Storage Facility Office & Property Manger - Flaggstaff, AZ

Posted: 5/6/2024

A family-owned business is seeking a couple to join our team and work as on-site managers at our medium-sized storage facility. The duties will include both office duties and maintenance projects on the property. The couple will be the face of the business, so it is important that they be friendly and customer-oriented, yet business-minded and able to enforce business policy.

The position will be available starting August 1st. Flexibility on the starting date is possible and can be discussed during the interview process. 

Compensation Package of $60k-$70k; included are the following:

• $35-45k Salary, depending upon experience.
• Two weeks paid vacation. 
• 800 sq ft 1br 1 bath house with modern updated kitchen and wood stove.
• All utilities (Internet, Trash, Water, Gas, Electrical) paid for. 
• 10x10 Storage Unit
• Parking for two vehicles
• Landscaped and fenced backyard
• RV parking pad in backyard

The office job is 5 days a week, Monday-Friday. On Saturday and Sunday the manager’s only duty will be to open and close the gate. 

Storage hours as follows:

Gate hours: Mon-Sat 7am-6pm; Sunday 11a-5p

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00a-5:00p

We need a pro-active, reliable,  independent, motivated Jack of All Trades handyman to do property maintenance. Office duties and maintenance projects are to be done during the 40 hour work week. 

For example, office duties can take 10-20 hours/wk, depending on the season and maintenance projects and duties will be approximately 20 hours/wk.

Since Flagstaff is a college town, summers are busy and winters are slow. During some months storage operations only require one person. At other times, it requires two people.

Office Responsibilities are typical of the storage industry:

• Opening and closing gates promptly at the listed business hours.
• Opening and closing office, interacting with tenants and prospective tenants in person, on the phone and through email.
• Managing accounts and rental collections.
• Preparing units for rental by sweeping and removing trash.
• Keeping property and office clean and organized.
• Physically showing units to prospective tenants.
• Must be computer literate. Able to use storage software, answer emails and use Word Processing. Will be trained in storage software. 
• Additional duties to be detailed during the interview process.

Property Maintenance/Handyman Responsibilities:

• Perform basic maintenance and repairs such as:
• Basic plumbing repairs 
• Basic electrical repairs
• Vehicle maintenance 
• Landscaping
• Basic carpentry
• Basic Roof maintenance
• Painting
• Plowing snow and doing various snow removal during winter storms. 

Possible projects the manager will work on:

• Replacing swing doors with rollup doors.
• Replacing fascia and gutters. 
• Small roof repairs (shingles and sealing joints).
• Siding repaired and replaced.
• Painting whole buildings as well as touch-up painting. 

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance. Periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in differing climates may be required.

Desired Qualifications include:

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record with no DUI in past 5 years and valid driver's license.
• Must have a smart phone with service.
• Must be service oriented and have a desire to help others.

Application process:

Submit the following by email:

1) A cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your worldview and answering the question, "What influences my decision making."

2) An updated resume with contact info for previous employers and at least three personal references.

Prepare for: 

• An extensive interview process that will be conducted before hiring.
• Applicants will submit to a background check (MVD) and drug screening as required.
• References and employment history will be checked.
• A computer proficiency examination may be given.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions or qualifications associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise or to require that other different tasks be performed when circumstances change, for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological breakdowns in departments.