Live-In Property Caretaker & Tenant Support

Affordable Housing Alliance Inc; Millstone Township (NJ); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cottage on-site

Bi-weekly stipend

Job summary

Affordable Housing Alliance Inc. is seeking a part-time Caretaker in Millstone, NJ for a live-in role. The position includes an efficiency cottage at Millstone House plus a $200 bi-weekly stipend and on-site responsibilities.

You will manage vendor access, handle routine maintenance, prepare units for occupancy, and maintain records. The role requires hands-on maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and tenant relations, with on-call hours as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of dwelling maintenance experience.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and access stairs/crawl spaces.
• Experience with lawn care equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers).
• Ability to repair minor maintenance issues (toilets, lights, fixtures, faucets, locks, blinds).
• Willingness to enforce house rules.
• On-call/as needed hours.

Responsibilities

• Meets with vendors, inspectors, visitors, etc. and provide access to site as appropriate.
• Responds to minor maintenance problems and relates major maintenance concerns to the Director of Property Management. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning common areas, replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and making minor repairs to rooms and facilities.
• Preparing vacant rooms for new tenants by cleaning, making necessary repairs, and ensuring the rooms meet the required standards for occupancy.
• Recommend purchase needs in accordance with the prescribed budget. Maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies, maintenance tools, and other necessary items for the building's operations.
• Reporting of and assisting with emergency situations such as fires, plumbing issues, or other critical incidents, and coordinating with appropriate staff, authorities or service providers as needed.
• Address snow removal and salting of sidewalks, stairs and other exterior surfaces. Logs snow removal efforts
• Perform cleaning of bathrooms, hallways and in all common areas including light fixtures
• Maintains site security and responds to emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, room keys, tenant information, and other relevant data related to the building's operations.
• Maintains laundry facilities
• Serving as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing their concerns or complaints, enforcing building rules and regulations, and mediating conflicts between residents when necessary.
• Posts local activities and resident services
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or necessary to ensure the safe and continued operation of the property
• Maintains building inspection reports, registrations, fire certificates and other documentation

Skills

Maintenance

Tenant relations

Emergency response

Tools

Lawn mower

Weed whacker

Snow blower

Job description

Affordable Housing Alliance Inc. is seeking a part-time Caretaker in Millstone, NJ for a live-in role. The position includes an efficiency cottage at Millstone House plus a $200 bi-weekly stipend and on-site responsibilities.

You will manage vendor access, handle routine maintenance, prepare units for occupancy, and maintain records. The role requires hands-on maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and tenant relations, with on-call hours as needed.