Groundskeeper/Porter

University Partners; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University Partners in Norman, OK is hiring a Part-Time Groundskeeper to maintain cleanliness, curb appeal, and overall appearance of our apartment community. This hands-on role offers a consistent schedule and a supportive property team.

The ideal candidate will perform light maintenance, trash management, and daily inspections, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff. Weekend availability may be required.

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 skillsincludingmeasurement conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong communicationand customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors invaryingweather conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 10+pounds regularly.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Time management

Reading instructions

Education

Less than high school

Groundskeeping experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Looking for consistent part-time work in Norman? University Partners is hiring a Part-Time Groundskeeper to help maintain the cleanliness, curb appeal, and overall appearance of our apartment community. This is a hands-on position with a consistent schedule and an opportunity to join a supportive property team.

AboutUniversity 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.

Job Purpose

The Porteris responsible formaintainingthe cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the community grounds andcommon areas. 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, employees, and vendors.
• Clean andmonitortrash and recycling areas to ensure cleanliness and prevent overflow.
• Maintain cleanliness of exteriorcommon areas, breezeways, walkways, andamenity spaces.
• Remove debris, litter, and pet waste fromgroundsdaily.
• Assistwith pressure washing of buildings, sidewalks, andcommon areasas directed.
• Perform minor landscaping tasks not covered by vendors.
• Assistwith minor work orders such as drain clearing, door batteries, and garbage disposal resets.
• Assistwith unit punch walks during move-in and move-out periods.
• Delivernotices, packages, or correspondence to residents whenrequested.
• Assistvendors and contractors working on-site.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance concernsimmediately.
• Maintain inventory awareness and notify supervisor when supplies are low.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and pride in property appearance.
• Ability tomaintaina 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 skillsincludingmeasurement conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong communicationand customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors invaryingweather conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 10+pounds regularly.

Education & Experience

• Less than high school education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Up to six months of groundskeeping, janitorial, or maintenance-related experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Validdriver’s license may berequiredbased on property operations.

Performance Expectations

• Success in this role is measured by cleanliness standards, turnover quality and speed, attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork

University Partners is a dedicated team of experienced professionals specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of student housing communities for universities.