Groundskeeper

Elmington Living; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Living is seeking a Groundskeeper for Union Commons Flats in Cincinnati, OH. You will maintain the grounds, assist with service requests, and ensure a welcoming, well-kept property for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include landscaping, snow/ice removal, and maintaining overall curb appeal while delivering excellent customer service to residents. 1+ year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of property maintenance and/or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of grounds, including parking lot, buildings, and common areas.
• Clean out vacated apartments.
• Assist the Service Team with service requests.
• Address issues with landscaping and snow/ice removal.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

At Elmington Living, we don't just manage properties — we build communities people are proud to call home. As the team behind 70+ affordable and market-rate assets across the country, we've earned our reputation through relentless care, sharp execution, and an eye for detail that never quits, guided by People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design.

POSITION SUMMARY

Looking for an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community at Union Commons Flats? At Union Commons Flats, we are committed to creating an exceptional living experience for our residents. Union Commons offers affordable apartment living in Cincinnati, Ohio. Spacious floor plans feature sleek fixtures and finishes, with community amenities including a swimming pool and fully equipped fitness center, plus access to dining, shopping, and outdoor activities. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in delivering outstanding service, building meaningful resident relationships, and helping create a welcoming community people are proud to call home. If you are passionate about customer service, collaboration, and making a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you!

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

As the Groundskeeper, you are responsible for the overall upkeep and appearance of the apartment community. Our groundskeepers are essential team members that maintain the overall curb appeal of our communities. You have a great eye for detail, enjoy working out in the fresh air, and take great pride in creating a clean and welcoming environment.

• Maintain cleanliness of grounds, including parking lot, buildings, and all common areas.
• Clean out vacated apartments.
• Assist the Service Team with service requests as needed.
• Address issues with landscaping and snow/ice removal.
• Communicate effectively with residents and coworkers even in difficult situations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Operating computers and other technological devices to access email, and company-utilized software.
• Meet task deadlines as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Minimum 1 year of property maintenance and/or maintenance experience.
• Effective communication.
• Maintain the physical condition of the property.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools.
• Pick up debris and remove other objects from the property.
• Responding to issues outside of normal work schedule when required.
• Accurately reporting all time worked by clocking in before beginning to work and out only when done working.
• Following all company policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Specific Education or Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 10% of the time

The Elmington Experience

At Elmington Living, we're redefining what property management can look like — and we're looking for leaders ready to help us raise the bar. With 70+ communities across the U.S. and a fast-growing presence rooted in Nashville, our work is driven by heart, hustle, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. If you're ready to bring your experience, energy, and leadership to a company built on People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design. — we'd love to meet you.

Elmington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.