Groundskeeper​/Porter

JOB PURPOSE

Our student housing properties in Tempe, AZ are looking to add a Groundskeeper/Porter to their team! The Groundskeeper will be responsible for maintaining all common areas and the grounds of each community in clean condition at all times and perform any minor landscaping duties that the landscaping contractor does not include in their responsibilities.

• Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
• Cleaning and monitoring trash receptacle locations on property.
• Cleaning all amenity areas including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sport courts and restrooms.
• Clearing and removing debris from community grounds, breezeways and amenity areas.
• Completing and assisting with minor work orders as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Delivering resident correspondence and packages to units as requested.

• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments; communicate all maintenance concerns and receive a daily list of assignments and direction.
• Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms/software; obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager.
• Inspect all areas daily before the office opens, pick up debris and pet waste, and look for maintenance issues.
• Maintain grounds scheduled by Maintenance Supervisor, ensuring they are maintained and free of debris.
• Maintain trash receptacles clean and clear; report back‑ups, overflows or malfunctions to Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager; assist with city pick‑up when necessary.
• Perform pressure washing of common areas, walks and buildings at Direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal and other cleaning in interior common areas and units at Direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Complete minor work orders as directed; ensure 24‑hour response policy.
• Enforce trash standards on property; report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued.
• Log and maintain pool chemicals daily in accordance with local code at Direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office; keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets.
• Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed.
• Provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans as scheduled.

Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes; utilize the meeting to communicate problems and get direction on cost control.

Maintain equipment inventory, reporting missing or broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor; assist in verification and advise of needed equipment/supplies.

Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs; ensure required licenses and certifications are kept current.

• Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding vendors’ status and adherence to schedule.
• Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.

• High degree of neatness and respect for property and landscape combined with willingness and desire to learn.
• Ability to understand cleaning solution labels and use as instructed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Effective presentation in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Common‑sense understanding to carry out simple one‑or two‑step instructions.
• Professional and energetic demeanor resulting from previous landscape, maintenance, or housekeeping experience.
• Good customer service, communication, listening, teamwork, organization, detail‑orientation, patience, time‑management, confidentiality, and…