Residential Porter/Groundskeeper

Triple Crown Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path and advancement

Employer Paid Insurances - Short Term/

Health Insurance Plans - Medical, +

Retirement Plan - 401K with Employer/

11 PTO days in first 6 months

Wellness Hours - 3

9 Company Paid Holidays

Stable, growing company with 49 years

Job summary

Triple Crown Corporation in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Residential Porter/Groundskeeper to maintain exterior grounds and common areas across multiple sites on the East Shore. You will help keep amenities clean, well‑kept, and welcoming for residents and guests.

You need a valid driver’s license, enjoy outdoor work year‑round, and be able to operate basic landscaping equipment. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or property management is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains community amenities and surrounding areas.
• General watering, lawn care, weeding, and seasonal plant care.
• Repair fences, replace lightbulbs, and minor exterior repairs.
• Picks up trash from common areas and restocks pet waste stations.
• Assist with custodial duties and with maintenance technicians as needed.
• Lightly shovel snow and apply ice melt.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Outdoor work

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

• Location 6385 Flank Drive,Suite 100,Harrisburg, PA, 17112,United States
• Employee Type Full-time

Contact information

• Name Emily Hombach - HR Recruiter
• Phone [phone]

About our company...

For over 49 years, Triple Crown Corporation has been a trusted name in the Greater Harrisburg area. With continued growth on the horizon, we're excited to keep raising the bar in quality craftsmanship and customer care for the communities we serve. We specialize in Property Management, Construction, Land Development, and Real Estate Services —delivering top-tier solutions to our valued partners, clients, and customers. As a full-service design-build company, we offer both commercial and residential expertise across Central PA and beyond.

About the position...

The Residential Porter/Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the property's exterior grounds and common areas. This role ensures the communities remain attractive, well maintained, and welcoming for residents and guests. This position will support three of our multi-site teams on the East Shore in Harrisburg.

• Cleans/maintains all community amenities and surrounding areas, including but not limited to grills, mailboxes, walkways, breezeways, playgrounds, patios, pools, dog parks, and bus shelters.
• General watering, lawncare, weeding, tree trimming, and seasonal plant care as needed.
• Repair fences, replace lightbulbs, and complete other minor exterior repairs as they pertain to grounds and community appearance.
• Repairs downspouts, straighten splash blocks, and replace elbows as needed.
• Picks up and collects trash from all common areas of assigned communities.
• Empty and restocks pet waste stations weekly.
• Posts notices and late letters on doors as directed.
• Ensures tools and equipment are kept in good working condition and are properly taken care of.
• Assists with basic interior and exterior custodial duties as needed.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians & Leads with service-related tasks as needed.
• Lightly shovel snow, chips ice and applies ice melt as needed.

What we are looking for from you..

• Must have a valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, or property management experience is highly preferred
• Ability and experience to operate basic landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, power washers, etc.)
• Must be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions throughout the year
• Basic technology proficiency, including but not limited to using smartphones daily
• Must be a strong team player and have the ability to work independently or with others on assigned tasks
• Must possess excellent attention to detail as well as organizational and time management skills

How you and your family can benefit from working with us...

• Career path and opportunities for advancement within our company
• Ask us about our Property Management Advantage program!
• Employer Paid Insurances - Short Term & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Insurances Plans Available - Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan - 401K with Employer Match & Profit Sharing
• 11 PTO days within the first 6 months of employment
• 3 days of Wellness Hours - to use towards you and your family's health & wellbeing
• 9 Company Paid Holidays!
• Stable, Growing, Successful company with over 49 years of success in the Greater Harrisburg area!

Selected applicant will be subject to a background check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Triple Crown Corporation is a drug-free workplace with a strict zero-tolerance policy.