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Lake Tahoe Accommodations is a premier vacation rental management company specializing in properties throughout Lake Tahoe. With a carefully curated portfolio of homes and condos, we are dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences in one of California's most breathtaking destinations.

From cozy mountain retreats to stunning lakefront homes, every property is thoughtfully maintained to deliver a memorable Tahoe experience. Our team combines local expertise with professional hospitality standards, ensuring guests receive outstanding service from booking through departure.

At Lake Tahoe Accommodations, we value responsiveness, attention to detail, teamwork, and genuine care for our guests. We take pride in creating five-star experiences that keep visitors returning year after year while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment for our team.

Lake Tahoe Accommodations is seeking a detail-oriented Property Inspector to help ensure our vacation rental homes consistently meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and guest readiness.

This role is all about the details. You'll inspect vacation rental homes before guests arrive, making sure each property is clean, properly staged, fully stocked, and ready to deliver a five-star experience. You'll be the final set of eyes before check-in, identifying anything that doesn't meet our standards and resolving minor issues on the spot whenever possible.

While the role does include light property care (such as replacing light bulbs, tightening loose hardware, or restocking supplies) the primary focus is inspection, quality assurance, and maintaining exceptional presentation across every home.

The ideal candidate notices what others overlook, takes pride in creating beautifully prepared spaces, works well independently, and understands that the smallest details often make the biggest difference in a guest's experience.

• Conduct detailed inspections before guest arrivals using company checklists and quality standards

• Ensure every home is clean, staged, organized, and presented exactly as guests expect

• Verify furniture, décor, linens, amenities, and supplies are properly arranged and guest-ready

• Compare each home's appearance to company standards and listing photos

• Identify cleanliness, staging, maintenance, or inventory issues with detailed notes and photos

• Catch small details before guests do, ensuring a consistently exceptional experience

• Restock approved guest supplies and organize inventory areas

• Perform basic property care, including replacing light bulbs, tightening loose hardware, replacing batteries, and completing other simple repairs

• Replace and charge batteries for locks, cameras, and monitoring devices

• Assist with guest access issues, including lockouts and key access support

• Deliver approved guest items during guest stays when needed

• Coordinate access for cleaners, maintenance vendors, inspectors, and delivery providers

• Verify vendor work has been completed to company standards and document results

• Identify and report maintenance issues requiring specialized repairs

• Report technical issues such as internet outages, lock malfunctions, or offline devices

• Support inventory management, linen tracking, and supply replenishment

• Assist with preparing new properties for launch, including signage, labels, linens, and guest essentials

• Participate in pre-launch walkthroughs to ensure every home is guest-ready

• Create and update property documentation, checklists, and how-to guides

• Maintain accurate guidebooks and property information

• Help train and provide feedback to housekeeping staff on quality standards

• Assist with updating SOPs, inspection procedures, and operational checklists as needed

• Experience in property management, housekeeping, short-term rentals, hotels, or a similar hospitality environment is required

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to notice small presentation issues others often miss

• Strong eye for cleanliness, staging, organization, and overall property appearance

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills

• Dependable, punctual, and accountable

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly document inspection findings

• Comfortable using mobile apps, digital checklists, and task management software

• Flexible and responsive when urgent situations arise

• Shares our values of professionalism, accountability, and guest-focused service

• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required

• Ability to travel between multiple properties throughout the workday

• Ability to lift and carry supplies, linens, and equipment up to 40 pounds

• Comfortable performing light property care tasks as needed

• Hourly Range: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience

• Additional bonus potential based on performance

• Paid time off

• Mileage reimbursement

• Phone stipend

• Flexible scheduling options

• Employee recognition programs

• Workplace perks including recreation activities, food, and coffee

• Part-time

• Approximately 25–30 hours per week

• 4–5 days per week

• Typical hours are approximately 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Schedule to be determined

• South Lake Tahoe, California

• Field-based position with travel between vacation rental properties

• Every home consistently meets Lake Tahoe Accommodations' quality standards before guest arrival

• Homes are clean, properly staged, fully stocked, and presentation-ready

• Small issues are identified and resolved before they become guest concerns

• Inspection reports are accurate, thorough, and completed on time

• Guests arrive to homes that consistently earn five-star reviews for cleanliness and presentation