Full-Time Groundskeeper – Keep Our Community Clean

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 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