Porter

campusadv; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer time

Parental leave

Job summary

Student Quarters in Springfield, MO is seeking a Porter to maintain grounds, building exteriors, and leasing office areas, ensuring attractive curb appeal across the community.

This full‑time, on‑site role covers trash removal, landscaping tasks, pool maintenance records, light bulb replacement, painting curbs, and assisting with event turns; a strong customer service mindset and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• No specific education required; HS diploma preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in extreme temps.
• Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent customer service relationships.
• Keep grounds, breezeways, parking lots, and common areas clean and well-maintained.
• Inspect exterior areas daily and ensure curb appeal.
• Run trash removal and manage recycling where applicable.
• Perform pool maintenance and keep chemical records.
• Replace light bulbs and paint curbs as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Customer service

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Ladders

Cleaning equipment

Gardening tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Company: Student Quarters
Community: Vue on Walnut
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Compensation: $15-$16/HR

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

• 40 hours per week
• On call
• 8 hour shift

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 grounds
• Run trash compactor daily, including weekends as scheduled
• Clean mailbox area daily
• Water flowers, plants, and shrubs as needed
• Perform swimming pool maintenance/cleaning 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 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 and/or 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.
• Physical Activities. Position requires employees to be able to use general cleaning equipment and tools included but not limited to: hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers, and hoses
• Requires lifting and moving of up to 75 pounds when lifting trash bags and grounds-keeping equipment as well as when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks, including but not limited to installing outside air conditioning units.
• Position requires frequent bending and/or stooping when removing debris and trash from property grounds and performing other grounds-keeping and maintenance tasks.
• Requires the use of ladders and stepladders to access equipment and when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks.
• 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

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 Salary, Commission, and Bonus Pay Eligibility
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Options
• Short Term and Long Term Disability and Company Paid Voluntary Life
• Paid Time Off, including a day off on your birthday
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• 16 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time
• LGBTQ+ Friendly Workplace
• Age-Inclusive
• Hiring Heroes Program
• Parental leave