Apartment Grounds Porter - Great Opportunity!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Mahaffey Apartment Company is a respected property management firm specializing in providing high-quality residential living experiences for its residents. As a company dedicated to maintaining beautiful, safe, and inviting environments, Mahaffey Apartment Company takes pride in its commitment to excellent property maintenance and customer service. The organization fosters a professional, supportive, and collaborative workplace atmosphere that values its employees' contributions and promotes career growth. With a strong focus on community and resident satisfaction, the company ensures that all properties under its management are well-kept and vibrant.
The Grounds Porter position at Mahaffey Apartment Company is a full-time role, reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is pivotal in upholding the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of the apartment community grounds. The Grounds Porter is responsible for a diverse range of maintenance and landscaping duties aimed at enhancing the resident experience. Employees in this role are expected to maintain a proactive and positive attitude, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and communicate clearly with coworkers, residents, and management.
Key aspects of the Grounds Porter role include routine garbage collection, trash patrol, cleaning patios, and emptying pet waste stations to ensure a hygienic environment. Additionally, the Grounds Porter handles maintenance of small hand tools and equipment, performs pressure washing, and manages the upkeep of compactor areas. The position also involves minor landscaping tasks such as planting flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed, thereby contributing to the beauty of the property.
Technical skills are required in operating various equipment including golf carts, blowers (both backpack and push types), and spraying insecticides safely. The Grounds Porter will carry out maintenance on irrigation systems, including checking sprinkler heads and making minor repairs to ensure optimal functionality. Other responsibilities encompass small repairs such as minor asphalt fixes and painting patios, balconies, breezeways, and railings to maintain the property's appearance.
Physical demands are substantial in this role, requiring frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds. The successful candidate will also be expected to work on ladders and use various office tools such as telephones, radios, computers, and keyboards. The company provides a supportive work environment committed to workplace safety, ensuring employees are equipped and trained to perform their duties without injury.
The position offers a Monday through Friday work schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing a reliable and consistent routine. Benefits include paid time off (PTO) that accrues progressively with years of service, participation in a 401K retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution, and access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance following a 30-day waiting period. A background check and a 90-day probationary period are part of the hiring process, ensuring the right fit for both the company and the candidate.
Mahaffey Apartment Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. The company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to support a diverse workforce. Employees in the Grounds Porter role play an essential part in maintaining the quality standards and overall resident satisfaction that define Mahaffey Apartment Company’s reputation in property management.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - valid driver's license
 - reliable transportation
 - ability to work full-time Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 - ability to lift up to 75 pounds
 - ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
 - good background check
 - willingness to undergo 90-day probationary period