Part-Time Apartment Grounds & Sanitation Lead Porter – Daytime - Truck Required

Valet Living; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Valet Living is seeking a Part-Time Lead Field Service Technician to maintain safety, service quality, and operational excellence across multifamily communities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this hands-on role blends field service work with leadership support in developing markets.

You will step in for Field Service Leaders, coordinate same-day coverage, train technicians, and audit safety and service quality while supporting market growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance with you listed as a covered driver
• Reliable open-bed pickup truck or vehicle capable of towing an open utility trailer that meets company requirements
• Smartphone with data plan required (stipend provided) and willingness to receive SMS throughout pre-employment and employment
• Ability to perform physically active work, including lifting up to 50 lbs., walking long distances, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned market, with occasional travel outside the local area as needed
• Availability to work approximately 20-30 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours

Responsibilities

• Perform field service work while maintaining company standards for safety, cleanliness, service quality, and client satisfaction
• Provide operational support in emerging, remote, and developing markets
• Step in for Field Service Leaders during absences and support assigned service areas and field teams
• Coordinate same-day service coverage and route assignments to address call-offs, service gaps, and changing priorities
• Help ensure consistent, high-quality service across assigned communities
• Onboard, train, and coach technicians while supporting ongoing development and reinforcing standard work practices
• Conduct community service-quality and safety audits and help coordinate corrective actions when needed
• Identify service and operational trends and recommend improvements that support market growth
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate service execution, safety practices, and route performance
• Respond to routine service issues and escalate complex concerns, safety matters, and personnel issues to the Operations Manager
• Fill in on service as needed due to staffing gaps, absences, business needs, launches, or high-volume periods
• Support market launches and stabilization activities, including container distribution, technician training, client onboarding support, service-quality checks, and community events
• Coordinate day-to-day with Field Service Leaders and provide operational updates and handoffs during coverage periods
• Complete minor equipment repairs and report equipment or operational issues requiring additional support
• Build positive working relationships with technicians, Field Service Leaders, Operations leadership, property teams, and clients
• Report safety hazards, equipment concerns, and operational issues promptly

Skills

Dependable

Problem solving

Communication

Independent

Leadership development

Mobile apps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make an Impact. Support the Team. Grow Your Career. We're hiring a Part-Time Lead Field Service Technician to help maintain high-quality service, safety, and operational excellence across assigned multifamily communities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this hands‑on role combines field service work with leadership support responsibilities in emerging, remote, and developing markets. As a bridge between the Field Service Technician and Field Service Leader roles, you'll help support service quality, operational consistency, technician development, and client satisfaction while remaining actively engaged in service execution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build leadership skills and prepare for future advancement into a Field Service Leader role.

Success in this role means not only solving immediate problems but also identifying trends, improving processes, and helping prevent future service issues.

What You'll Get

Pay: $ 22.00 Per Hour

Schedule: Part-Time, estimated 20-30 hours per week, varying based on market needs and service volume

Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage reimbursed monthly through our company reimbursement program

Career Growth: Develop leadership, coaching, and field operations skills while preparing for future advancement opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Perform field service work while maintaining company standards for safety, cleanliness, service quality, and client satisfaction
• Provide operational support in emerging, remote, and developing markets
• Step in for Field Service Leaders during absences and support assigned service areas and field teams
• Coordinate same-day service coverage and route assignments to address call-offs, service gaps, and changing operational priorities
• Help ensure consistent, high-quality service across assigned communities
• Onboard, train, and coach technicians while supporting ongoing development and reinforcing standard work practices
• Conduct community service-quality and safety audits and help coordinate corrective actions when needed
• Identify service and operational trends and recommend improvements that support operational consistency and market growth
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate service execution, safety practices, and route performance
• Respond to routine service issues and escalat complex concerns, safety matters, and personnel issues to the Operations Manager
• Fill in on service as needed due to staffing gaps, absences, business needs, launches, or high-volume periods
• Support market launches and stabilization activities, including container distribution, technician training, client onboarding support, service-quality checks, and community events
• Coordinate day-to-day with Field Service Leaders and provide operational updates and handoffs during coverage periods
• Complete minor equipment repairs and report equipment or operational issues requiring additional support
• Build positive working relationships with technicians, Field Service Leaders, Operations leadership, property teams, and clients
• Report safety hazards, equipment concerns, and operational issues promptly

What You’ll Bring

• You’re dependable and take pride in doing quality work
• You enjoy solving problems and finding ways to improve how work gets done
• You communicate well and build positive relationships with teammates and clients
• You’re comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• You’re interested in developing leadership skills and helping others succeed
• You’re comfortable using mobile apps and technology for work

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance with you listed as a covered driver
• Reliable open-bed pickup truck or vehicle capable of towing an open utility trailer that meets company requirements
• Smartphone with data plan required to access company applications and communications (stipend provided). Willingness to receive SMS/text communications throughout the pre-employment process and employment, including updates, scheduling, and work‑related information.
• Ability to perform physically active work, including lifting up to 50 lbs., walking long distances, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely operate a manual tamper and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to safely perform work in and around service areas, including elevated platforms, ladders, and uneven terrain
• Comfortable working around trash, recycling, and related materials
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned market, with occasional travel outside the local area as needed
• Availability to work approximately 20-30 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours, with occasional schedule flexibility to support business needs

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Valet Living, we don't just provide essential services. We create opportunities for people to grow, develop new skills, and build meaningful careers. You'll join a team that values leadership, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Clear path to leadership and career advancement

• Active, outdoor work that keeps you moving
• DailyPay flexibility
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a visible impact in your market

Valet Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

As the leading amenity-services provider in the multifamily industry, Valet Living offers unique career advantages, like our philosophy of “better tomorrow,” which means we invest in our associates with onboarding and training programs. Like working with the industry’s finest and a people-centric setting defined by recognition, rewards, and career pathing. And our Service Valet role includes the chance to earn, remain active, think, and enjoy me‑time. Clearly, the difference is in our details. Join a growing industry leader where we care about the details that make a difference in your career: Valet Living.

For nearly 30 years, we’ve provided the most‑used amenity services in the multifamily industry. We deliver increased asset value, reduced workload for onsite staff and improve the resident experience. With industry‑leading tech and 8,000+ trusted associates, Valet Living serves 2 million+ homes nationwide. Valet Living is a portfolio company of the private equity group GI Partners.

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