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Porter

Centricity, Springfield, MO, United States


Company: Student Quarters

Community: Vue on Walnut

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Compensation: $15-$16/HR

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

Schedule
40 hours per week

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

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

Address complaints and resolve issues in a timely, professional fashion

Adhere to the company dress code

Qualifications
No specific level of education is required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Activities – position requires the use of general cleaning equipment and tools: hand tools, paint equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, vacuums, blowers and hoses.

Requires lifting and moving up to 75 pounds when lifting trash bags and grounds‑keeping equipment and when assisting maintenance personnel with essential maintenance tasks, including installing outside air conditioning units.

Position requires frequent bending and/or stooping when removing debris and trash from property grounds and when 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 to perform general grounds‑keeping and maintenance tasks without endangering themselves, residents and other employees.

Must have reliable transportation due to emergency on‑call requirement.

Groundskeeping and landscaping experience is preferred.

Benefits
Competitive Salary, Commission and Bonus Pay Eligibility

Dental, Health and Vision Insurance

401(k) 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

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.

Core Values
We collectively stand behind our five core values:

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