Porter/ Groundskeeper – Austin, TX

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Penn Apartment Staffing is seeking to fill a Porter/Groundskeeper position at an apartment community near 249 & 1960 area for a Temp-to-Hire role.

We are seeking a candidate that can start November 14th with knowledgeable skills in Pool Cleaning.

JOB SUMMARY:

Porters are responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings of multi-family residential apartments to ensure the community is neat, clean, free from clutter and safe. The Porter/ Groundskeeper spend their days picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, cleaning and stocking bathrooms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Pick up all trash from the grounds, parking areas, and perimeters first thing each morning and throughout the day. Keep all common area clean and free of clutter and debris; including mail box areas.
  • Sweep around all dumpsters; including power washing quarterly.
  • Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
  • Assist in the cleaning of vacant apartments and/ or models.
  • Pick-up and clean around the pool area, empty trash cans, straighten and wipe down all pool furniture, hose down or sweep pool deck; including power washing quarterly, and scrub the sides of the pool. Maintain pool chemical log, and ensure property chemical balance.
  • Regularly inspect laundry facilities. Empty all laundry room trash cans and clean all fluorescent light panels in the laundry rooms.
  • Replaces breezeway light bulbs.
  • Regularly inspect common area rest rooms, playgrounds, etc. to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness. Sweep clubhouse entry, sidewalks and parking areas.
  • Ensure that the grass and landscaping are well maintained, including the watering of flowers.
  • Advise supervisor of items needing additional attention in the apartment; i.e. ripped carpet, torn linoleum, window or door repair, etc.
  • Paint curbs, stripe parking lot, and paint speed bumps; as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possesses basic knowledge in Painting procedures
  • Must be able to perform power washing, changes light bulbs, and trash outs.
  • Must be self-motivated and organized.
  • Must be able to pass a background screening

WHEN TO APPLY:

Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

WHERE:

720 North Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77024
Suite 110 on the First Floor

WHAT’S THE PROCESS AND WHAT DO I BRING?

  • Must bring 2 Forms of Identification
  • Bring a hard copy of your resume
  • Sign in upon entering the office. We will have you begin filling the application.
    Once you are done, we will conduct a brief interview which last no more than 15 minutes.

WHY NOT APPLY RIGHT NOW?

Call 512-714-3901 (Austin) o972-426-7070 (Dallas) or 713-682-0700 (Houston) to set up an in-person interview. You may also attend a Career Fair,Event[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]