Property Caretaker/Maintenance Specialist for Santa Monica Properties

Location:  Santa Monica 4 days per week

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm 

Compensation: $40/hour, DOE & paid holidays. 

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Property Caretaker and Maintenance Specialist to oversee the upkeep of our Santa Monica’s properties. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining the exterior spaces to the highest standards and possess the skills necessary to handle a range of maintenance tasks. This position reports to the Executive Assistant and requires collaboration with fellow staff members and vendors. MUST be capable of taking control, creating a checklist, working off of that list without supervision, reporting back to the Executive Assistant with regular updates.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the immaculate condition of exterior spaces.
• Clean and maintain all stainless steel items to a polished state.
• Conduct weekly walkthroughs, performing light checks and AV testing.
• Execute minimal landscape work as needed.
• Manage garages, exterior storage areas, and pool equipment sheds.
• Support heavy lifting, special projects, furniture movement, and retrieving stored items and household event setup and teardown.
• Regularly survey the property for maintenance needs and promptly report to the Executive Assistant.
• Undertake other special projects and duties as assigned by the Executive Assistant and principals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing multiple properties with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in handyman skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and AV systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage vendors and maintenance schedules.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift heavy objects.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.