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What is the difference between Live In Property Guardian vs Security Guard?

AspectLive In Property GuardianSecurity Guard
CredentialsNo formal security certifications typically requiredSecurity licenses or certifications often required
Work EnvironmentResidential or commercial properties, often temporary housingVarious settings including buildings, events, or premises
Employer & IndustryProperty management companies, landlordsSecurity firms, private companies, or organizations
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in property protection and housingSecurity responsibilities and qualifications

The main difference is that Live In Property Guardians typically reside in vacant properties to prevent unauthorized access, often without formal security certifications. Security Guards usually hold specific licenses and are responsible for active surveillance and protection. Both roles serve to secure properties but differ in work environment, responsibilities, and certification requirements.

How to become a live in property guardian in the USA?

To become a live-in property guardian, you typically need to apply through a guardian company or agency that manages vacant properties. Requirements often include background checks, proof of income, and sometimes a minimum age or experience in property management. Being physically able to live in shared or temporary accommodations and understanding lease terms are also important.
What cities in Iowa are hiring for Live In Property Guardian jobs? Cities in Iowa with the most Live In Property Guardian job openings:

Property Caretaker - The Roosevelt

Sherman Associates

Waterloo, IA

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days 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.