Groundskeeper

Harbor Group Management Company; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan

PTO

Holidays

Parental Leave

Birthday Off

FSA

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

HSA

Commuter Benefit

Wellness Perks

Financial Wellness

Legal Resources

Apartment Discount

Referral Program

Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Instant Pay

Volunteer Opportunities

Recognition & Awards

Job summary

Harbor Group Management Company in Dayton, OH is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the exterior areas, amenities, and common spaces while supporting the maintenance team with minor repairs and turnovers. You'll help ensure curb appeal and safety in a welcoming community environment.

The role emphasizes reliable performance, basic landscaping tool use, and strong resident service with adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1+ year groundskeeping, maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Proficient with manual and power landscaping tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license required for golf cart operation if applicable.
• Customer-service oriented with professional resident interaction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean the property daily, maintaining all common areas and amenities.
• Assist with make-ready of vacant units and storage areas.
• Support routine maintenance requests and minor repairs, such as lock changes.
• Collaborate on landscaping, snow removal, sweeping, and salting as needed.
• Maintain inventory of landscaping tools and supplies; ensure good working condition.
• Distribute resident communications as directed by management.
• Report hazards or safety concerns promptly to supervisors.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage respectfully with residents.
• Participate in safety and risk management meetings and training.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Customer service

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Job description

Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.

Groundskeeper

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Division: Multifamily

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

This role is responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the community’s exterior areas, amenities, and common spaces while supporting the maintenance team with minor repairs, service requests, and unit turnovers. The position helps ensure a clean, welcoming environment that meets company standards for curb appeal and functionality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean the property daily by removing litter, debris, pet droppings, and maintaining all common areas and amenities in a neat condition.
• Remove trash and remaining items from vacant units, clean storage areas, and assist with the “make-ready” process for new residents.
• Support basic maintenance operations by completing routine service requests and assisting with minor repairs such as lock changes and gate maintenance.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on landscaping, snow removal, sweeping, raking, and salting as needed.
• Maintain and inventory all landscaping tools, groundskeeping equipment, and supplies, and ensure they are in good working condition.
• Distribute resident communications and notices as directed by property management.
• Report hazards, safety concerns, or potentially dangerous conditions promptly to supervisors.
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging respectfully with residents and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
• Participate in safety and risk management meetings and training in compliance with OSHA and company policies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of groundskeeping, maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of manual and power tools for landscaping and minor repairs.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license required (for golf cart operation if applicable).
• Must be customer-service oriented with the ability to interact professionally with residents.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, carry objects, and use ladders.
• Capable lifting up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10+ Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Birthday Off (Multifamily)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit (Corporate)
• Wellness Perks
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Legal Resources
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Insta Pay Eligible
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Employee Recognition & Awards

Benefit eligibility will be determined at the time of hire. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, hours worked, and other qualifying criteria.

Veteran Friendly

This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.