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 Time Union’s Top Workplaces for ten consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for six years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. 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 2024! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com

Join Our Team!

We have an immediate need for full– time Porters to join the team at Nobb Hill, one of United Group's professionally managed multi – family apartment communities located in Syracuse, NY. To learn more information about our property, visit Nobb Hill

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:

Sweeps all stairwells
Vacuums, sweeps, 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
Maintains the inventory of all cleaning products
Maintains all cleaning equipment and have serviced at appropriate times
Assists in the cleaning of vacant units
Assists in other items as needed, i.e. landscaping, minor maintenance items, grounds maintenance, painting, and being available for emergency situations

Physical Demands + Work Environment

Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours.
Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions.
Frequently 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.
Potential exposure to substances such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. which may be considered irritants.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions

Job Overview + Requirements

Job Type: Porter; $23 per hour
Work Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, with staggered shifts between 9:00am and 8:00pm, including rotating weekend shifts.
Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, etc.
Required Education: High School Diploma; applicable Work History.
Required Experience: 1 + years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred. Experience in either residential or commercial cleaning, maintenance or general facility support.
Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales, and negotiation skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations

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.

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