Property Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

The Part-Time Association Property Inspector conducts scheduled inspections of condominium and homeowners associations managed by York H-G Properties. This position identifies and documents property maintenance concerns, visible damage, and potential violations of each association’s rules and regulations. The inspector coordinates with association boards, prepares inspection reports for board review, and processes homeowner notices based on the board’s direction.

• Coordinate inspection dates and times with association boards and management, following each community’s monthly, quarterly, or other established inspection schedule.
• Walk the property with board members when they wish to participate, or conduct inspections independently.
• Review and apply each association’s rules, regulations, and inspection guidelines.
• Identify visible property damage and maintenance concerns, including siding, roofing, and other exterior conditions.
• Document potential violations and maintenance issues with clear photographs, accurate property addresses, and detailed notes.
• Enter inspection findings and photographs into the company’s property management software and begin the notice workflow.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports to the board for review.
• Update inspection findings and proposed notices based on board feedback and management direction.
• Prepare and send homeowner letters or emails after review, clearly explaining the issue, required corrective action, and applicable deadline.
• Track open items, conduct follow-up inspections as assigned, and document whether issues have been corrected.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with board members, homeowners, residents, and company staff.
• Promptly report urgent safety concerns or significant property damage to management.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to document findings accurately and objectively.
• Good organizational, scheduling, and time management skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to take photographs and entering information into property management software.
• Ability to learn and apply different associations’ governing documents and inspection procedures.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidential information.
• Prior experience in property management, association management, inspections, maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between assigned communities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to walk throughout communities, navigate uneven ground, and remain outdoors for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Inspections involve visual observations from accessible areas. Roof climbing, destructive testing, and specialized engineering or structural evaluations are outside the position’s scope.
• Work takes place in varying weather conditions, with scheduling adjusted when conditions are unsafe.

Schedule

Part-time, with hours varying according to the number of assigned communities and their inspection schedules. Some flexibility is required to coordinate inspections with board availability and complete reports and homeowner notices promptly.