Groundskeeper/Porter

About the role

The Part-Time Groundskeeper/Porter is needed to help maintain the cleanliness, curb appeal, and overall appearance of the apartment community. This role supports maintenance operations through various tasks and ensures a clean and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, employees, and vendors.
• Clean and monitor trash and recycling areas to ensure cleanliness and prevent overflow.
• Maintain cleanliness of exterior common areas, breezeways, walkways, and amenity spaces.
• Remove debris, litter, and pet waste from grounds daily.
• Absorb minor landscaping tasks not covered by vendors.
• Absorb minor work orders such as drain clearing, door batteries, and garbage disposal resets.
• Absorb assistance with unit punch walks during move-in and move-out periods.
• Absorb delivery of notices, packages, or correspondence to residents when requested.
• Absorb assistance with vendors and contractors working on-site.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance concerns immediately.
• Maintain inventory awareness and notify supervisor when supplies are low.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and pride in property appearance.
• Ability to maintain a neat and organized property and landscape.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow cleaning product instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills including measurement conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 10+ pounds regularly.