At The Scion Group, we’re changing what student housing means. It’s bigger than beds and buildings. It’s about providing unique experiences and creating communities — both on and off campus — that feel like less like a place and more like a home.

The Porter provides a customer-centric focus to the care and maintenance of the outdoor features of a residential property, including landscaping of planting beds, lawn care, snow and ice removal from hard surfaces, and trash removal. Additionally, the Porter is responsible for the general cleanliness and upkeep of common area facilities including but not limited to, the pool and spa, club room, public rest rooms, laundry rooms, parking areas and exterior building lights. The Porter may also assist others with the general maintenance needs of the property, cleaning and moving services on an as-needed basis, always with a focus on professional services for residents.    

Key attributes in our next team member 

• Customer-Centric Attitude 
• Solution-oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy; effective communicator  
• Motivator 

Responsibilities

• Maintains the physical condition of the property according to The Scion Group’s Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA and Industry standards. Performs physically demanding work to maintain the asset, and other property features to minimize liability concerns.
• Removes trash and other debris from the common areas on a continuous basis.
• Sweeps and removes debris from the curbs, parking areas, walkways and stairways as scheduled.
• Maintains and repairs loose stairwell treads.
• Maintains and repairs exterior lighting by replacing burned out bulbs and reporting inventory to supervisor.
• Mows all lawn areas of the property and remove clippings as scheduled.
• Rakes and removes leaves and other debris from landscaped areas.
• Applies weed and feed to lawn areas as scheduled; top seed and water areas as needed.
• Installs seasonal plantings, replacement shrubs and trees, decorative rock and water features.
• Trims and prunes trees and shrubs as directed.
• Maintains, adjusts and repairs irrigation system and fountains as needed.
• Cleans pool and spa in accordance with manufacturer specifications and code compliance.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs to pool equipment, as directed.
• Knows the emergency procedures for the property, including the location and how to engage water and gas shutoff valves and access to sewer cleanouts and fuse panels.
• Promotes safety awareness to limit property loss and damage or injury to residents and visitors to the property.
• Adheres to all property policies and procedures.
• Keeps drainage grills on grounds clear of leaves.
• Pressure washes sidewalks, buildings, pool decks etc.
• Assists in snow removal at property, as required.
• Maintains required property uniform and presents a professional appearance and attitude.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or Trade School diploma and one year of experience in some aspect of lawn/grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Efficient in reading instructions and documenting labor and materials.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred.
• Record of punctuality and dependability, ability to work with under pressure of deadlines, schedule flexibility to accommodate after hour and weekend emergencies
• Demonstrates a sensitivity and understanding of the diverse population of residents and employees. Follows the company’s non-harassment and inclusion policies.   
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Your Opportunity

Scion is paving a path in student living and the Facilities Manager is a keystone team member in the execution of our vision. This position ensures safety and functionality of the property’s buildings and equipment and ensures optimal service is carried out by the onsite Facilities team and any third-party vendors.

The Facilities Manager is a subject matter expert and experienced leader who excels in a fast-paced, agile, collegiate environment. This role demands superior problem solving, leadership and unwavering follow through. Those in the Facilities Manager position may also be asked to assist other properties.

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

Your Responsibilities 

• Manage all building services and preventative maintenance programs to the best of industries practices, the Scion’s Standard Operating Procedures, and in compliance with the State/Federal Govt./OSHA’s Codes/regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations including but not limited to heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping, fire protection, and general building maintenance and troubleshooting, building automation systems and building maintenance
• Monitor systems and provides diagnostics, preventative maintenance, annual testing, permitting, certification for all major building systems including, but not limited to: chilled water systems with fan coil units, air handling units with outside condensers including roof top units (RTU), building stationary boilers, hot & cold water distribution systems (plumbing, pressure/pneumatic/storage tanks, variable frequency drive (and pumps & motors), domestic hot water heaters, building automation systems (BAS), electrical distribution systems, switchgears and controls, generators, uninterrupted Power supply (UPS), elevators and lifts, parking structures (ventilation/drainage Systems, T-Joints), entrance & exit Gates and overhead doors, shingled/tarred roof, TPO membrane roofing system, EIFS, brick, vinyl, & cementitious sideboard, ACP, curtain walls, insulated glass units (IGUs).
• Operate and manage all life safety systems including fire pumps, fire alarm monitoring panels, dry/wet sprinkler systems, visual and audible alarms, back flow preventers, smoke detectors, CO2 sensors/alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, means of egress, fire
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance work, assuring quality of work consistent with Scion’s standards.
• Manage the Facilities Technicians to ensure all service requests are completed within Scion standards and are appropriately and accurately
• Manage facilities budgets.
• Review completed work to verify conformance to standards or repair
• Ensure all emergency, routine maintenance/repairs are carried out in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure all Preventive maintenance is carried out in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond promptly and effectively to all safety/risk-management-related issues at the
• Review completed work orders for accuracy of labor hours, materials’ cost, and track recurring equipment failures.
• Conduct regular inspection tours of buildings, interior common areas and the exterior of the property, equipment and surrounding grounds for deficiencies, potential safety, health, or code problems and necessary
• Prepare written reports summarizing findings, and advises other building users as appropriate, of the
• Provide recommendations for dealing with problems noticed in
• Oversee and supervise “Turn” preparation including the prompt inspection of vacated units, makes appropriate repairs and charges, and ensures completion as
• Inspect vacant units after repairs and maintenance have been completed to determine quality of work performed and readiness for
• Manage the maintenance spare parts and the tools inventory, determining which parts/tools to stock and their stock level and working directly with General Manager to maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies within
• Maintain shop appearance and all mechanical, supply, electrical and storage facilities on
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment to ensure warranty compliance and extended useful life.
• Oversee all other contracted work in the building, obtaining bids and negotiating prices with vendors and contractors, as approved by the General Manager, Regional Manager or the Regional Facility Manager.
• Coordinate deliveries, schedules, and performance of all facility related
• Ensure proper safety procedures are followed, personal protective equipment is used, and health & safety policies are
• Manage process for keying and coring/coding of locks and maintain lock procedures, logbooks and protocols for key management and
• Effectively implement standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance programs according to Scion’s
• Take part in emergency preparedness planning and acts as essential personnel in
• Escalate unique or urgent repairs/replacements to General Manager and Regional Facilities Manager.
• Maintain records on all major systems including maintenance manuals, manufacturer’s cut sheets, warranties, and equipment
• Work closely with the General Manager and Regional Facilities Manager to manage, formulate and track facilities and capital
• Hire, train and develop Facilities team members, holding them accountable for delivering a high level of

The responsibilities listed above may not be all-inclusive.

What We Require

• High school diploma/GED, trade school diploma, or military training
• 8 years of relevant experience managing building system in multi-unit residential properties, 5 years of supervisory experience
• 5 years’ experience with building automation systems, and life safety systems
• EPA 608 Universal certification
• HVAC/EPA 608 Universal certification
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or intention to obtain within six months
• Expertise in plumbing, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems as well as generally accepted maintenance practices
• Boiler operator or Stationary Engineer Certificate/License
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as design drawings, blueprints, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Basic computer working knowledge, including Microsoft Office and CMMS
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to stand 8 hours or longer per day and lift up to 100 lbs. as necessary

 Operational Details

• Job location is at the assigned property. May be required to travel periodically.
• Serves in an “on-call” capacity, except during approved PTO periods.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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