include lifting, moving, transferring, bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching
• Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted, with twisting and turning of the torso, and stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions

Job Overview + Requirements

• Job Type: Porter; Non – Exempt $17 per hour plus bonus incentive program 
• Work Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm 
• Training for Position: preventative maintenance, safety, and related.
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, painting.
• Required Education: High School Diploma; applicable Work History. 
• Required Experience: 1 + years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred. Experience with pressure washing, basic painting and general housekeeping. 
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; ability to solve problems involving maintenance, safety, and challenging situations.

Benefits + Time Off 

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law