What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part -Time Groundskeeper/Porter position at University Partners?
Job Purpose
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the community grounds and common areas in clean, safe, and visually appealing condition. In larger communities, the Groundskeeper ensures all landscaping, trash management, and common area maintenance are completed efficiently, while assisting with minor landscaping duties not covered by contractors.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Resident & Guest Service
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the community grounds and common areas in clean, safe, and visually appealing condition. In larger communities, the Groundskeeper ensures all landscaping, trash management, and common area maintenance are completed efficiently, while assisting with minor landscaping duties not covered by contractors.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Resident & Guest Service
- Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors
- Deliver resident correspondence and packages as requested
- Clean and monitor trash receptacles and amenity areas, including the clubhouse, model apartment, pool, sports courts, and restrooms
- Remove debris from community grounds, breezeways, and amenity areas
- Perform minor landscaping duties as needed
- Conduct daily inspections for maintenance issues and cleanliness
- Perform pressure washing of common areas, sidewalks, and buildings as directed
- Complete minor work orders as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor
- Assist vendors during move-ins/move-outs and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor on vendor performance
- Maintain proper inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment; report shortages or issues immediately
- Maintain logs including MSDS/OSHA/EPA as directed
- Keep accurate time records and obtain authorization for overtime
- Maintain trash receptacles, monitor city pick-up schedules, and report any issues
- Assist with custodial duties: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and general cleaning in interior areas
- Ensure pool maintenance, chemical logs, and safety compliance as directed
- Provide weekend coverage as scheduled
- Conduct scheduled inspections including landscape walks, breezeway inspections, and safety/trip hazard checks
- Attend monthly safety meetings and implement recommended practices
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and inventoried correctly
- Maintain certifications and licenses required for the role
- Assist with unit punch lists and inspections
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure schedules and standards are met
- Neat, organized, and respectful of property and landscape
- Ability to read labels, instructions, and correspondence; write basic notes and communicate effectively
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement conversions
- Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor
- Team player with patience, effective time management, and ability to follow directions
- Ability to work under pressure and in all weather conditions, including weekends and overtime
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Less than high school education, up to six months related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Broad experience in grounds maintenance, basic landscaping, and minor repairs (including small engines)