Porter

Student Quarters; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Commission structure

Paid volunteer time

LGBTQ friendly workplace

Age inclusive

Hiring Heroes Program

Job summary

Student Quarters Community Villas Knoxville is seeking a Porter to maintain grounds, amenities, and building exteriors on-site. The role supports the maintenance team and ensures curb appeal for residents.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, pool area upkeep, trash removal, and assisting with events while maintaining safety and quality standards. On-call availability and outdoor work are essential components of this position.

Qualifications

• No formal education required, high school diploma preferred.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Groundskeeping and landscaping experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation for on-call emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office curb appeal.
• Inspect exterior grounds and buildings daily; assist with pool area care.
• Keep common areas clean and maintain trash removal routines.
• Support daily upkeep of the clubhouse and amenity spaces.
• Address complaints and resolve issues professionally and promptly.
• Adhere to dress code and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Groundskeeping

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Ladders

Paint tools

Maintenance tools

Vacuum cleaners

Blowers

Job description

Company Student Quarters Community Villas Knoxville Reports To Maintenance Supervisor Job Type Full time non exempthourly Work Location On site One location Compensation 1600 1800 Per Hour

Summary

The Porter is responsible for the upkeep of grounds amenities building exteriors and leasing office parking lots and other community buildings of multi family residential grounds

Schedule

Monday to Friday On call Weekend availability

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
• Inspect exterior grounds and buildings including breezeways daily
• Pick up trash on the grounds
• Run trash compactor daily including weekends as scheduled
• Clean the mailbox area daily
• Water flowers plants and shrubs as needed
• Perform swimming pool maintenancecleaning as needed
• Maintain accurate swimming pool chemical records according to state and local requirements
• Pick up trash straighten and wipe down furniture in the pool area
• Assist in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the office clubhouse and amenity areas
• Responsible for maximizing curb appeal
• Check and replace light bulbs as needed
• Maintain painting of curbs and speed bumps
• Sweep blow and or pressure wash breezeways parking lots and common areas
• Keep storm drains free of debris
• Deliver andor post correspondence newsletters and flyers
• Assist in the performance of turn events
• Trash out vacant units
• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely professional fashion
• Perform additional duties as directed
• Adhere to the company dress code

Qualifications

• No specific level of education is required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Requires the ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the ability to personally perform general grounds keeping and maintenance tasks without endangering themselves residents and other employees
• Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on call requirement
• Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred
• Physical Activities Ability to use general cleaning and maintenance equipment including hand tools vacuums blowers hoses ladders paint equipment and cleaning chemicals
• Capable of lifting and transporting up to 5075 pounds eg trash bags groundskeeping equipment and maintenance materials
• Frequent bending stooping walking and reaching while removing debris handling trash and performing groundskeeping duties
• Ability to safely use ladders and work at heights of 89 feet or more
• Sufficient mobility and flexibility to access equipment and complete tasks across the property
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Capable of assisting with general maintenance tasks and performing duties safely without risk to self residents or team members
• The majority of time is spent performing hands on cleaning groundskeeping and support for maintenance activities

About Us

Student Quarters is your front door to campus and the perfect living space to connect with the community around you We encourage the engagement of students with their surroundings through premier apartment locations and exciting events centered around local businesses restaurants attractions and of course campus No matter how you live live SQ What we are offering Competitive pay and Commission structure8 Hours of Paid Volunteer TimeLGBTQ Friendly WorkplaceAge InclusiveHiring Heroes ProgramMission To deliver enriching experiences and exceptional results for our investors employees and residents Vision Be the preeminent partner for investors employees and residents in the student housing sector We Collectively Stand Behind Our Five Core Values Steady in all seasonsQuestion the status quoUnparalleled engagementAuthentic and genuineDedicated to we before me