Field Inspector

Location: 306 Isleta Boulevard Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87105, United States

About the role

Do you enjoy being in the field? Do you love a job well done? Do you know what needs to be fixed? Do you take pride in your work? Do you enjoy inspecting and creating estimates for repairs? Real Property Management has the perfect role for you as a Field Inspector. The Field Inspector is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of managed properties by conducting thorough, consistent, and timely site inspections. This role ensures that properties meet company standards, lease requirements, and regulatory compliance through on-site evaluations, accurate reporting, and proactive identification of maintenance, safety, and occupancy issues. By serving as the eyes and ears in the field, the Field Inspector helps maintain property quality, supports operational decision-making, and contributes to tenant satisfaction and asset performance. This role interfaces with every unit of the business and is the key to achieving effective communication across the organization.

As an employee at Real Property Management, you are part of a collaborative team. You will handle work orders efficiently, punctually, and respectfully in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Our focus is on building relationships, ensuring residents love where they live and owners love their investment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and scheduled field inspections of managed properties to assess overall condition, cleanliness, and compliance with company standards and lease requirements.
• Serve as the “eyes and ears” of the company in the field by identifying maintenance issues, safety hazards, unauthorized occupants, and lease violations.
• Document inspection findings through detailed reports, including photos, notes, and recommendations, and submit them promptly using company systems.
• Create a Make Ready Inspection Estimate from Move Out Inspections to provide clear, accurate, and clean details on repairs needed for the property to be in rent-ready condition.
• Install, maintain, track, and retrieve code boxes/lockboxes to ensure secure access for authorized personnel, leasing agents, and vendors.
• Place, adjust, and remove “For Rent” signage to support leasing efforts and maintain consistent brand presentation.
• Verify property readiness for showings, including exterior presentation, signage visibility, and access functionality.
• Support Utility Management Analyst with utility deposits, activations, or deactivations.
• Coordinate with property managers, maintenance teams, and vendors to report issues and follow up on corrections.
• Conduct move-in/move-out/make-ready/semi-annual and vacancy inspections to assess property condition and identify required repairs or cleaning.
• Maintain accurate schedules and efficiently plan daily routes to maximize productivity across assigned zones.
• Interact professionally with tenants, neighbors, and the public while representing the company in the field.
• Perform basic field tasks as needed (e.g., minor adjustments to signage or securing property access points).
• Place notices for abandonment or lease violations.
• Immediately escalate urgent issues such as safety risks, property damage, or security concerns.
• Monitor and track Key Performance Indicators for improved company performance.

Requirements

• Must have a clean driving record, a good vehicle, and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Mileage reimbursement will be provided if ever required.

To be successful in this role, you view every interaction as an opportunity to grow relationships. You’re willing to learn everything you can about property management and the full process of how we do it at Real Property Management. You enjoy leading a team, solving problems, and helping an organization become great.

Pay

Compensation for the Field Inspector position is a base pay of $18.00 - $21.00 per hour based on skills and experience, plus a quarterly incentive structure based on collaborative Key Performance Indicators for the company.

Benefits

• Five (5) days Personal Time Off (PTO) prorated for the first year of employment and ten (10) days PTO your second year and thereafter.
• Six (6) designated company holidays each calendar year (holiday pay eligible after 90 days).
• Eligibility to participate in the Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for you and your eligible dependents.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) with a company match as described in plan documents.
• Company-paid basic life insurance plan.
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance plan.