Property Maintenance Assistant
Position: Property Maintenance Assistant
Location: Old Harbour, St.Catherine
Job Description:
The Property Maintenance Assistant is responsible for generally assisting the Project Manager, providing administrative and customer service support with the daily operations of the assigned property portfolio- Whim Estates (WE) and its affiliate group projects.
Reporting Matrix
The Property Maintenance Assistant will report to the Project Manager and collaborate closely with the Construction Manager, IT & Security Teams, and Group Operations Manager.
Skills and Work Experience
• Minimum 2 years in property management or a related field
• Strong understanding of local building codes, regulations, and industry standards is an advantage
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and the Microsoft 365 suite is a plus
• Ability to give and take direction, and interface with others in a professional manner
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals both inside and outside the company
Key Responsibilities
• Provide full administrative support, including handling phone calls, managing electronic reports/emails, filing, and distributing correspondence
• Maintain records and relay issues raised by residents to the Property Manager
• Attend all scheduled property management meetings
• Provide support for after-hours on-call coverage as needed
• Foster positive relationships with residents through regular communication (phone, email, and onsite visits)
• Assist in supervising daily activities and coordinating with service professionals
• Track and file contractor agreements and service schedules; monitor contract expirations
• Review, prepare, and file invoices for Property Manager approval
• Monitor property maintenance work order system, ensuring tasks are completed to company standards
• Update and maintain resident contact information in the system
• Support the Project Manager with special projects as required
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the management team
Work Environment
This role involves a dynamic mix of field and office work, with frequent visits to the housing development and ongoing communication with residents.
Full-time position: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Must be available to work outside standard hours on occasion
Requirements:
- Date of Birth (D.O.B)
- Photo ID (Government ID: Passport or Electoral Card)
- NIS Card
- TRN Card
- Active Bank Account
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience (preferred)
References:
- 2 references from working professionals