Property Care Specialist, Maintenance

Public Storage•Ocala, FL

About The Position

Public Storage is hiring a Property Care Specialist to work independently across multiple properties, indoors and outdoors. The role focuses on maintaining property appearance and cleanliness, inspecting storage units, preparing vacant units for rental, and completing light repairs and maintenance. It requires minor mechanical repair knowledge and the ability to operate tools and equipment such as power tools, golf carts, and lawn mowers. The employee reports maintenance needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues electronically to a manager; maintains equipment and rental trucks; and follows applicable safety policies. The role involves local travel between properties and work in varying weather and physical conditions.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Self-starter attitude and strong work ethic.
Excellent customer-service and communication skills.
Act with personal integrity and comply with policies.
Willingness to drive to and work at multiple locations, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather.
Flexible scheduling and availability based on business needs.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a clean driving record; reliable transportation is required for local travel.
Valid, current driver’s license and reliable personal transportation used during the workday.
Ability to stand and lift boxes, tools, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds; stand for approximately 3–8 hours daily.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including moving, kneeling, bending, reaching, communicating, taking notes, recording resources, and carrying necessary equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior custodial and general maintenance or repair abilities, or similar experience.
Minor mechanical repair knowledge and tool/equipment operation skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain property cleanliness and conduct daily storage-unit inspections, including confirming rental-unit inventory availability.
Clean vacant units and prepare them for rental by sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash and debris, spraying insecticide, placing mouse packs, greasing oil springs and door tracks, replacing damaged or worn door components and light bulbs, removing cobwebs, and pulling weeds.
Maintain cleanliness of outside restrooms, disinfect fixtures, and replenish soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.
Report maintenance needs, safety concerns, and equipment issues electronically to the manager.
Maintain the cleanliness and operability of golf carts and keep equipment in good working condition.
Repair minor plumbing leaks.
Perform customer lock cuts upon request.
Maintain rental trucks.
Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.