Groundskeeper/Porter
About the job
- Ability to maintain a neat and organized property and landscape.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to read and follow cleaning product instructions.
- Basic math and measurement skills, including measurement conversions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work under pressure, including weekends and overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 10–25 pounds regularly.
- Less than high school education or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Up to six months of groundskeeping, janitorial, or maintenance-related experience is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license may be required based on property operations.
- Provide customer service to residents, guests, employees, and vendors.
- Clean and monitor trash and recycling areas to ensure cleanliness and prevent overflow.
- Maintain cleanliness of exterior common areas, breezeways, walkways, and amenity spaces.
- Remove debris, litter, and pet waste from grounds daily.
- Assist with pressure washing of buildings, sidewalks, and common areas as directed.
- Perform minor landscaping tasks not covered by vendors.
- Assist with minor work orders such as drain clearing, door batteries, and garbage disposal resets.
- Assist with unit punch walks during move-in and move-out periods.
- Deliver notices, packages, or correspondence to residents when requested.
- Assist vendors and contractors working on-site.
- Report safety hazards and maintenance concerns immediately.
- Monitor inventory and notify a supervisor when supplies are low.
- Up to six months of groundskeeping, janitorial, or maintenance-related experience.
- Less than high school education or equivalent experience.
About the company
University Partners acquires, develops and runs student housing communities in college markets across the United States. Its investment and property teams work together, using local market data to choose buildings and prepare a business plan before a purchase closes. The business combines ownership with day-to-day leasing, maintenance and resident service, so it oversees both the real estate investment and the experience of students living there. Its development services also support communities as they open and fill their apartments, with operating reviews built into the investment process. University Partners was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Training spans property teams: University Partners advertises instruction for every level and community.
- University Partners earns beyond owned properties: institutional clients also hire it to manage their student housing.
- Portfolio work opens a leadership path: University Partners' Operations Specialist listing targets progression toward regional and corporate operations.
What critics are saying
- On-call work extends beyond weekdays: The Pointe's maintenance supervisor must cover weekends, overtime and after-hours emergencies.
- The Pointe's maintenance supervisor role requires applicants to supply their own tools.
- Assignments disrupt routine: University Partners' Dallas Operations Specialist must accept extensive travel and changing property placements.
What makes University Partners unique
- Investment capital has a direct operating link: University Partners is KKR's specialist student-housing platform.
- Its team predates the platform: University Partners says its core colleagues have worked together for more than 20 years.
- Properties keep local identities: University Partners operates Canvas Tempe, One Easton and The Pointe under distinct community names.
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