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Rose Associates

Develops and manages Northeast apartment communities

Porter

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$19 - $22/hr
Entry
Malta, NY, USA
In PersonOn-site position with movement throughout indoor and outdoor areas of the property.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Ability to operate and maintain landscaping and maintenance equipment is required.
  • Dependability, attention to detail, and care in maintaining a clean and orderly environment are required.
  • Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is required.
  • The role requires movement throughout indoor and outdoor property areas, navigating stairs and small spaces, and lifting or moving objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • The employee must be comfortable working in residential areas where domestic pets, including dogs and cats, may be present in common areas and occupied apartments.
Responsibilities
  • Clean and maintain common areas, including lobbies, hallways, recreation spaces, and other shared amenities.
  • Help keep outdoor grounds and landscaping neat and well-maintained.
  • Collect and dispose of trash and follow proper recycling procedures.
  • Clean vacant apartments to prepare them for new residents.
  • Assist with snow and ice removal during inclement weather and place or remove rain mats to help maintain safe walkways.
  • Work with the maintenance team on minor repairs, painting, water intrusion cleanup, and other property-related needs.
  • Report maintenance concerns, damage, and potential safety hazards to the appropriate team members.
  • Follow established workplace safety practices and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
  • Respond to resident questions and concerns in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.
  • Assist with front desk or concierge coverage and deliver packages to residents as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with property management, maintenance staff, vendors, and visitors to support a positive resident experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are 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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