Porter - Affordable housing
About the job
- General interest in custodial and cleaning work, with strong attention to detail.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
- Clean and inspect the property daily, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, carpets, vents, restrooms, and other common areas; pick up trash; and keep building entrances, lobbies, grounds, and exterior areas clean, clear, and free of clutter.
- Walk the property daily, inspecting all areas for cleanliness and safety, and help maintain curb appeal.
- Report property conditions that prevent cleaning or require additional attention, and notify the supervisor of problems or difficulties performing job duties.
- Maintain a high level of customer service.
- Perform assigned tasks at cleaning sites, including carpet cleaning, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
- Assist in moving supplies and equipment as needed.
- Monitor inventory of supplies and notify management when replenishment is needed.
- Perform snow and ice removal, including applying salt or ice melt, from entrances, sidewalks, walkways, and other exterior areas when necessary based on property location.
- Place appropriate safety signage for wet floors, wet paint, and other potential hazards.
- Respond promptly to spills, cleaning emergencies, snow and ice conditions, and other urgent property needs.
- Perform other duties as required.
About the company
Fairstead is a real estate company focused on creating affordable communities across the United States. It operates a full‑stack platform with in‑house teams for acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management, and it owns and manages more than 27,000 apartments in 28 states. The company’s product is carried out by coordinating land and building acquisition, development and construction, then ongoing management and operation of affordable housing communities through its in-house teams. Fairstead differentiates itself by offering an end-to-end platform with control over every step of a project from purchase to long‑term management, combined with a nationwide footprint and a mission‑driven commitment to affordable housing. Its goal is to expand access to safe, affordable housing by growing and managing communities at scale while maintaining quality and community impact.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Coppertree Village finished a $26 million rehab, validating execution at scale.
- January 2026 Houston and May 2026 Tampa deals added 368 units and pipeline depth.
- 2026 NMHC and MHN rankings strengthen lender confidence, partner access, and hiring appeal.
What critics are saying
- Delaware courts backed Will Blodgett in May 2026; damages could reach tens of millions.
- Fairstead's Paul Weiss malpractice fight, active in September 2026, distracts leadership and management.
- Founder-equity defeats create appeals, investor distrust, and years of cash-draining litigation.
What makes Fairstead unique
- Fairstead manages 30,000-plus affordable homes across 28 states, with owned-and-managed control.
- It ranked No. 1 in 2026 AHF substantial rehabs, proving a preservation machine.
- Its AI storm-prep work and Southeast expansion differentiate operations in disaster-prone markets.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts