Property Inspector

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Property Inspector to perform inspections of occupied rental properties, document conditions, and coordinate with management.

Requirements include at least one year in property management or inspections, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with AppFolio or Yardi. The role may involve scheduling flexibility, with pay between $18 and $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service for tenant interactions.
• Organized and able to manage inspections and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections of occupied rental properties.
• Identify maintenance issues and lease non-compliance.
• Take photos and notes for reports and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with property management for repairs and re-inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Property management experience

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

Job description

Property Inspector

Part time-Full time, $18-$20/HR

The Inspector is responsible for conducting evaluations of occupied rental properties to ensure compliance with lease agreements, identify maintenance needs, and document property conditions. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining property standards, reducing long-term maintenance costs, and ensuring tenant compliance with lease terms. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable interacting with tenants while maintaining thorough documentation of inspections

Property Inspections

• Conduct scheduled inspections of occupied rental properties to assess overall condition.
• Identify and document maintenance issues, safety concerns, and tenant non-compliance with lease terms.
• Take photos and detailed notes to support inspection reports.
• Ensure that all inspections follow company policies, lease agreements, and local housing regulations.

Tenant Communication & Compliance Monitoring

• Notify tenants in advance of upcoming inspections and explain the purpose of the visit.
• Address tenant concerns related to property conditions and relay necessary information to property management.
• Identify lease violations, such as unauthorized occupants, pet policy breaches, or property neglect.
• Provide tenants with recommendations for resolving non-compliance issues and document follow-up actions.

Maintenance Coordination & Follow-Up

• Report identified maintenance issues to the property management team and scheduled necessary repairs.
• Work closely with the maintenance coordinator to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Conduct re-inspections as needed to confirm resolution of previously noted issues.
• Ensure preventative maintenance measures are being followed by tenants and property staff.

Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports, including findings, recommended actions, and timelines.
• Maintain organized digital records of all inspections, tenant communications, and property conditions.
• Assist in the development of inspection checklists and guidelines to maintain consistency across properties.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to be insured.
• Minimum of one year of experience in property management, inspections, maintenance coordination, or a related field.
• Experience using property management software such as AppFolio, Yardi, or similar is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and ability to document property conditions accurately.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for tenant interactions.
• Ability to identify maintenance and safety issues effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to schedule and complete inspections efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds alone and perform physical inspections.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and occasional use of ladders.
• Work is performed both in an office environment and onsite at rental properties.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work based on inspection schedules.