Apartment Groundskeeper
About The Position
The Apartment Groundskeeper is a full-time, on-site role at Van Buren Village Apartments in Kettering, Ohio. The position focuses on keeping common areas, hallways, amenities, and exterior areas clean, while supporting light outdoor upkeep and apartment make-ready tasks. The work is hands-on, active, and performed in all weather. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., year-round, with 40-hour work weeks and bi-weekly pay. The Groundskeeper performs work in accordance with safety procedures and OSHA standards, removes trash from public exterior areas, handles seasonal cleanup, and assists maintenance staff as requested. The role also involves professional and courteous interaction with employees and residents, reporting unusual property or resident circumstances to the Property Manager, and carrying out additional tasks requested by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager.
Requirements
- General knowledge of light maintenance, organization, and cleaning practices.
- Ability to safely operate landscape equipment.
- Knowledge of OSHA compliance, or willingness to learn within 15 days.
- Be a team player with an understanding of customer service and a sense of professionalism.
- Complete a background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- General irrigation knowledge, or willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Perform work under the Safety Program procedures and within OSHA standards.
- Remove trash daily from public exterior areas, including dumpster areas, driveways, parking lots, curbs, exterior hallways, playgrounds, and sport courts when applicable.
- Perform spring cleanup, including flower-bed care, planting flowers, raking, aerating, fertilizing in accordance with local laws, and weed control.
- Perform fall cleanup, including leaf removal and flower-bed preparation.
- Perform light/basic tree and bush trimming.
- Perform snow removal when applicable.
- Assist maintenance staff with tasks as requested, including preventative building maintenance, moving appliances, and inspections.
- Issue pet violation notices in accordance with MIMG policy when applicable.
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Treat employees and residents courteously.
- Perform additional functions requested by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Property Manager.
- Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents to the Property Manager.
Benefits
- 20% rent discount at any community after 30 days of employment.
- 80 hours of PTO in year one, 120 hours after two years, and 150 hours after five years.
- Medical and dental coverage starting at under $50 per month through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Matching 401(k) up to $4,000 per year.
- Boot and pant reimbursement.
- Annual Monarch outings.
- At the five-year milestone, a choice of a three-week paid sabbatical or a bonus check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
