Porter

Summary: The Porter is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential grounds.

Company: Student Quarters
Location: Johnson City, TN
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week

• On call

• 8 hour shift

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain an excellent customer service relationship

• Work with the maintenance team to ensure excellent curb appeal at all times

• Inspect exterior grounds and buildings, including breezeways daily

• Pick up trash on grounds

• Run trash compactor daily, including weekends as scheduled

• Clean mailbox area daily

• Water flowers, plants, and shrubs as needed

• Perform swimming pool maintenance/cleaning as needed

• Maintain accurate swimming pool chemical records, according to state and local requirements

• Pick up trash, straighten and wipe down furniture in the pool area

• Assist in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of office, clubhouse, and amenity areas

• Responsible for maximizing curb appeal

• Check and replace light bulbs as needed

• Maintain painting of curbs and speed bumps

• Sweep, blow, and or pressure wash breezeways, parking lots, and common areas

• Keep storm drains free of debris

• Deliver and/or post correspondence, newsletters, and flyers

• Assist in the performance of turn events

• Trash out vacant units

• Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely, professional fashion

• Perform additional duties as directed

• Adhere to the company dress code

Qualifications

• No specific level of education is required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Physical Activities. Position requires employees to be able to use general cleaning equipment and tools included but not limited to: hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers, and hoses

• Requires lifting and moving of up to 75 pounds when lifting trash bags and grounds-keeping equipment as well as when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks, including but not limited to installing outside air conditioning units.

• Position requires frequent bending and/or stooping when removing debris and trash from property grounds and performing other grounds-keeping and maintenance tasks.

• Requires the use of ladders and stepladders to access equipment and when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks.

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Requires the ability to work outdoors in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the ability to personally perform general grounds keeping and maintenance tasks without endangering themselves, residents, and other employees

• Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement

• Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred

About Us:

Student Quarters is your front door to campus and the perfect living space to connect with the community around you! We encourage the engagement of students with their surroundings through premier apartment locations and exciting events centered around local businesses, restaurants, attractions and, of course, campus. No matter how you live, live SQ.

What we are offering:

• Competitive Salary, Commission, and Bonus Pay Eligibility

• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

• 401k Options

• Short Term and Long Term Disability and Company Paid Voluntary Life

• Paid Time Off, including a day off on your birthday

• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

• 16 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time

• LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

• Age-Inclusive

• Hiring Heroes Program

• Parental leave

Mission

To deliver enriching experiences and exceptional results for our investors, employees, and residents.

Vision

Be the preeminent partner for investors, employees, and residents in the student housing sector.

We Collectively Stand Behind Our Five Core Values:

• Steady in all seasons

• Question the status quo

• Unparalleled engagement

• Authentic and genuine

• Dedicated to we before me