Porter

Centricity•Knoxville, TN

18d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential grounds. Student Quarters is your front door to campus and the perfect living space to connect with the community around you! We encourage the engagement of students with their surroundings through premier apartment locations and exciting events centered around local businesses, restaurants, attractions and, of course, campus. No matter how you live, live SQ. To deliver enriching experiences and exceptional results for our investors, employees, and residents. Be the preeminent partner for investors, employees, and residents in the student housing sector. We Collectively Stand Behind Our Five Core Values: Steady in all seasons Question the status quo Unparalleled engagement Authentic and genuine Dedicated to we before me

Requirements

No specific level of education is required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Position requires employees to be able to use general cleaning equipment and tools included but not limited to: hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers, and hoses
Requires lifting and moving of up to 75 pounds when lifting trash bags and grounds-keeping equipment as well as when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks, including but not limited to installing outside air conditioning units.
Position requires frequent bending and/or stooping when removing debris and trash from property grounds and performing other grounds-keeping and maintenance tasks.
Requires the use of ladders and stepladders to access equipment and when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks.
Must be able to pass a background check
Requires the ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the ability to personally perform general grounds keeping and maintenance tasks without endangering themselves, residents, and other employees
Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement

Nice To Haves

Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain an excellent customer service relationship
Work with the maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times
Inspect exterior grounds and buildings, including breezeways daily
Pick up trash on grounds
Run trash compactor daily, including weekends as scheduled
Clean mailbox area daily
Water flowers, plants, and shrubs as needed
Perform swimming pool maintenance/cleaning as needed
Maintain accurate swimming pool chemical records, according to state and local requirements
Pick up trash, straighten and wipe down furniture in the pool area
Assist in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of office, clubhouse, and amenity areas
Responsible for maximizing curb appeal
Check and replace light bulbs as needed
Maintain painting of curbs and speed bumps
Sweep, blow, and or pressure wash breezeways, parking lots, and common areas
Keep storm drains free of debris
Deliver and/or post correspondence, newsletters, and flyers
Assist in the performance of turn events
Trash out vacant units
Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely, professional fashion
Perform additional duties as directed
Adhere to the company dress code