Lead Property Caretaker

ROLE

The Lead Property Caretaker will be responsible for overseeing the care of a private residence and surrounding property, consisting of multiple houses, outbuildings, and working hobby farm. The responsibilities of the Lead Property Caretaker will include coordinating and executing the care and maintenance tasks of the buildings and property, including oversight of a team of employees and contractors. The Lead Property Caretaker role is a full-time, salary-exempt position. The primary work location for this position is in Ada, MI.

The ideal candidate is a dedicated leader with a strong work ethic who is proactive, attentive to meticulous detail, thrives in a hands-on work environment and can balance multiple priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage weekly, monthly, and annual routines according to the usage of the property
• Schedule and oversee the Property staff in executing daily buildings and property maintenance tasks, contributing to the completion of these tasks
• Develop intimate working knowledge of the buildings, property, and systems
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all buildings, systems and equipment, updating as necessary, and accurately documenting all maintenance items
• Conduct regular and in-depth interior and exterior maintenance inspections throughout the buildings and property, reporting and responding to findings as appropriate
• Coordinate with the Household/Properties Manager to oversee major repairs with appropriate contractors, ensuring successful and satisfactory completion
• Arrange and monitor regular vendor services for the property and building interiors and exteriors
• Assist with coordinating and executing special projects, including events held on the properties

REQUIREMENTS

• Property Management experience
• General knowledge and basic skill level in trades such as HVAC, plumbing, appliances, landscaping, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, approaching all interactions with a servant’s heart
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through of routines
• Ability to lift 30 pounds to a maximum height of 6 feet, including occasional lifting up to 80 pounds
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and remain standing and walking on feet for lengthy periods of time
• Ability to safely operate power machinery and lawn care tools
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Other Requirements

• Responsibilities of the Lead Property Caretaker are conducted in a private residence. While an employer/employee relationship exists, it is important the employee is genuinely committed to the goal of the team in positively contributing to a Christian home environment.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, pride and enthusiasm in service, possessing characteristics of dependability, dedication, responsibility, and acting with high integrity.
• The privacy and security of the Heads of Household, family members, employer, and all affiliated entities are of critical importance, and the highest level of confidentiality in both business and personal matters of the Heads of Household, family members, employer and all affiliated entities must be exercised at all times.