Porter/Groundskeeper

THIRD Apartments•Bloomington, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

When residents, prospective residents, and guests arrive at our community, the cleanliness, appearance, and overall condition of the property help create a positive first impression. From maintaining clean and sanitary common areas to ensuring the exterior grounds remain presentable and well-kept, every detail contributes to a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable living environment. As a Porter, your contribution helps maintain the property's appearance, cleanliness, and functionality while supporting the daily operations of the community.

Requirements

Demonstrate dependability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented environment.
Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary property are essential.
Ability to perform routine cleaning, groundskeeping, trash removal, and general property upkeep duties.
Ability to safely operate basic cleaning tools, groundskeeping equipment, and other assigned equipment following appropriate training.
Ability to identify and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and sanitation issues.
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, carry, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment for heavier items.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and treat residents, coworkers, and vendors with dignity and respect.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as required, including occasional weekends, holidays, or additional hours during inclement weather or urgent property needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in apartment maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial services, or property operations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and sanitation of all interior and exterior common areas throughout the apartment community.
Clean and maintain hallways, stairwells, elevators, entryways, lobbies, amenity spaces, fitness centers, resident lounges, leasing offices, and other designated common areas.
Perform routine cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping surfaces, cleaning glass, and removing debris.
Collect, transport, and dispose of trash from designated common areas, trash rooms, receptacles, and other areas throughout the property.
Monitor trash collection areas and trash enclosures to ensure they remain clean, sanitary, organized, and free of debris or unpleasant odors.
Maintain the exterior grounds by picking up litter, removing debris, and ensuring parking lots, sidewalks, breezeways, building entrances, and landscaped areas remain clean and presentable.
Assist with routine landscaping and groundskeeping duties, including weeding, watering, mulching, trimming, planting, and maintaining flower beds and other landscaped areas as needed.
Perform seasonal property maintenance, including leaf removal, clearing debris, and assisting with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, walkways, building entrances, and other designated areas.
Apply ice-melt products as directed and follow established procedures for winter weather conditions to help maintain safe walking surfaces.
Assist with light maintenance and property improvement tasks, including painting, touch-ups, minor cosmetic repairs, and other general upkeep duties within the employee's training and authorization.
Identify and promptly report maintenance concerns, property damage, safety hazards, pest concerns, sanitation issues, and other conditions requiring attention.
Assist the maintenance team with preparing common areas, amenities, and exterior spaces for inspections, resident events, property tours, and seasonal transitions.
Monitor the overall condition of the property and proactively address areas requiring cleaning, organization, or additional attention.
Properly use, clean, maintain, and store assigned tools, equipment, and supplies.
Follow established safety procedures when handling cleaning products, waste, landscaping equipment, and snow removal materials.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests from the property management and maintenance teams.
Maintain a professional appearance and courteous demeanor when interacting with residents, visitors, vendors, and coworkers.
Complete assigned tasks within established timeframes and communicated progress, outstanding concerns, and completed work to the appropriate supervisor.
Perform other reasonable job duties as assigned by the Property Manager or Supervisor to support the overall operation and appearance of the community.