Groundskeeper / Porter Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Groundskeeper / Porter Maintenance

Job Description

This role focuses on keeping an apartment community clean, safe, and presentable by performing daily cleaning, basic maintenance support, and general upkeep of common areas and grounds. The porter works closely with maintenance staff, supports property operations, and helps ensure a welcoming environment for residents, tenants, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, walkways, entrances, parking areas, and other assigned property spaces.
• Pick up trash and debris and empty designated trash receptacles on a regular basis.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and perform general cleaning tasks as needed throughout the property.
• Clean and maintain restrooms and other shared-use areas to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist with property groundskeeping and exterior upkeep, including general outdoor cleaning tasks.
• Support maintenance staff with basic repairs and general maintenance projects as directed.
• Assist with moving materials, supplies, furniture, or equipment around the property.
• Replace light bulbs, filters, and other basic building items under direction from maintenance or supervision.
• Identify maintenance or safety concerns and promptly report them to the supervisor.
• Maintain maintenance areas, tools, and supplies in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup related to maintenance projects and property work.
• Follow company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Perform other porter and maintenance-related duties as assigned to support property operations.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in porter, janitorial, apartment maintenance, facilities, construction labor, or general maintenance roles preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and general maintenance tasks is a plus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and overall property appearance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance or facilities team.
• Professional attitude when interacting with employees, residents, tenants, vendors, and visitors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in apartment or property maintenance, janitorial services, facilities, or construction labor environments.
• Demonstrated initiative in noticing and addressing tasks that need attention without constant direction.
• Comfort working in an outdoor apartment complex setting.
• Willingness to learn new maintenance tasks and support a variety of property needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused environment where reliability, safety, and initiative are valued. The role offers steady, hands-on work that makes a visible difference in how residents and visitors experience the property. You will have the opportunity to build practical maintenance and facilities skills while working alongside experienced staff in a supportive setting that appreciates a strong work ethic and a professional attitude.

Work Environment

The position is based at an apartment complex and involves working primarily outdoors, with regular movement between common areas, walkways, entrances, parking areas, and other shared spaces. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and carrying light to moderate loads such as tools, supplies, and equipment. You will use basic cleaning tools, hand tools, and general maintenance equipment while following established safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The environment is hands-on and active, focused on maintaining a clean, safe, and well-kept property for residents and visitors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tustin, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tustin, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Tustin,CA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.