Apartment Groundskeeper

Full-time Apartment Groundskeeper – Van Buren Village Apartments (Kettering, OH)

Full‑Time | M–F 8:30–5:30 | No evenings. No weekends.

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

• Stable daytime schedule — no nights, no weekends
• 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
  
  

Learn more about Monarch at: www.monarchinvestment.com/careers

📍 Location

Van Buren Village Apartments 1956 Smithville Road South Kettering, OH 45420 www.vanburenapts.com

Pay & Schedule

• $17–$19/hr
• Up to $750 quarterly site performance bonus
• M–F, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Paid holidays, no evenings, no weekends
  
  

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
• Medical, Dental, Vision (medical starting at under $50/month)
• Matching 401(k) up to $4,000 annually
• Maintenance tech training, certifications & college tuition assistance
• $100 boot and pant reimbursement
• Annual Monarch outings & more
  
  

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.