Company Overview

Juniper Holiday + Home is a premier vacation rental management company specializing in luxury vacation homes throughout Southwest Michigan. We are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and property care across every home in our portfolio.

Our team takes pride in providing attentive service, operational excellence, and memorable stays for every guest. If you enjoy working independently, take ownership of your responsibilities, and have an eye for detail, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected company and play a key role in creating outstanding vacation experiences.

Position Summary

Juniper Holiday + Home is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Inspector to support the day-to-day success of our vacation rental operations. This field-based role is responsible for ensuring homes are guest-ready, well-maintained, properly stocked, and operating smoothly before each arrival.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently while managing changing priorities. This position combines property inspections, inventory management, vendor coordination, deliveries, and light maintenance support to help ensure every guest arrives to a five-star experience.

What You'll Do

Property Inspections

• Conduct detailed quality inspections prior to guest arrivals

• Verify cleanliness, staging, amenities, and overall guest readiness

• Take and upload inspection photos and documentation through Breezeway

• Identify and communicate housekeeping or maintenance concerns promptly

• Follow up on open issues to ensure timely resolution

Property Support & Logistics

• Deliver linens, supplies, amenities, and inventory to properties

• Assist with emergency supply runs and time-sensitive requests

• Support turnover operations during busy periods

• Coordinate property access for vendors, inspectors, and service providers

Minor Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Replace batteries, light bulbs, and other basic property items

• Check HVAC filters and other home essentials

• Install and maintain remote lock systems and lock batteries

• Hang signage and property materials as needed

• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs

• Escalate larger maintenance concerns to the appropriate team

Vendor & Owner Support

• Meet vendors onsite for deliveries and service appointments

• Verify completion of contracted work

• Communicate updates and findings to leadership

• Represent Juniper Holiday + Home professionally in the field

Inventory & Organization

• Assist with inventory counts and restocking efforts

• Monitor supply levels at homes and storage locations

• Maintain organized housekeeping and maintenance inventory

Team Support

• Assist housekeeping and maintenance teams as operational needs arise

• Help resolve field issues quickly and effectively

• Adapt to changing priorities and urgent requests

• Support overall operational excellence across the portfolio

Required Qualifications

• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting aptitude

• Comfortable using mobile applications and technology, including Breezeway and Slack

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Flexible availability with the ability to work weekends, evenings, and on-call shifts as needed

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have but not a must)

• Previous experience in vacation rentals, hospitality, property management, facilities, maintenance, inspections, or field operations

• Experience using Breezeway or similar property management software

• Familiarity with inventory management and vendor coordination

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Compensation, Benefits & More

Compensation

• $20 - 30 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time

• Weekend and evening availability required based on operational needs

Location

• Union Pier, Michigan

• Field-based position supporting properties throughout the Southwest Michigan market

Success in This Role

Successful Inspectors consistently ensure properties are guest-ready, identify issues before they impact guests, keep inventory organized and stocked, coordinate vendors effectively, and can be trusted to manage operational responsibilities independently while maintaining Juniper Holiday + Home's high standards.