What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Site Property Porter and Groundskeeper position at Arboreal Management?
📍 Seattle, WA | 🕒 Full-time | 💸 $24 / hour
The Porter and Groundskeeper plays a vital role in maintaining the overall cleanliness, curb appeal, and functionality of multiple apartment communities within the portfolio. This position supports the on-site teams by ensuring all exterior areas, common spaces, and amenities are well-kept, safe, and inviting for residents and prospects.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining high community standards while efficiently managing time across multiple sites.
What You’ll Do
Grounds & Common Area Maintenance
The Porter and Groundskeeper plays a vital role in maintaining the overall cleanliness, curb appeal, and functionality of multiple apartment communities within the portfolio. This position supports the on-site teams by ensuring all exterior areas, common spaces, and amenities are well-kept, safe, and inviting for residents and prospects.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining high community standards while efficiently managing time across multiple sites.
What You’ll Do
Grounds & Common Area Maintenance
- Maintain all exterior areas including sidewalks, parking lots, trash enclosures, mailrooms, and landscaped spaces.
- Pick up and properly dispose of debris, litter, and pet waste daily.
- Sweep and blow leaves, dirt, and debris from walkways, stairwells, and breezeways.
- Empty trash receptacles and replace liners as needed.
- Clean and maintain community amenities such as courtyards, BBQ areas, bike racks, and laundry rooms.
- Maintain clean and orderly common areas, lobbies, and hallways.
- Power wash entryways, patios, and other exterior surfaces as directed.
- Spot-clean walls, doors, windows, and light fixtures.
- Report any graffiti, vandalism, or safety hazards immediately to management.
- Assist maintenance technicians with light tasks such as cleaning vacated units, hauling materials, or moving equipment.
- Perform routine inspections and report property needs (lighting outages, leaks, irrigation issues, etc.).
- Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
- Assist during turnovers or community projects as directed by the manager.
- Follow assigned site rotation and schedule across multiple communities.
- Maintain consistent communication with site teams and Regional/Property Manager regarding completed work and site conditions.
- Represent the company professionally while working at any community.
- 1–2 years of experience in janitorial, custodial, landscaping, or property maintenance preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and PTO
- Be part of a supportive and team-oriented workplace
- Opportunity to learn, grow, and expand your maintenance skills
- Make a visible impact every day by helping residents feel at home
Salary : $24