Property Caretaker

Knickerbocker Group Inc • Boothbay, ME

11d

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Property Caretaker. The Property Caretaker plays a key role in maintaining high standards of property care and client satisfaction. This hands-on position is responsible for a wide range of maintenance, repair, carpentry, logistics, and client service tasks, ensuring that both seasonal and full-time properties are well-maintained, secure, and ready for use. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable interacting with clients, vendors, and team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or technical education in a construction related field.
• Proven experience in general property maintenance, repairs, or related work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Competent with basic power tools.
• Valid driver’s license
• Continuously walk, stand, climb, reach, bend, crouch, and use hands and arms repetitively.
• Occasionally work on ladders.
• Regularly lift and carry heavy items (50+ pounds).

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled property inspections to ensure security, functionality, and overall upkeep and document findings, noting any maintenance needs, safety concerns, or seasonal preparation tasks.
• Perform light maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, and general home repairs.
• Coordinate and/or perform necessary snow removal.
• Open and close seasonal homes.
• Execute basic landscaping and property upkeep tasks as needed.
• Provide general labor and clean-up services at construction jobsites.
• Move furniture and assist with full-home relocations or estate clean-outs.
• Open and close homes for vendor access and supervise repairs and other onsite projects.
• Receive vendor deliveries onsite and pickup / deliver supplies as needed.
• Oversee maintenance and repair tasks at client properties.
• Utilize MaintainX software to track tasks, updates, and progress for all active projects.
• Interact with clients on a daily/weekly basis regarding project progress and site-specific details.
• Deliver outstanding client service and develop lasting client, subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Provide regular property updates to the Operations Leader and Property Care Coordinator.
• Offer insight and feedback based on client requests and site observations on the effectiveness and serviceability of KG implemented design features and products.
• Attend regular team meetings and contribute to operational planning.
• Provide mentorship to team members and foster a collaborative, solution-focused work environment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide emergency property support during off-hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, with most premiums covered.
• Retirement planning: 401K plan with an automatic 3% weekly employer contribution after one year.
• Ownership opportunities: Be part of 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 insurance; employer-sponsored pet insurance.
• Professional growth: Continuing education and licensing reimbursement.
• Work-life balance: Flexibility, community involvement, and the chance to embrace all that Maine has to offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees