Porter, Part-Time

The Scion Group • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scion Group is hiring a part-time Porter/Gatekeeper to provide care and maintenance for the common areas of a residential property, indoors and outdoors. The role focuses on cleanliness and upkeep and may also include general maintenance, cleaning, and moving services. The Porter is expected to be customer-centric, take initiative, pay close attention to detail, and follow through in a collegiate environment.

The position is based at the assigned property and serves in an on-call capacity except during approved PTO periods. The Scion Group is unable to sponsor visas and considers qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or trade school diploma and one year of experience in some aspect of lawn or grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Efficiently read instructions and document labor and materials.
• Record of punctuality and dependability; ability to work under deadline pressure and schedule flexibility to accommodate after-hours and weekend emergencies.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours or longer per day and lift up to 100 lbs. as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property's physical condition in accordance with The Scion Group’s Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, and industry standards.
• Perform physically demanding work to maintain the property and its features and minimize liability concerns.
• Continuously remove trash and debris from common areas.
• Sweep and clear debris from curbs, parking areas, walkways, and stairways as scheduled.
• Maintain and repair loose stairwell treads.
• Maintain and repair exterior lighting by replacing burned-out bulbs and reporting inventory to a supervisor.
• Mow lawn areas, remove clippings as scheduled, trim planting beds, and rake and clear landscaped areas of leaves and other debris.
• Apply weed and feed to lawn areas as scheduled; top-seed and water areas as needed.
• Install seasonal plantings, replacement shrubs and trees, decorative rock, and water features.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs as directed.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair irrigation systems and fountains as needed.
• Clean the pool and spa in accordance with manufacturer specifications and code compliance.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to pool equipment as directed.
• Know property emergency procedures, including the location and operation of water and gas shutoff valves and access to sewer cleanouts and fuse panels.
• Promote safety awareness to limit property loss, damage, or injury to residents and visitors.
• Keep drainage grills on the grounds clear of leaves.
• Pressure-wash sidewalks, buildings, pool decks, and other areas.
• Assist with snow removal at the property as required.
• Undertake training related to job duties as deemed necessary.
• Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED