Grounds Caretaker

As a locally owned and family operated business, Bluefish Vacation Rentals & Property Management has been honored to welcome guests to Southwest Michigan for over 20 years. Our team is made up of talented and passionate professionals, all dedicated to providing 5-star client service to both our property owners and guests.

We are seeking self-motivated, dedicated, and hardworking professionals to join our Maintenance team. As a Bluefish Grounds Caretaker, you will create safe and welcoming environments for our guests and homeowners by maintaining properties according to the high standards for which our company is known.

**Compensation**:

- Begins at $20/hour; higher pay depends on experience
- Paid weekly

**Schedule**:

- Flexible scheduling with no evening or night shifts
- Weekend availability a must with additional hours available based on performance
- Weekend day shifts run from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, EST
- Seasonal, with an opportunity to be year round based on performance

**What We Provide**:

- Supportive team environment of maintenance professionals
- Managerial collaborative support
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Career advancement potential based on performance
- Performance-based incentives and bonuses throughout the year
- Referral bonuses of $200 per referral
- Holiday pay
- Flexible, weekly scheduling
- Maintenance equipment and supplies

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create a safe and welcoming environment by maintaining properties based on Bluefish’s high standards and company expectations
- Conduct weekly inventory walkthroughs of all exterior spaces including grill areas, patios/decks and property grounds
- Keep outdoor entertaining areas clean, organized and stocked
- Communicate with department managers to note missing items or property damage
- Replenish weekly consumables
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Attend training in safety policies and procedures

**Requirements Include**:

- Previous maintenance or hospitality experience preferred
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Reliable transportation
- Smartphone with ability to download & use the Bluefish Vacation Rentals scheduling app
- Internet access
- Professional, self-motivated, and detail orientedAbility to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently, problem solve proactively, and multi-task
- Excellent communication skills and time management

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus opportunities
- Tips

Application Question(s):

- Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
- Tell us about a time when you found it difficult to work with someone. How did you handle the situation?
- In your opinion, what is the most important skill to have as a grounds and maintenance caretaker?

**Experience**:

- property maintenance: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Multiple locations