Junior Asset Specialist

Location Colonial Village Apartments,1340 42nd St.,West Des Moines, IA, 50266,United States Employee Type Exempt Description Junior Asset Specialist About the Position Are you hands-on, eager to learn, and the kind of person who notices what others miss? We're looking for a Junior Asset Specialist to support our Senior Asset Specialist across our multifamily properties in Iowa and Missouri, including Des Moines, Davenport, and Kansas City. Based in Des Moines with daily travel to properties, you'll be a second set of hands and eyes in the field: running parts, keys, and permits, meeting vendors, joining inspections, and completing routine property condition checks. This role is built to grow. You'll learn how city, life safety, and lender inspections work by being there for them, and as you get to know the properties, cities, and inspection standards, you'll take on more of the inspection and compliance work yourself! At Elevate, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include: Paid Time Off. Paid Holidays. 401K with Employer Match. Flexible Spend Accounts. Health Savings Account. Medical Vision Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance. What You'll Do Property Condition Inspections: Complete routine property condition inspections on a set route, documenting findings and photos in Maintenance IQ and submitting each inspection to the Senior Asset Specialist for review. Flag anything urgent, such as a safety hazard, active leak, or code issue, to the senior the same day. Compliance and Life Safety Support: Join city, fire, and life safety inspections alongside the senior to learn what each inspector looks for. Take notes and photos, help track deficiencies through to repair, and gather the permits, photos, and records needed to close out each item. Field Support: Pick up and deliver parts, materials, keys, and permits between properties, vendors, and suppliers. Meet vendors on site, give them access, confirm the work matches the scope, and upload before-and-after photos the same day. Handle small on-site tasks so the senior can stay focused on larger projects. Pool Operations: Run daily pool checks during the season under the senior's direction, help with opening and closing, and log readings, issues, and vendor visits. Records: Keep every photo, note, and document organized and filed digitally on the day it's created, and keep Maintenance IQ and monday.com updated so the senior always knows where each item stands. Who You Are Curiosity: You're eager to learn and ask good questions. When in doubt, you check in before acting. Attention to Detail: You notice the details others walk past: a cracked step, a missing smoke detector, or a scope that doesn't match the work. Ownership: You take ownership of small tasks and close the loop. You keep track of many moving pieces across several sites and follow through without reminders. Communication: You communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, site teams, and city inspectors, and keep your senior informed throughout the day. Travel: You're comfortable on the road, with daily travel between properties in Iowa and Missouri. Qualifications This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy being in the field, like learning by doing, and want to grow a career in asset management. Ideal candidates will be organized, dependable, and comfortable with digital tools. We expect you to have: Valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle for daily travel between properties. Ability to stay organized and manage many small tasks across multiple sites. Comfort with digital tools, including taking and uploading photos, updating records on a phone or tablet, and working in Outlook and Teams. Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to walk properties, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors in all seasons, and lift heavy materials. Helpful, but not required: Basic maintenance or building knowledge, such as plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or general repairs. Experience in property management, construction, or facilities. Experience with Maintenance IQ, monday.com, or similar work order tools. Pool operator certification, or willingness to earn one. About the Company At Elevate Living, our mission is to create quality living environments for our residents that they can be proud to call home. We are a team of committed professionals, working together to enhance the lives of our residents and each other. We accomplish this mission through a collaborative, action-oriented culture that honors accountability and rewards exceptional customer service. Elevate Living owns and manages 47 multi-family residential properties in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, and North Dakota totaling about 7,000 units. We are a growing, fast-paced, and entrepreneurially minded company where you can have an impact! #J-18808-Ljbffr