Porter

Student Quarters

Springfield (MO)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 22,041

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

401k Options

Paid Time Off including birthday

Parental leave

Job summary

A student housing company located in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Porter to maintain grounds, community amenities, and buildings. This full-time, on-site role requires no specific education level, but experience in landscaping and groundskeeping is preferred. The position includes responsibilities such as ensuring cleanliness, performing pool maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. Competitive salary, insurance benefits, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

No specific level of education required, high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Position requires ability to use cleaning equipment and tools.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, amenities, and community buildings.
Inspect exterior grounds daily and maintain cleanliness.
Assist in daily upkeep of office and clubhouse areas.

Skills

General cleaning equipment use

Groundskeeping and landscaping

Customer service

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

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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

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
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
Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely, professional fashion
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.

What we are offering