Property Caretaker

Better Talent by Laveer & Co.; Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Recreation activities

Food and coffee

Job summary

Beacon Destinations on Cape Cod seeks a Property Caretaker to inspect, maintain, and prepare vacation homes for guests, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness.

You will perform inspections, light maintenance, coordinate with vendors, assist guests and homeowners, and help onboard new properties. This seasonal role offers flexible hours with weekends and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in housekeeping, maintenance or property inspection.
• Vacation rental, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic home maintenance and troubleshoot common issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize changing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed inspections before guest and homeowner arrivals.
• Ensure homes are clean, safe, fully stocked, and guest-ready.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs (bulbs, doors, drains, batteries).
• Identify maintenance issues and coordinate larger repairs with vendors and management.
• Respond to guest and homeowner questions and service requests.
• Support onboarding of new properties and assist inspections, setup and quality standards.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Maintenance experience

Property inspections

Independent work

Customer service

Weekend availability

Physical strength

Job description

Company Overview

Beacon Destinations is a fast-growing boutique hospitality company redefining the vacation rental experience across Cape Cod. We combine the warmth and character of locally owned vacation homes with the operational excellence of a luxury hotel brand, creating unforgettable stays for guests while protecting and maximizing value for homeowners. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional, five-star experiences on every stay. Through innovative technology, hands-on local service, and an unwavering commitment to quality, we're setting a new standard for coastal hospitality.

Position Summary

As a Property Caretaker at Beacon Destinations, you'll be the hands-on guardian of our Cape Cod vacation homes, ensuring every property is guest-ready, well maintained, and cared for to the highest standards. You'll perform property inspections, light maintenance, preventative upkeep, and occasional guest support while working independently across a portfolio of homes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality workmanship, notices the details others miss, and wants every guest and homeowner to have complete confidence that their property is in excellent hands.

Key Responsibilities

Property Care

• Complete detailed inspections before guest and homeowner arrivals.
• Ensure homes are clean, safe, fully stocked, and guest-ready.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs including changing light bulbs, adjusting doors, unclogging drains, replacing batteries, and other routine tasks.
• Identify maintenance issues and coordinate larger repairs with vendors and management.

Guest & Homeowner Support

• Respond professionally to guest and homeowner questions, service requests, and maintenance concerns.
• Assist with escalated issues alongside the Operations team to ensure timely resolution.

Portfolio Operations

• Support onboarding of new properties by assisting inspections, setup, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and guest experience.
• Collaborate across departments to support changing business needs.

Other duties as assigned because every day is different in hospitality!

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required in housekeeping, maintenance or property inspection role
• Vacation rental, hotel, or hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable performing basic home maintenance and troubleshooting common household issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize changing workloads.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable using smartphones, mobile apps, and digital work order systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Cape Cod daily.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and flexible schedules based on business needs.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with vacation rentals or residential property management.
• Interest in real estate, hospitality, home improvement, or short-term rentals.
• Basic handyman, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or maintenance experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience.

Bonus

• Earn up to $2,000 annually based on guest satisfaction scores, property performance, and overall portfolio quality.

Benefits

• Paid time off such as PTO, sick days, and vacation days
• Workplace perks such as recreation activities, food and coffee, and flexible work schedules

This position follows the seasonal nature of Cape Cod hospitality.

Schedule

• Peak Season (June-August): Approximately 40 hours per week.
• Shoulder Seasons (March-May & September-December): Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Hours may vary based on occupancy levels, weather, maintenance priorities, and guest needs.