Porter - Groundskeeper

Overview

Position: Porter/Groundskeeper – Multifamily

Location: On-Site

Reports To: Lead Maintenance Technician & Property Manager

Industry: Multifamily Property Management

Job Type: Full-Time | Weekend availability as needed

Sun Ridge Management Group is a trusted name in multifamily property management with a strong track record of success and over 35 years of experience managing apartment communities across the country. From affordable housing to luxury lease-ups, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and a people-first culture. Our Dallas-based corporate team supports communities coast to coast with a hands-on, detail-driven approach.

Sun Ridge Management Group is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we foster a collaborative, ethical, and resident-focused culture where every team member plays a vital role in our continued success.

• Grounds & Common Area Maintenance
  • Walk the property daily to remove litter, debris, and pet waste from common areas
  • Keep the following areas clean and presentable at all times: leasing office, pathways, stairwells, laundry rooms, mail centers, pool areas, dumpsters, parking lots, and recreation areas
  • Use blowers, brooms, and other tools to clean sidewalks and outdoor walkways
  • Perform trash-out duties for vacated units and dispose of abandoned items as directed
  • Ensure dumpster areas are clean, with doors closed on windy days
  • Detail the grounds regularly, including raking shrub beds and shoveling mud or dirt as needed
• Maintenance Assistance
  • Assist with general maintenance tasks, including make-ready efforts, when requested
  • Perform minor repairs such as screen replacement, light bulb changes, painting, and general upkeep
  • Complete interior and exterior painting and basic maintenance duties when assigned
  • Change locks, rekey units, and distribute resident communications when requested
  • Help clean and organize maintenance shop and storage areas
  • Assist with physical tasks such as moving heavy items or cleaning vacant units
• Safety & Preventive Maintenance
  • Check and replace exterior lighting regularly
  • Maintain awareness of potential safety hazards and report issues immediately
  • Keep utility meter rooms, shutoffs, and cleanouts accessible and clearly marked
  • Lock all storage areas when not in use
  • Follow safety guidelines and ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing laws
  • Complete all required safety training, including Grace Hill courses, by designated deadlines

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Must be able to take direction and follow company procedures
• Ability to complete physical tasks including lifting, bending, and climbing
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must complete required Grace Hill training (bonuses and commissions are contingent upon compliance)

This is an on-site role at the assigned apartment community. Must be available for occasional weekend work, depending on community needs.

• Constant walking and physical activity throughout the shift
• Frequent need to bend, stoop, climb stairs, kneel, push/pull, and lift heavy objects
• Must be able to lift and carry: – 1–25 lbs.:
  Constantly – 25–75 lbs.:
  Frequently – 75–150 lbs.:
  Occasionally (with assistance)
• Frequent use of hand tools, power equipment, and cleaning supplies
• Frequent visual and auditory attention to the environment and resident interactions

Must be able to safely operate and maintain:

• Hand Tools:
  Wrenches, hammers, saws, etc
• Power Tools:
  Blowers, pressure washers
• User-Aided Tools:
  Dollies, wheelbarrows, ladders

Sun Ridge offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and people-first culture
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life and disability coverage
• Voluntary wellness plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)
• Paid time off, sick time, paid holidays, birthday leave, and work anniversary leave
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being

Join the Sun Ridge Team

If you are a motivated and service-driven professional ready to support the successful operation of a vibrant apartment community, we encourage you to apply today. Join a company where people truly are our greatest strength.

EEO statements:
Sun Ridge Management Group is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.