Porter/Groundskeeper – Multifamily

About the role

The Porter/Groundskeeper plays a key role in maintaining the overall cleanliness and curb appeal of the apartment community. This position is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, parking lots, and other common areas. The Porter/Groundskeeper also assists the maintenance team with various tasks to ensure the community remains in optimal condition for current and prospective residents.

Responsibilities

• Walk the property daily to remove litter, debris, and pet waste from common areas.
• Keep the following areas clean and presentable at all times: leasing office, pathways, stairwells, laundry rooms, mail centers, pool areas, dumpsters, parking lots, and recreation areas.
• Use blowers, brooms, and other tools to clean sidewalks and outdoor walkways.
• Perform trash-out duties for vacated units and dispose of abandoned items as directed.
• Ensure dumpster areas are clean, with doors closed on windy days.
• Detail the grounds regularly, including raking shrub beds and shoveling mud or dirt as needed.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks, including make-ready efforts, when requested.
• Perform minor repairs such as screen replacement, light bulb changes, painting, and general upkeep.
• Complete interior and exterior painting and basic maintenance duties when assigned.
• Change locks, rekey units, and distribute resident communications when requested.
• Help clean and organize maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Auxiliary with physical tasks such as moving heavy items or cleaning vacant units.
• Check and replace exterior lighting regularly.
• Maintain awareness of potential safety hazards and report issues immediately.
• Keep utility meter rooms, shutoffs, and cleanouts accessible and clearly marked.
• Lock all storage areas when not in use.
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing laws.
• Complete all required safety training, including Grace Hill courses, by designated deadlines.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Must be able to take direction and follow company procedures.
• Ability to complete physical tasks including lifting, bending, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift and carry: - 1–25 lbs.: Constantly - 25–75 lbs.: Frequently - 75–150 lbs.: Occasionally (with assistance)
• Frequent use of hand tools, power equipment, and cleaning supplies.
• Frequent visual and auditory attention to the environment and resident interactions.

Requirements

• Constant walking and physical activity throughout the shift.
• Frequent need to bend, stoop, climb stairs, kneel, push/pull, and lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift and carry: - 1–25 lbs.: Constantly - 25–75 lbs.: Frequently - 75–150 lbs.: Occasionally (with assistance)
• Frequent use of hand tools, power equipment, and cleaning supplies.
• Frequent visual and auditory attention to the environment and resident interactions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Must be able to take direction and follow company procedures.
• Ability to complete physical tasks including lifting, bending, and climbing.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must complete required Grace Hill training (bonuses and commissions are contingent upon compliance).

Skills

• Physical stamina.
• Proactive work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage.
• Voluntary wellness plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Financial Planning Resources and Employer-Matched 401(k) Plan.
• PTO & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Birthday Leave, Work Anniversary Leave.
• $500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment!

Pay

This is an on-site role at the assigned apartment community. Must be available for occasional weekend work, depending on community needs.

Schedule

This is an on-site role at the assigned apartment community. Must be available for occasional weekend work, depending on community needs.

Additional Information

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any individual based on their membership in any protected class.