Groundskeeper/Porter

University Partners • State College, PA

111d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining all common areas and the grounds of each community in clean condition at all times. This role includes performing minor landscaping duties that are not covered by the landscaping contractor. The Groundskeeper will provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors, ensuring that all areas are clean and well-maintained.

Requirements

• High degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape.
• Ability to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
• Professional and energetic demeanor from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Patient, even-tempered, and able to work well under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
• Willingness to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work weekends or overtime as job requires.

Nice To Haves

• Broad-based experience in all phases of ground maintenance.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance and minor repairs of small engines.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors.
• Clean and monitor trash receptacle locations on property.
• Clean all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts, and restrooms.
• Clear and remove debris from community grounds, breezeways, and amenity areas.
• Complete and assist with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Deliver resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.
• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments.
• Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software.
• Inspect and maintain common areas, picking up debris and pet waste.
• Maintain trash receptacles to be clean and clear.
• Perform pressure washing of common areas, walks, and buildings as directed.
• Perform custodial cleaning in interior common areas and units.
• Complete minor work orders as directed, ensuring a 24-hour response policy.
• Enforce trash standards on property and report violations.
• Log and maintain pool chemicals daily according to local code.
• Maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office.
• Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans.
• Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar monthly and perform scheduled inspections.
• Attend monthly safety meetings to stay informed of safety regulations.
• Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory and report missing/broken equipment.
• Work with vendors during move-in/move-out processes and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor.

Benefits

• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees