Groundskeeper or Porter

Join NE Property Management as a Groundskeeper at Anatole on Mac Arthur Apartments and become part of a fast-paced, dynamic team where your hard work, eye for detail, and dedication to safety help maintain premier curb appeal across our multi-family portfolio. This hands-on role is ideal for an industrious professional who enjoys working outdoors, takes immense pride in a clean community environment, and thrives while collaborating with an expert on-site service team.

What You'll Gain (Benefits of the Role)
Essential Trade

Experience:

High-impact opportunity to gain foundational skills in multi-family facilities maintenance, property operations, and landscaping management.

Curb Appeal Ownership:
Direct freedom to manage the community's first impression, transforming common areas, grounds, and pool spaces into pristine showcases.

Skill Diversification:
Hands-on experience working side-by-side with skilled service technicians on routine repairs, painting, lock systems, and asset safety.

Collaborative Environment:
Vibrant workspace partnering daily with your on-site leasing office, Lead Maintenance Technician, and property managers.

Advanced Trade Toolkit:
Broad exposure to professional mechanical equipment, specialized measuring meters, and safety compliance operations.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Solid health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options (employee-paid portions may apply).Retirement Planning:
Corporate 401(k) retirement plan featuring an excellent company match up to 4% of total earnings.

Work-Life Balance:
Generous allocated Paid Time Off (PTO) package featuring 3 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays to rest and recharge outside of active maintenance cycles.

What Success Looks Like (Qualifications)
Property Maintenance Foundation:
At least 1 year of experience in on-site multi-family properties or an equivalent field (prior groundskeeping or landscaping background preferred).Mechanical & Tool Literacy:
Knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand tools, user-moved aids (dollies, ladders), mechanical blowers, trimmers, and pool testing gauges.

Technical Problem Solver:
Strong ability to apply logical thinking to practical situations and rationally think beyond a specific set of instructions.

Physical Stamina & Agility:
Capable of spending 70-85% of the day on your feet, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting or moving heavy equipment and appliances.

Team-Oriented Customer Service:
Outgoing, pleasant attitude when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, residents, guests, and the public.

Communication Excellence:
Proficient verbal and written English communication skills to accurately receive instructions and report property needs.

High-Accuracy Detail Orientation:
Constant need to view small details up close and identify property service requirements beyond arm's reach.

Foundational

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required to perform the essential administrative and safety functions of the role.

Mobility & Emergency Readiness:
Valid driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance to pick up parts or handle occasional emergency travel.

Safety & Compliance Committed:
Full alignment with OSHA regulations, I-9 compliance, Fair Housing guidelines, and a strict "safety first" workplace attitude.

What the Job Looks Like (What You'll Do)
Maximize Property Curb Appeal:
Walk the property frequently to remove litter, debris, and pet droppings from walkways, parking lots, and roadside areas.

Maintain Recreation & Pool Hubs:
Keep pool furniture, decks, tile, hot tubs, mailrooms, and park spaces detailed, neat, and free of trash at all times.

Detail Landscape Beds:
Clean and rake under shrubs, shovel mud, and utilize mechanical blowers to keep sidewalks clear of grass clippings and brush.

Enforce Dumpster Area Standards:
Transfer external trash and abandoned items left outside into the dumpsters, sweeping the surrounding pad daily.

Execute Vacancy Trash-Outs:
Clear out abandoned furniture, trash, and boxes from vacated apartments to prep them for the make-ready team.

Support Routine Service Requests:
Complete minor property repairs, replace exterior lighting, and adjust…