Maintenance/Groundskeeping

FREE MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDSKEEPING TRAINING IN COLUMBUS — JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER

Entryway Columbus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to workforce development and housing access, is offering a free training program that prepares motivated adults for full-time careers in apartment maintenance and groundskeeping — one of Central Ohio's most in-demand trades.

Coursework is completed through our virtual learning platform, so you can build your knowledge base on a flexible schedule. The training is designed to get you ready for the real job: hands-on, full-time, onsite work at apartment communities across the region. Graduates move directly into hiring pipelines with our property management partners and may qualify for discounted housing through Entryway.

What you'll learn: ✅ Groundskeeping fundamentals ✅ Make-ready skills — locks, painting, electrical, plumbing ✅ Water heater basics ✅ HVAC 101 ✅ Garbage disposal installation & repair ✅ Appliance repair 101 ✅ And much more

Career support included: ✅ Resume writing assistance ✅ Interview preparation and coaching ✅ Direct pathway to full-time employment

Who this is for: Career changers, people re-entering the workforce, or anyone ready for stable hands-on work with room to grow. No prior experience required — just the commitment to show up, finish the coursework, and bring that same work ethic to the job site.

Ready to apply? Email your resume from a personal email (not through Indeed) to Executive Director Jason Gray at jgray@entrywaytalent.org. Applications without a resume will not be reviewed.

Learn more at entrywaytalent.org.

Job Type: Full-time (after training completion)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH (Franklin County)