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Sherman Associates

Property Caretaker - The Roosevelt

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... members in more involved projects. Above all, live out your spirit to serve on a daily basis by ... The core schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM The Caretaker position ...

Sand Property Management

Caretaker

Dubuque, IA

$20/hr

... property in Dubuque, IA. This position would average around 10 hours per week. Job Summary: The ... The Caretaker must be able to follow property cleaning list inside and outside and outside duties.

Sand Companies

Caretaker

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Retirement

... property in Dubuque, IA. This position would average around 10 hours per week. Job Summary: The ... The Caretaker must be able to follow property cleaning list inside and outside and outside duties.

Visiting Angels

In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver

Cedar, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

In Home Housekeeper or Caregiver Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North ...

West Bend Insurance Company

Senior Regional Sales Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$100K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... live within the assigned territory. Applicants residing outside of the territory are encouraged to ... Preferred Experience & Skills * 5+ years of professional experience in the property/casualty ...

West Bend Insurance Company

Property Adjuster

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$68K - $86K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Handle complex property claims in the Cedar Rapids area with minimal supervision and guidance from ... You must currently live in the Cedar Rapids/Waterloo/Mason City area to be considered for this role.

West Bend Insurance Company

Property Adjuster

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site +1

$68K - $86K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary Handle complex property claims in the Cedar Rapids area with minimal supervision and ... You must currently live in the Cedar Rapids/Waterloo/Mason City area to be considered for this role.

Always Best Care Senior Services

Caregiver

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Experienced Caregivers Wanted! Are you a nurturing, dependable and warm-hearted person? Do you gain ... They also may work a variety of shifts, from 1-24 hours (live-in), over weekends, at night, in the ...

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How much do live in property caretaker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in property caretaker in Iowa is $17.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $20.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Property Caretaker vs Live In Housekeeper?

AspectLive In Property CaretakerLive In Housekeeper
CredentialsMinimal certifications, often experience-basedMay require housekeeping or hospitality certifications
Work EnvironmentResidential or estate settings, outdoor and indoor dutiesPrimarily indoor cleaning and organization tasks
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate estates, luxury homes, rental propertiesHotels, private homes, resorts
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for estate or property management rolesSeeking domestic cleaning or household staff roles

The main difference is that a Live In Property Caretaker manages the overall maintenance and security of a property, often handling outdoor tasks and estate management. In contrast, a Live In Housekeeper focuses on cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the interior of a home. Both roles may involve living on-site, but their responsibilities and skill requirements differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Live In Property Caretaker job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,286 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Property Caretaker - The Roosevelt

Sherman Associates

Waterloo, IA

Full-time

Re-posted 1 hour ago

Job description

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! As a member of Sherman, we invite you to join our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods. You can make an immediate impact supporting our real estate development and management operations in hotels, residential, and retail.

Do you have a passion for cleaning, building upkeep, and customer service? If so, we want you to join our team! In this role, you can use these strengths to clean common / public areas and assist our maintenance service team members in more involved projects. Above all, live out your spirit to serve on a daily basis by maintaining positive relationships with peers, residents, and all whom you support in this role.

Where will this role work?

This role services The Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids, IA (96 units of affordable housing).

Schedule & Hours:

  • The core schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM

The Caretaker position performs custodial work in an assigned portfolio of real estate. As applicable, this may include interior common areas, offices, residential apartment units, commercial spaces, and exterior grounds. Special attention to safety, predictive and preventative maintenance, and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives is critical to overall success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Maintains exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition. This will include but is not limited to the following:
  • Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines; as applicable.
  • Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes walls, cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures. Washes and replaces blinds.
  • Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas. May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
  • May also sweep walks, rake leaves, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
  • Assists maintenance with preparing and turning vacated apartment units within a 24-hour period (5 days if not immediate). All vacated apartments must be painted, thoroughly cleaned, carpets shampooed and repairs done in a timely and impeccable manner.
  • Assists in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and building equipment.
  • Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
  • Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, tenants, vendors and other external or internal organizations.
  • Keeps management informed at all times in the areas of: property conditions, resident/tenant complaints, suggestions for improvement of property performance.
  • Must be respectful of resident/tenant privacy, including specific commercial tenant needs.
  • Reviews turnover schedule regularly with management team.
  • Reports resident/tenant lease and policy violations to management.
  • Adheres to Sherman Associates attendance policy, grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and department procedures.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment, follows all procedures for client and employee incidents and is knowledgeable for hotel emergency procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services.
  • Attends all required department and company meetings.
  • Other tasks & duties as assigned based on business need.

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