Apartment Groundskeeper

Monarch Investment And Management Group; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO in year 1

120 hours PTO after 2 years

150 hours PTO after 5 years

Paid holidays including your birthday

20% rent discount at Monarch community

401(k) matching up to $4,000 annually

Maintenance training, certifications &

tuition assistance

$100 boot and pant reimbursement

Annual Monarch outings & more

Job summary

Van Buren Village Apartments in Southeast Kettering is hiring a Full-Time Groundskeeper to keep our property clean, safe, and welcoming for residents. This role emphasizes maintenance and upkeep over landscaping, ideal for someone who thrives on neatness and reliable, weather-ready performance.

You’ll work Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with opportunities for a quarterly site performance bonus. You’ll maintain exterior areas, perform seasonal cleanup, assist with basic maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience in general groundskeeping or landscaping.
• Ability to safely operate landscape equipment.
• Willingness to learn OSHA compliance within 15 days.
• Irrigation knowledge preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of exterior areas: parking lots, curbs, hallways, dumpster areas, playgrounds, sport courts
• Seasonal cleanup: flower beds, planting, raking, fertilizing, leaf removal
• Light tree/bush trimming
• Snow removal when needed
• Assist maintenance staff with basic tasks (moving appliances, inspections, preventative maintenance)
• Issue pet violation notices when applicable
• Maintain a professional, positive attitude with residents and staff
• Follow all OSHA and Monarch safety procedures

Skills

Groundskeeping knowledge

Equipment operation

OSHA compliance

Irrigation knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Van Buren Village Apartments is a beautifully maintained 41‑acre community in Southeast Kettering, and we’re hiring a Full‑Time Groundskeeper to help keep our property clean, safe, and welcoming for residents.

This role is more cleaning and upkeep than landscaping — perfect for someone who enjoys keeping things neat, organized, and looking their best. If you have janitorial, grounds, or general cleaning experience, you’ll fit right in. Must enjoy working in the all weather conditions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work for a Top Places to Work recognized national company

Strong benefits that support you and your family long‑term

A friendly, supportive onsite team and a beautiful property to work on

Up to $750 quarterly site performance bonus

M–F, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

We Offer

• 80 hours PTO in year 1 → 120 hours after 2 years → 150 hours after 5 years
• Paid holidays including your birthday or work anniversary
• 20% rent discount at any Monarch community after 30 days
• FREE apartment after 10 years of employment
• Matching 401(k) up to $4,000 annually
• Maintenance tech training, certifications & college tuition assistance
• $100 boot and pant reimbursement
• Annual Monarch outings & more
• Up to $750 quarterly site performance bonus

What You’ll Do

Maintain the overall cleanliness of exterior areas: parking lots, curbs, hallways, dumpster areas, playgrounds, sport courts

Seasonal cleanup: flower beds, planting, raking, fertilizing, leaf removal

Light tree/bush trimming

Snow removal when needed

Assist maintenance staff with basic tasks (moving appliances, inspections, preventative maintenance)

Issue pet violation notices when applicable

Maintain a professional, positive attitude with residents and staff

Follow all OSHA and Monarch safety procedures

What You Bring

General groundskeeping or landscaping knowledge

Ability to safely operate landscape equipment

Willingness to learn OSHA compliance within 15 days

Irrigation knowledge (preferred but not required)

Strong customer service and a team‑focused attitude

This role requires pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check and a drug screening.