Apartment Grounds Technician - Property Maintenance

Job Description

Description:

Love Where You Work!

At Towne Properties, we don’t just build communities—we build careers. Family-owned since 1961, we’ve spent over 60 years creating Great Places to Live, Work, Shop & Play®. As an industry leader, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career path where your contributions matter, your growth is encouraged, and your opportunities are limitless. Be part of a company where people come first, and success is built together.

Position: Grounds Technician

Location: Providence Glen Apartments - Columbus, OH

Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Competitive pay: Up to $18 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Make an Impact

As a Grounds Technician, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of our community:

Maintain property appearance with trash pickup, power washing, light grounds care, snow removal assistance, and minor repairs (painting, pool area upkeep, furniture removal)

Care for landscaping by planting, fertilizing, and watering trees, flowers, and shrubs

Oversee pet area upkeep and restock supplies at dog stations

Assist residents with outdoor concerns and report maintenance issues

Complete light to moderate work orders and maintain pool chemical levels

Bring Your Skills

You take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful, well-kept outdoor spaces. You enjoy hands-on work, value teamwork, and thrive in an environment where every day brings something new. You have:

1+ year of experience in groundskeeping or property maintenance

Landscaping experience (planting, fertilizing, watering trees, grass, flowers, shrubs)

The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Strong customer service and communication skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

The ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance (may be required)

Willingness to complete a background and drug screening if offered the role

Enjoy the Perks

When you join Towne, you’ll enjoy benefits that support both your work and your life:

Mileage reimbursement, work boot reimbursement, and company-provided uniforms

401(k) with a generous company match

Access to Towne University for award-winning training and development, including certifications such as EPA and CAM-T®

Recognition programs, referral bonuses, and a supportive team environment

A family-owned company since 1961, offering stability and room to grow

Proudly recognized as an Energage Top Workplace (2018–2025)

Your Future With Us

This role is just the beginning of your career journey. At Towne Properties, you can:

Start as a Grounds Technician and gain hands-on experience that can lead to higher-level roles across our communities

Expand your skills through professional certifications and ongoing learning opportunities designed to help you advance

Build a lasting career based on your skills, reliability, and dedication—not just seniority

Towne Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satisfactory background and MVR checks are required as a condition of employment.

Requirements:

1+ years’ experience in groundskeeping or property maintenance

Able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

Strong customer service and communication skills

Full-time