Porter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Health and Vision Insurance

401(k) Options

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

LGBTQ+ friendly workplace

Job summary

Student Quarters in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Porter to maintain the grounds and buildings for a multi-family residential community. The role includes inspecting and cleaning outdoor spaces, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring a high level of customer service. No specific education is required, though groundskeeping experience is preferred. The position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and other perks for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Preferred groundskeeping and landscaping experience.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent customer service relationships.
• Inspect and maintain exterior grounds and buildings.
• Perform swimming pool maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Customer service

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

General cleaning equipment

Hand tools

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 and building exteriors, 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 the use of general cleaning equipment and tools: hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers and hoses.

Requires lifting and moving up to 75 pounds when lifting trash bags and grounds‑keeping equipment and when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks, including installing outside air conditioning units.

Position requires frequent bending and/or stooping when removing debris and trash from property grounds and when 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 to perform general grounds‑keeping and maintenance tasks without endangering themselves, residents and other employees.

Must have reliable transportation due to emergency on‑call requirement.

Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Commission and Bonus Pay Eligibility

Dental, Health and Vision Insurance

401(k) 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

Parental leave

Mission

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.

Core Values

We collectively stand behind our five core values: