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CWS Apartment Homes

Manages luxury apartment communities

Porter

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Entry
Katy, TX, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Janitorial experience is preferred.
  • CPO certification is required.
  • A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance are required.
  • Able to read service requests and schedules, and regularly converse with team members, residents, and vendors in English.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Able to adhere to a set and variable work schedule and company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Able to maintain a professional and ethical atmosphere.
  • Able to perform duties at locations other than the home property.
  • Able to travel within major metropolitan areas and may be required to attend company functions in other cities.
  • Able to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, ladder climbing, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
  • Able to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull tools, appliances, equipment, and supplies up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to work amid varying temperatures and weather, noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, power tools, moving mechanical equipment, and other conditions associated with property maintenance.
Responsibilities
  • Complete minor service requests.
  • Prepare make-ready apartments.
  • Maintain common areas of the community.
  • Maintain the pool area.
  • Maintain inventory and shop organization.
  • Participate in resident satisfaction programs.
  • Participate in the preventative maintenance program.
  • Communicate with customers, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members.
  • Participate in the CWS Risk Management and Safety Programs.

About the company

CWS Apartment Homes manages luxury apartment communities for renters across the United States, combining on-site service with centralized property operations. Residents sign leases ranging from month-to-month to 18 months and use online portals to pay rent, ask questions and request maintenance. Its apartment business grew out of investments in manufactured housing, and the wider CWS group acquires, develops and sells properties as well as managing them. Local teams handle leasing and resident service, maintain buildings and shared amenities, and coordinate property operations with the wider investment business. Founded in 1969, CWS Apartment Homes is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, TX

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Onboarding includes leadership access: CWS's monthly New Hire Experience connects recruits with leaders and fellow new starters.
  • Housing costs receive support: Marquis Dominion's director posting advertises a 50% apartment rental discount for onsite team members.
  • Leasing teams reach workplace audiences: CWS's Preferred Employer Program markets housing benefits through participating employers at no additional cost.

What critics are saying

  • Maintenance leadership extends after hours: The Marq on West 7th requires emergency responses and management of on-call rotations.
  • Maintenance leaders supply equipment: The Marq on West 7th requires personal hand tools and current automobile insurance.
  • Resident transfers carry costs: CWS requires half the lease completed, $500 and new security deposits.

What makes CWS Apartment Homes unique

  • Community leaders get local control: CWS gives Community Directors autonomy to lead their own teams.
  • Giving has a defined match: CWS's BRIDGE program donates $20 per volunteer hour, capped at 12 hours.
  • Renters get an early exit: CWS's 30-day guarantee terminates leases, subject to payment and written-notice rules.

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