Porter / Groundskeeper - Campus Advantage

Company: Campus Advantage
Location: Champaign, IL / Burnham 310
Position Title: Porter/Groundskeeper
Position Type: Full-time / Hourly
Location: On-Site

The Porter’s primary responsibility is to preserve and maintain the excellent condition of the interior and exterior buildings and grounds at the student housing apartment community and provide support to the maintenance team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, curb appeal, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots, and other community buildings.
• Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter daily.
• Assist in the preparation of market-ready units, including removing trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) before make-ready.
• Vacuuming, mopping, and/or shampooing floors in resident rooms and common areas; stocking bathrooms; and emptying trash in designated areas.
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks promptly.
• Assisting maintenance team with work orders, moving furniture, and unloading and storing supplies.
• Providing courteous, efficient responses to resident and management requests. Reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Assist in the cleaning of available apartments and or models.
• Assisting with groundskeeping, pool maintenance, and pressure washing
• Assist the maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable).
• Assist in the troubleshooting/repair of mechanical, carpentry, and electrical problems.
• Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of general labor, housekeeping, and cleaning tasks
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Great eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and courteous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear

• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits: This position offers a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and opportunities for advancement and growth.

All full-time positions are eligible to participate in Campus Advantage’s benefits plan. This includes:

• Competitive and flexible medical, dental, and vision plans
• Competitive 401K match
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation time and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick leave for all employees
• Summer Friday program for corporate positions
• MOJO monthly team events
• EAP and LifeCare program for employee and family members Paid volunteer time
• Voting leave
• Foundations peer cohort onboarding and mentoring program
• Leadership conferences and workshops
• And more!

About Campus Advantage

Campus Advantage is a real estate investment management firm fostering financially equitable properties across Austin. Since 2003, Campus Advantage has strived to deliver a superior living experience by creating successful communities that provide a rewarding living, learning, and career experience to residents. Together with the support of our talented team of property professionals, Campus Advantage has become one of the leading student housing owners and managers in the country.

Campus Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.