Groundskeeper/Porter - Student Housing

University Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners is seeking a Porter to keep community grounds clean and safe in Austin. You will assist maintenance, manage trash, and support outdoor tasks daily to ensure a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The role requires attention to detail, customer service, and the ability to perform physical tasks outdoors, including weekends and possible overtime. Valid driver’s license may be required depending on property operations.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and pride in property appearance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills including conversions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to lift and carry 10–25 pounds regularly.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, employees, and vendors.
• Clean and monitor trash and recycling areas to ensure cleanliness.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform minor landscaping tasks and light maintenance tasks.
• Assist with unit punch walks during move-in/move-out periods.
• Deliver notices, packages, or correspondence to residents on request.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance concerns immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Reading instructions

Mathematics basics

Outdoor work

Physical endurance

Education

Less than high school education or equivalent experience

Up to six months groundskeeping/maintenance experience

Job description

About 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.

Job Purpose

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

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 10–25 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

• Valid driver’s license may be required based on property operations.