Groundskeeper/Porter - Student Housing

University Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners in Austin, TX is seeking a Porter to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our community grounds and common areas. You will support maintenance operations through light tasks, trash management, and daily property inspections to create a welcoming environment for residents, guests, and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning exterior spaces, removing debris, assisting with pressure washing, minor landscaping, and supporting vendors and contractors on-site while

Qualifications

• Less than high school education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Up to six months of groundskeeping, janitorial, or maintenance-related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required based on property operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, guests, employees, and vendors.
• Clean and monitor trash and recycling areas to prevent overflow.
• Maintain cleanliness of exterior common areas, breezeways, walkways, and amenity spaces.
• Remove debris, litter, and pet waste daily.
• Assist with pressure washing of buildings, sidewalks, and common areas.
• 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 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

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in groundskeeping or maintenance preferred

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.