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FirstService Residential

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Hit or Miss with this company - Porter/Concierge FirstService Residential Employee Review

3.0
Feb 27, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of job opportunities within the company, especially in the field as a porter/concierge/handyman Assistant Property Manager Sammy Dee (NYC) is very responsive but everyone else takes a little longer to respond. Human resource in general are responsive Relocation is possible within the company since First Service cast a large umbrella around the US. Most of their jobsites are in up to date facilities/building

Cons

Human resource is not very helpful with in-house complaints. Payroll tends to mess up a lot. Especially with you tax withholding! Make sure to stay on top of that! General issue tend to be pushed back by the company. Response time are very lengthy FSR are only "nice" to you until you stand up for yourself which will eventually put a target on your back in the company.

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FirstService Residential Response
2y
Thank you so much for this well rounded and robust review! We are currently actively taking strides in many of the areas you called out as opportunities and will pass on this feedback to the correct teams so we can continue to guide those initiatives appropriately. We're constantly working on improving our processes and programs and are so happy to have you with us! Providing feedback like this to your leadership team and direct supervisor is extremely valuable and we hope you feel comfortable doing so! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Communications and Engagement Manager

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Support. Great management. Lots of vendor perks.

Cons

Very long hours. Must work to learn about all full cycle of audits, landscape, accounting, paving, reserve funding, public speaking, basic law, and keep current with new changes in HOA practices

4.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture with strong core values and a collaborative environment. As a remote employee, the flexibility and work-life balance are a huge plus. The IT environment is also very dynamic — there are multiple systems, platforms, and technologies in use, so the work rarely feels repetitive or boring. The company is supportive of employee growth and development, offering training opportunities and access to a large online learning library. Another positive sign is the number of long-term employees; many people have been with the company for 5+ years, which says a lot about overall employee satisfaction and stability.

Cons

The company frequently changes business processes and technologies. While innovation is good, it can sometimes feel like just when you’ve fully mastered a system or workflow, a new tool or process is introduced. Workload can also fluctuate depending on business initiatives and project demands. Because it’s a large organization, there are a lot of layers of leadership — supervisors, managers, directors, VPs, etc. At times, it can be unclear who the correct point of contact or decision-maker is for certain situations.

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FirstService Residential Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! As we grow, we are finding new ways to scale our processes and procedures ESPECIALLY when it comes to change management. We appreciate hearing about your personal experience with us and hope you continue to share your valuable feedback with our leadership teams! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Sr. Communications and Engagement Manager
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