The Neiders Company
Groundskeeper/Porter
Who we are:
Since 1989, The Neiders Company, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, has been transforming communities and elevating the apartment living experience. With over 85 properties across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest, we combine strategic vision with hands-on excellence. Our team thrives on accountability, legendary service, and creating spaces where residents feel truly at home.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Full-Time Groundskeeper/Porter to join our dedicated Weeklies Team! The Groundskeeper will help maintain the physical condition of the property from damage, loss, and deterioration according to the company policy and standards. This position conducts routine cleaning and upkeep of property grounds and buildings, preventative maintenance, miscellaneous janitorial duties, landscaping, and service requests.
Groundskeeper/Porter Essential Functions: Include but are not limited to-
- Routine Cleaning: You will maintain the cleanliness of the property grounds, office(s), amenities, and parking lots. You will pay special attention to doorways and high traffic areas, ensuring they are clear of debris and dust. You may also assist in cleaning apartments after move-outs and prior to move-ins.
- Landscaping and Grounds: You will maintain the exterior of the property including landscaping duties, such as trash/snow removal and pressure washing.
- Service Requests: You may be assigned service requests at your manager’s discretion, and you will ensure they are completed accurately.
- Weeklies Environment: You are comfortable working in a weeklies environment that can be challenging demographically and would require consistent cautionary approach to your own safety and the safety of others.
- Preventive Maintenance: You will perform and execute preventive maintenance service requests as directed by your manager.
- Customers Relations: As a “front line” employee who interacts very regularly with our guests, you will work to establish and maintain good relations with guests, prospectives, vendors, and co-workers. You will use your communication skills to always interact in a courteous and professional manners.
- Maintain Commitment to Safety: You will help maintain the readiness of life safety equipment. You will ensure the cleanliness of your work area. You will utilize all reasonable safety measures and precautions.
Groundskeeper/Porter Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- General knowledge of landscaping preferred.
- Our ideal candidate is ready and willing to provide great customer service to our guests by jumping in and lending a helping hand.
- You demonstrate tact and empathy when dealing with guests and associate concerns, and you work to resolve them quickly, never losing sight of the criticality of customer service.
- Ability to frequently walk the property and perform other physically demanding tasks, such as bending/squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
- Valid Driver's License and proof of insurance
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible after 60 days)
- MetLife Supplemental Insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and counseling services)
- 401(k) plan (after 90 days)
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability options
- 15 PTO days, 6 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday
- ORCA card
- Wellness program and e-learning platform for ongoing development
The Neiders Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.