What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Manager position at Travel Life?
Travel Life is seeking an experienced, hands-on Property Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our vacation rental portfolio. This role is responsible for property quality, maintenance execution, team leadership, vendor coordination, and operational performance. The ideal candidate is organized, decisive, and comfortable leading field teams while maintaining high standards across multiple properties.
This position serves as a key link between frontline operations and leadership, providing insight, accountability, and execution support to ensure operational excellence.
As part of our application process, we require all candidates to complete the Culture Index survey. This brief survey helps us understand your unique strengths and how you may fit into our team culture. Please take a moment to complete it at the time you submit your application. See the link below: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/Wr3skv8tHaEfnVjBbM
Responsibilities:
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Oversee daily operations of residential vacation rental properties
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Conduct and support routine property inspections for quality, cleanliness, and maintenance
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Manage repairs, maintenance, and ongoing property upkeep
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Own property-level quality control and timely issue resolution
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Execute onboarding checklists for new homes to ensure operational readiness
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Track and follow up on inspection results and corrective actions
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Lead and support a team of Property Inspectors and an Assistant Property Manager
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Interview, hire, train, and onboard new team members
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Create and manage schedules for inspectors, cleaners, vendors, and support staff
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Conduct regular check-ins, meetings, and performance coaching
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Hold team members accountable while promoting development and growth
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Coordinate vendor scheduling, service delivery, and on-site support
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Monitor vendor performance and ensure work meets company standards
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Identify and document recurring issues or service gaps
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Communicate vendor trends and recommendations to leadership
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Monitor operational metrics such as inspections, maintenance completion, and turn timelines
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Identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
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Provide clear documentation, updates, and recommendations to Operations leadership
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Collaborate cross-functionally to support efficiency and quality standards
Desired Skills:
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Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills
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High attention to detail and organization
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Effective problem-solving and decision-making
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Ability to delegate, follow up, and drive accountability
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Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365)
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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2–3 years of management or team leadership experience
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Experience in property management, facilities, hospitality, or service-based operations preferred
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
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Availability to work weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
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Ability to lift 50 lbs
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Ability to climb stairs and ladders
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Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
Schedule:
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5-day work week
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Typical hours between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Weekend availability and on-call shifts required
Travel Life Vacations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Travel Life Vacations, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.