What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Preservation Specialist / Field Technician position at Fairfax Property Management?
Property Preservation Specialist / Field Technician
Fairfax Property Management — Greater Birmingham, AL
Pay: $17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability
Job Type: Full-time or variable schedule based on workload
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday; hours may vary depending on work orders
About Fairfax Property Management
Fairfax Property Management provides property preservation and field services throughout the Greater Birmingham area.
We work on vacant, distressed, foreclosed, rental, and other properties requiring cleanup, debris removal, securing, maintenance, and related field services.
We are looking for a dependable Property Preservation Specialist / Field Technician who is comfortable working in changing environments and understands that every property and work order can be different.
This position is ideal for someone who likes hands-on work, works well independently, follows instructions carefully, and takes pride in finishing a job correctly.
What You'll Do
Depending on the work order, duties may include:
- Property cleanouts
- Trash-outs and debris removal
- Eviction and set-out assistance
- Loading and unloading debris
- Moving furniture and household items
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Yard cleanup
- Basic property maintenance
- Securing vacant properties
- Completing assigned work orders
- Taking detailed before, during, and after photos
- Documenting completed work
- Reporting damage or unusual property conditions
- Keeping company vehicles, trailers, and work areas organized
- Following customer and client work-order instructions
- Working efficiently with other crew members
- Assisting with other property preservation services as trained
This Job Can Be Physically Demanding
Applicants must be comfortable:
- Lifting and carrying heavy objects
- Moving furniture and debris
- Working inside vacant or distressed properties
- Working outdoors in Alabama weather
- Being on their feet for extended periods
- Performing repetitive physical tasks
- Working around dirt, dust, overgrown properties, and unpleasant conditions
- Traveling to different properties throughout the service area
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Shows up when scheduled
- Arrives on time
- Can follow written and verbal instructions
- Works at a reasonable and productive pace
- Does not require constant supervision
- Can work as part of a team
- Takes clear job-site photos
- Pays attention to details
- Treats customer and client property respectfully
- Communicates problems instead of hiding them
- Is willing to learn
- Can handle a workday where assignments may change
Experience
Property preservation, junk removal, moving, construction labor, landscaping, maintenance, warehouse, restoration, cleaning, or similar physical work experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
Driving
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the designated starting location are strongly preferred.
Employees assigned to drive company vehicles must maintain an acceptable driving record.
Growth Opportunity
Our goal is to develop dependable employees into leaders.
Potential career path:
Property Preservation Technician → Senior Technician → Property Preservation Lead → Field Supervisor
Advancement and raises are based on:
- Attendance
- Reliability
- Productivity
- Work quality
- Photo and documentation compliance
- Ability to follow work orders
- Equipment care
- Leadership
- Reduction of callbacks and corrections
Important
Property preservation work requires documentation.
If a job requires photos or other documentation, the work is not considered complete until the required documentation has been submitted correctly.
We are looking for people who understand that completing the paperwork and photos is part of completing the job.
How to Apply
Submit your application through Indeed.
Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in our hiring process.
Fairfax Property Management is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, reliability, and business needs.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20