Groundskeeper/Porter

Overview

Maintain and clean common areas, grounds, and perform minor repairs for student housing.

Key Responsibilities

• amenity cleaning
• work orders
• vendor coordination
• pool maintenance
• grounds maintenance
• equipment inventory

Tasks

-Cleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts and restrooms -Completing and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor -Custodial/Cleaning: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal and other cleaning in interior common areas and units -Education: Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs. Ensure and required licenses and certifications are kept current -Clearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways and amenity areas -Trash: Maintain trash receptacles to be clean and clear, always available for residents. Any back-ups, overflows, or malfunctions should be reported to Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager immediately. Assist with City pick up, when necessary -Workorders: Complete minor workorders as directed. Ensure 24-hour response policy -Vendor Assistance: Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors’ status and adherence to schedule -Monthly Safety Meeting: Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes. Utilize meeting to communicate problems and get direction on better ways of doing things and improved cost control -Weekend Coverage: Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans -Breezeway Cleanliness: Enforce trash standards on property. Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued -Equipment Inventory: Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory. Report missing/broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor. Assist in the verification of inventory as directed. Advise Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies -Scheduled Inspections: Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis. At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform following duties on a monthly basis: -Meetings: Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments. Communicate all maintenance concerns. Expect to receive a daily list of assignments and direction from Maintenance Supervisor -Timekeeping: Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software. Obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager -Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors -Pool Maintenance: At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor, log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code -Logs: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office. Keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets -Cleaning and monitoring trash receptacle locations on property -Common Area Inspection/Pick-up: Pickup debris and pet waste and perform inspection of all areas daily, before the office is open for business. Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues -Maintenance Inventory: Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed -Grounds Maintenance: Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, keep grounds maintained and free of debris. Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues -Delivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requested -Unit Punch: Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor

Requirements

• driver's license
• ground maintenance
• engine repair
• customer service
• high school
• team player

What You Bring

-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos -Professional and energetic demeanor resulting from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience -Organized and detail-oriented -Good communication and listening skills -Able to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed -Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization -Effective time management skills -Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance -Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions -Able to accept constructive criticism -Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires -Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others -Willing to work in all types of weather conditions -Able to follow directions from a supervisor -Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures -Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance -Good customer service skills -Able to maintain confidentiality -Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure -Ability to write simple correspondence -Less than high school education; or up to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience -Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance. Must be familiar with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines

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Benefits

-Landscape walk with Maintenance Supervisor -Breezeway Inspections

About University Partners

-Using a data-driven thematic acquisition strategy, it identifies markets and assets with upside others often overlook. -It operates as a vertically-integrated platform, combining acquisition, development, and management under one roof. -Their financial strength and capital partnerships enable swift deployment and outsized returns in the student housing sector. -Typical projects span ground-up developments and lease-ups to repositioned communities near major universities. -Specialists on the team oversee everything from asset selection and underwriting to lease-up supervision and community operations. -A standout: they offer in-house training across all levels, maintaining consistency and quality across every property. -Despite being lean in headcount, their entrepreneurial culture and strong track record fuel rapid growth and innovation.

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