Groundskeeper/Porter

University Partners•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

The Groundskeeper/Porter maintains the community’s common areas and grounds in clean condition and performs minor landscaping duties not covered by the landscaping contractor. The role supports residents, guests, employees, and contractors by keeping amenities and shared spaces clean, monitoring trash receptacles, clearing debris, and assisting with minor maintenance work orders. The position works under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, with assignments and priorities reviewed regularly. Duties include daily inspections and cleanup, grounds maintenance, custodial cleaning, pressure washing, trash management, package and correspondence delivery, and pool chemical logging when directed. The Groundskeeper/Porter may also maintain required safety and product logs, track equipment and supply needs, participate in scheduled inspections and safety meetings, assist vendors during move-ins and move-outs, and complete unit punch work. Weekend coverage, overtime, and flexible hours may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and math skills sufficient to complete routine job duties.
Ability to read and follow cleaning-product labels, safety instructions, posted work procedures, and verbal and written instructions from a supervisor.
Demonstrated cleanliness, organization, and respect for property and landscaping.
Willingness and eagerness to learn new tasks, procedures, and safety practices.
Professional, dependable, and energetic demeanor.
Strong customer service, communication, and listening skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively.
Patient, even-tempered, and able to work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Receptive to coaching, direction, and constructive feedback.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Availability to work weekends, overtime, or flexible hours as business needs require.
Less than high school education; up to six months of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance and familiarity with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines.

Nice To Haves

Previous landscaping, maintenance, groundskeeping, or housekeeping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors.
Clean and monitor trash receptacle locations; report backups, overflows, or malfunctions promptly and assist with city pickup when needed.
Clean amenity areas, including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts, and restrooms.
Remove debris and pet waste from grounds, breezeways, and amenity areas, and inspect these areas daily for maintenance issues.
Meet with the Maintenance Supervisor to review work orders and assignments and communicate maintenance concerns.
Record hours using company-provided forms or software and obtain authorization before working overtime.
Maintain grounds according to the schedule provided by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Pressure wash common areas, walkways, and buildings as directed.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, remove trash, and perform other cleaning in interior common areas and units as directed.
Complete minor work orders as directed and support the 24-hour response policy.
Enforce property trash standards and report breezeway violations to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Log and maintain pool chemicals daily according to local code when directed.
Maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in the shop and office as directed, and keep informed about changes to MSDS sheets.
Inform the Maintenance Supervisor of needed supplies and equipment; report missing or broken equipment and assist with inventory verification.
Provide scheduled weekend coverage of common areas and Saturday afternoon cleaning.
Review the Preventative Maintenance Calendar monthly and, as directed, participate in landscape walks, breezeway inspections, and safety and trip hazard inspections.
Attend monthly safety meetings and communicate problems or suggestions for improved practices and cost control.
Keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed of education and certification needs and keep required licenses and certifications current.
Work with vendors during move-in and move-out processes and provide the Maintenance Supervisor with input on vendor status and schedule adherence.
Complete unit punch work as directed.
Deliver resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.