Groundskeeper/Porter

Job Purpose The Porter is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the community grounds and common areas.

About universitypartners

• University Partners University Partners provides best-in-class student housing across the country, focusing on service, community experience, and operational excellence.
• Our teams create environments where students feel supported, safe, and proud to call home.

Responsibilities

• This role supports maintenance operations through light maintenance tasks, trash management, and daily property inspections to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for residents, guests, and staff.
• 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.
• Assist with pressure washing of buildings, sidewalks, and common areas as directed.
• Perform minor landscaping tasks not covered by vendors.
• Assist with minor work orders such as drain clearing, door batteries, and garbage disposal resets.
• Assist with unit punch walks during move-in and move-out periods.
• Deliver notices, packages, or correspondence to residents when requested.
• Assist vendors and contractors working on-site.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance concerns immediately.
• Maintain inventory awareness and notify supervisor when supplies are low.

Requirements

• 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 10–25 pounds regularly.
• & Experience Less than high school education or equivalent experience preferred Up to six months of groundskeeping, janitorial, or maintenance-related experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications Valid driver’s license may be required based on property operations.

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Today If you are motivated by relationship building, sales performance, and contributing to a high-impact community team, we encourage you to apply and explore career growth opportunities with University Partners.