CARETAKER

Affordable Housing Alliance Inc•Millstone Township, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caretaker is responsible for the safe and continued operation of Millstone House, a residential property. This is a live-in position; compensation includes an efficiency cottage at Millstone House in Millstone and a $200 bi-weekly stipend. The caretaker provides site access to vendors and visitors, handles minor maintenance, and reports major concerns to the Director of Property Management. The role also includes preparing vacant rooms, maintaining supplies and records, responding to emergencies, and overseeing lawn care and snow removal. The Caretaker is the primary point of contact for tenants, responding to concerns, enforcing building rules, and mediating resident conflicts when necessary. The position maintains common areas and laundry facilities, supports site security, and keeps building inspection reports, registrations, fire certificates, and other operational documentation. Hours are on call/as needed. The job description notes that its duties are general and not exhaustive.

Requirements

One year of experience in dwelling maintenance.
Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Ability to climb stairs, access crawl spaces and attics, and lift up to 50 pounds without injury.
Ability to use machinery such as lawn mowers, weed whackers, and snow blowers.
Ability to respond to and repair minor maintenance problems, such as unclogging toilets, fixing light fixtures and switches, changing light bulbs, repairing leaky faucets and door locks, and installing blinds.
Willingness to enforce house rules and regulations.
Ability to pass a drug test upon employment.
Ability to pass a criminal background check upon employment.
If required to drive an agency vehicle, a New Jersey driver’s license in good standing with no more than six points.

Responsibilities

Meet with vendors, inspectors, visitors, and others and provide access to the site as appropriate.
Respond to minor maintenance problems and report major maintenance concerns to the Director of Property Management.
Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning common areas, replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and making minor repairs to rooms and facilities.
Prepare vacant rooms for new tenants by cleaning, making necessary repairs, and ensuring rooms meet occupancy standards.
Recommend purchases in accordance with the prescribed budget and maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies, maintenance tools, and other necessary items.
Report and assist with emergencies, including fires, plumbing issues, and other critical incidents, coordinating with appropriate staff, authorities, or service providers as needed.
Address lawn maintenance.
Perform snow removal and salt sidewalks, stairs, and other exterior surfaces; log snow-removal efforts.
Clean bathrooms, hallways, common areas, and light fixtures.
Maintain site security and respond to emergencies.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, room keys, tenant information, and other relevant operational data.
Maintain laundry facilities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, address concerns or complaints, enforce building rules and regulations, and mediate resident conflicts when necessary.
Post information about local activities and resident services.
Maintain building inspection reports, registrations, fire certificates, and other documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to ensure the safe and continued operation of the property.