Property Caretaker - Residental

Knickerbocker Group Inc • Portland, ME

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Property Caretaker who takes pride in delivering exceptional property care and client service. This hands-on role is responsible for a wide range of maintenance, repair, carpentry, logistics, and service-focused responsibilities, ensuring seasonal and year-round homes are well-maintained, secure, and ready for use. This is a year-round, full-time, typically Monday-Friday position (nights/weekends off!) and reports directly to the Property Care Manager!

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with strong communication skills and a natural service mindset. They are comfortable working independently, collaborating with teammates, and interacting professionally to ensure a high level of trust, responsiveness, and care.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or technical education in a construction-related field.
• Experience in property maintenance, repairs, or related work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Competent with basic power tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The employee must be able: Continuously walk, stand, climb, reach, bend, crouch, and perform repetitive motions. Occasionally work on ladders. Regularly and safely lift and carry heavy items (50+ pounds).

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled property inspections to ensure security, functionality, and overall upkeep; document findings and identify maintenance or seasonal needs.
• Perform light maintenance including carpentry, painting, and general home repairs.
• Coordinate and/or perform snow removal.
• Open and close seasonal homes.
• Execute basic landscaping and property upkeep tasks as needed.
• Provide general labor and clean-up support at construction job sites.
• Move furniture and assist with relocations or estate clean-outs.
• Open and close homes for vendor access and oversee onsite work.
• Receive deliveries and coordinate pickup/delivery of materials and supplies.
• Support and track maintenance and repair activities across client properties.
• Utilize MaintainX software to document tasks, updates, and progress.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding property status, service updates, and site-specific needs.
• Deliver reliable, responsive service and foster strong, lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide regular property updates to the Property Care Manager.
• Share observations and feedback to improve serviceability, care standards, and the overall client experience.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to operational planning and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and support a collaborative, solutions-focused environment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide emergency property support as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision insurance with most premiums covered.
• Retirement planning — 401(k) with automatic 3% weekly employer contribution after one year.
• Employee ownership — participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Time to recharge — generous PTO, holidays, and comprehensive parental leave.
• Support for you and your family — company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; optional supplemental life; employer-sponsored pet insurance.
• Professional growth — continuing education and licensing reimbursement.
• Work-life balance — flexibility, community connection, and the opportunity to enjoy all that Maine has to offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED