Porter/Groundskeeper

Student Quarters; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Student Quarters is seeking a Porter responsible for maintaining the grounds and amenities of multi-family residential properties. This full-time role requires excellent customer service skills and physical ability to perform various maintenance tasks, including groundskeeping and pool maintenance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

401k Options

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

LGBTQ+ Friendly Workplace

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship.
• Inspect exterior grounds and buildings daily.
• Perform swimming pool maintenance as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Groundskeeping

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

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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.

Company: Student Quarters
Location: Huntsville, TX
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $13.00/hr - $13.50/hr

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. 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

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.

We Collectively Stand Behind Our Five Core Values: