Porter/ Groundskeeper

Meritus Property Group•Portland, OR

168d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Site Floating Porter / Groundskeeper maintains cleanliness, curb appeal, and rent-ready presentation across multiple assigned apartment communities. The role supports property operations by keeping common areas, grounds, amenities, vacant units, and exterior spaces clean, orderly, and well-presented. The employee works independently across multiple properties, manages priorities and deadlines, communicates concerns to management, and follows assigned schedules, routes, and checklists. Responsibilities include routine grounds and common-area cleaning, preparing vacant units for tours, inspecting properties and reporting concerns, and documenting tasks and observations in company property management software. The position regularly involves travel between assigned properties and work indoors and outdoors, including in varying weather conditions. Weekend or occasional after-hours support may be required based on business needs. Compensation and schedule are based on experience, portfolio needs, and assigned property locations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in cleaning, portering, groundskeeping, janitorial work, or related property maintenance support.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable vehicle and valid automobile insurance.
Ability to travel between multiple assigned properties during the workday.
Ability to use property management software, mobile apps, email, and basic technology.
Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Reliable, punctual, diligent, and efficient work style.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify property issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to walk large apartment communities, stairs, hallways, parking lots, and exterior grounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to safely use basic cleaning supplies, tools, carts, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of assigned property grounds, including picking up trash, debris, cigarette butts, and pet waste.
Clean and maintain common areas such as leasing offices, clubhouses, laundry rooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, trash areas, mailrooms, amenities, and exterior walkways.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe down surfaces, clean windows, and perform other routine cleaning duties as needed.
Keep trash enclosures, dumpsters, and surrounding areas clean and free of overflow or debris.
Monitor curb appeal and help maintain entrances, signage areas, parking lots, sidewalks, breezeways, and landscaping areas.
Prepare vacant units for leasing tours by completing light spiffing and presentation tasks, ensuring they are fresh, clean, odor-free, and visually rent-ready.
Report maintenance, cleanliness, odor, pest, damage, and presentation issues promptly to the appropriate manager.
Partner with leasing and maintenance teams to help vacant homes meet company presentation standards.
Regularly walk assigned properties to identify cleanliness, safety, maintenance, or curb appeal concerns.
Report issues such as vandalism, lighting outages, leaks, trip hazards, unauthorized dumping, pest activity, property damage, overflowing trash, or resident-related concerns to upper management in a timely and professional manner.
Document work performed and property observations as required.
Use company property management software to document tasks, updates, work orders, inspections, or property-related notes as assigned.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, property teams, vendors, and residents when needed.
Follow assigned schedules, routes, checklists, and timelines, and communicate completed work, pending issues, and supply needs accurately.