Residential Property Manager

Knickerbocker Group’s Property Care division is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated Property Manager to manage the ongoing maintenance and repairs of private client residences and company commercial buildings in the Boothbay region. This individual will be responsible for working with the department’s Operations Manager and other Property Managers in scheduling and coordinating internal staff and external vendors to perform various tasks related to property maintenance. Hands-on experience in carpentry or general building trades is a strong plus.

The ideal candidate must be able to effectively respond to unexpected situations and make decisions/solve problems quickly and independently. They must have excellent time management skills and a proven ability to juggle numerous tasks simultaneously, managing priorities and meeting deadlines with the appropriate sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide regular project updates to Operations Manager and internal teams.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance projects, collaborating with the Scheduler & Dispatcher to allocate resources efficiently.
• Utilize MaintainX software to assign and track tasks and project progress.
• Work with the Operations Manager to develop long-term maintenance plans, securing new vendor relationships for security, maintenance, and repair services.
• Foster positive client relationships, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction.
• Perform onsite work, including seasonal home openings and closings, light repairs, painting, carpentry, and furniture moving.
• Provide feedback to design teams on serviceability and suggest improvements to processes and service offerings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, climb, crouch, kneel, and lift heavy items (50 lbs) regularly.
• Comfortable working on ladders, scaffolding, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, twisting, gripping, and reaching overhead.
• Comfortable working in various indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, and noise.
• Capacity to operate tools, equipment, and machinery safely, including power tools, hand tools, and landscaping equipment.
• Strength and endurance to perform tasks requiring prolonged physical effort, such as moving furniture, shoveling, or hauling materials.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise work, such as repairs, painting, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to drive company vehicles and transport materials as needed.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma or technical education in a construction-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and the ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues.
• Competent with basic power tools and general handyman skills.
• Valid driver’s license. Travel to job sites is required, with occasional travel to office locations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, requiring adaptability and quick decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Why Join Knickerbocker Group?

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, with most premiums covered.
• Retirement planning: 401K plan with an automatic 3% weekly employer contribution after one year.
• Ownership opportunities: Be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Time to recharge: Generous PTO, holidays, and comprehensive parental leave.
• Support for you and your family: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; optional supplemental life insurance; employer-sponsored pet insurance.
• Professional growth: Continuing education and licensing reimbursement.
• Work-life balance: Flexibility, community involvement, and the chance to embrace all that Maine has to offer.

ABOUT KNICKERBOCKER GROUP

Knickerbocker Group is an employee-owned (ESOP), award-winning design-build firm offering architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, property management, and construction services for custom homes and commercial spaces throughout Maine. With offices in Boothbay and Portland,  we are a group of inspired collaborators who are committed to craft and creativity, from design to implementation in the field. Our work is renowned for its rooted-in-Maine quality and recognized nationally. Our employee-owners are fueled by continuous learning, interdisciplinary brainstorming (e.g., designer mason carpenter), and passion for fine-tuning the design-build process. With 45 years of experience, we seamlessly provide the highest level of product and service to our clients. We offer workplace flexibility, while also maintaining a fun, dynamic environment where team members are enabled to listen, share, detail, innovate, and create impactful work.

Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.