Porter / Groundskeeper

Community Name: Gateway on Cullen
Position Type: Part-time / Hourly

The Porter’s primary responsibility is to preserve and maintain the excellent condition of the interior and exterior buildings and grounds at the student housing apartment community and provide support to the maintenance team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, curb appeal, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings.
• Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter daily.
• Assist in the preparation of market-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) before make-ready.
• Vacuuming, mopping, and/or shampooing floors in resident rooms and common areas; stocking bathrooms; and emptying trash in designated areas.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks promptly.
• Assisting maintenance team with work orders, moving furniture, and unloading and storing supplies.
• Providing courteous, efficient responses to resident and management requests. Reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Assist in the cleaning of available apartments and or models.
• Assisting with groundskeeping, pool maintenance, and pressure washing
• Assist the maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable).
• Assist in the troubleshooting/repair of mechanical, carpentry, and electrical problems.
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of general labor, housekeeping, and cleaning tasks
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Great eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and courteous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.