Property Caretaker

Job Title: Property Caretaker

Reports to: Property Director

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Regular Work Hours: 40 hrs/week, year-round, M–F 7:30–4:30. Occasional evening or weekend flexibility for events/on call

Location: Cold Spring

Last Updated: 10/1/2026

Summary: The Property Caretaker will manage the maintenance and upkeep of multiple properties on the farm, some of which host events and overnight guests. This is a hand-on position that is responsible for carpentry, painting and repair work while also overseeing a preventative maintenance program. This role requires someone who can juggle multiple projects, think ahead to anticipate maintenance needs, and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Areas of Responsibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Site Rental and Facilities (approx. 15+ hours/week)

Perform routine maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical repairs, carpentry and painting.

Manage and execute a preventative maintenance schedule to ensure property longevity.

Respond promptly to maintenance requests from event staff and overnight guests.

Oversee property cleanliness, organization, and overall upkeep.

Collaborate with event teams to ensure facilities are prepared for guests.

Work with vendors and contractors when specialized maintenance is required.

Maintain records of maintenance activities and supply inventory. Communicate material and equipment needs for maintenance and repair

Identify and recommend property improvements for efficiency and guest experience.

Become familiar with buildings, including alarm systems, mechanicals, and routine service/inspections

Experience with G-suite

Property-Wide Building Care

Carpentry and painting across all campus buildings and residences (interior and exterior repair, trim, doors, siding, finish work).

Take a task list or small project from start to finish with periodic check-ins, not daily direction.

Help track completed, deferred, and upcoming seasonal building work.

Serve as a technical backstop for the Site Coordinators on repairs outside their usual scope. No supervisory authority.

Help scope and coordinate subcontractor work when a job needs outside help.

Year-round coverage, including winter and shoulder-season building work.