Property Caretaker

What You’ll Do

* Maintenance & Repairs
* Perform routine and minor repairs, including drywall patching, leaky fixtures, light bulbs, filters, and paint touch-ups, and logging all repairs.
* Escalate issues beyond the caretaker’s scope, such as major electrical, plumbing, structural, or HVAC repairs, promptly to the property lead or a licensed contractor.
* Maintain a basic inventory of common tools and supplies at each property.
* Landscaping
* Mow, trim, and edge lawns, and clear walkways, driveways, and entries of debris weekly during the growing season and bi-weekly in the off-season.
* Complete seasonal yard work, including leaf removal, gutter clearing, mulching, and snow-removal prep.
* Coordinate irrigation start-up and shutdown where applicable.
* Animal Feeding & Care
* Feed, water, and check on animals at assigned properties daily. Report any concerns to the property lead the same day.
* Keep feeding areas, bedding, and enclosures clean and well-maintained.
* House Systems & Inspections
* Learn the basic operation of each property’s HVAC, water heater, electrical panel, and shut-off valves.
* Complete a monthly systems check: test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, check HVAC filters, inspect the water heater, verify breaker panel labeling, and check for pest activity.
* Walk every occupied unit weekly to check for leaks, HVAC operation, and tenant-reported issues, and inspect roofs, siding, fencing, and foundations quarterly.
* Moving & Turnover Support
* Move furniture, appliances, and occupant belongings between rooms or units during move-in, move-out, and turnover.
* Set up and break down rooms ahead of incoming and outgoing occupants.
* Assist with occasional deliveries and pickups of furnishings, supplies, and equipment.
* Common Areas & Reporting
* Take out trash and recycling, tidy shared living areas, and restock basic household supplies weekly.
* Submit a monthly written status update for each property that covers completed tasks, open issues, and supply needs.

Required Qualifications:

* Prior experience in property maintenance, facilities, landscaping, or a related hands-on trade required.
* Comfort with power tools and willingness to learn property-specific systems.
* Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between assigned properties.
* Comfort working around and caring for animals (domestic & livestock).
* Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and appliances and perform outdoor physical work in all seasons.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to report issues clearly and promptly to the property lead.
* Self-directed, with the ability to manage a recurring schedule across multiple sites with minimal supervision.
* High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism.

Data Airflow is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer