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Rose Associates

Develops and manages Northeast apartment communities

Residential Property Porter

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
$23 - $24/hr
Entry
Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA+1 moreMore locations: White Plains, NY, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to operate and maintain landscaping and maintenance equipment.
  • Must have work authorization.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work on-site and move throughout the building to address building-related matters and meet with tenants, staff, vendors, and visitors.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, position oneself in small spaces for building inspections and maintenance repairs, and lift and move objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • Must be comfortable with exposure to varying environmental climates and circumstances.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in residential environments where domestic pets are routinely present, including occupied apartments and common areas.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain the property's aesthetic appeal through routine daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, including vacuuming, cleaning, and detailing common areas such as hallways, lobbies, and recreation spaces, and keeping outdoor grounds and landscaping clean and well-maintained.
  • Assist with snow and ice removal during inclement weather and put out and remove rain mats to ensure safe pathways for residents.
  • Collect and dispose of trash from common areas and follow proper recycling procedures.
  • Work with maintenance staff on minor repairs, painting, water intrusion cleanup, minor damage, and related service requests.
  • Clean vacant units to prepare them for apartment turns.
  • Provide customer service to residents by responding to inquiries and addressing concerns in a timely and professional manner; cover front desk or concierge staff and deliver packages to tenants as needed.
  • Comply with workplace safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and/or previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

About the company

Rose Associates develops, owns and manages apartment communities for residents and property investors across the northeastern United States. Its projects include converting the landmark office tower at 70 Pine Street in Manhattan into residential and mixed-use space. The firm combines acquisitions and construction with day-to-day building operations for its own properties and outside owners, spanning luxury, workforce and affordable housing. Its asset management business guides property investment decisions, with clients paying annual fees based on assets managed and performance incentives. Founded in 1925, Rose Associates is headquartered in New York City.

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Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • Interns get structured entry: Rose's eight-week summer program pairs participants with mentors and targets permanent hires.
  • Affordable-housing staff build credentials: Rose requires certification exams and annual specialist training for its tax-credit housing team.
  • Rising employees get outside development: Rose sends selected staff to the Real Estate Board of New York Fellows Program.

What critics are saying

  • Westchester managers need schedule flexibility: Rose's floater role requires weekend availability and after-hours emergency response.
  • Westchester management carries licensing requirements: Rose gives unlicensed hires 120 days to obtain a New York real-estate license.
  • Navy Green porter work is physical: Rose's Brooklyn posting requires lifting over 50 pounds and working in small spaces.

What makes Rose Associates unique

  • Rose keeps oversight centralized: the same executive team supervises company-owned properties and buildings managed for outside owners.
  • Rose has a specialist housing niche: its medical residential department works directly with hospitals, doctors and students.
  • Rose has certified supplier-diversity status: it operates as a Women's Business Enterprise.

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