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Job Overview: We are seeking reliable and experienced Independent Contractors to perform property preservation and maintenance services on residential and vacant properties. The contractor will be responsible for completing assigned work orders in a timely, professional, and compliant manner while meeting client and industry standards. Key Responsibilities: • Perform general property preservation tasks including:, • Lawn maintenance (grass cuts, edging, debris removal), • Winterization and de-winterization, • Securing properties (lock changes, boarding windows/doors), • Minor repairs (plumbing, drywall, carpentry, etc.), • Debris removal and property clean-outs, • Roof tarping and basic repairs, • Conduct property inspections and report damages or hazards, • Take clear before, during, and after photos for documentation, • Ensure all work meets client guidelines and local regulations, • Maintain communication regarding job status, delays, or issues, • Prior experience in property preservation, construction, or maintenance, • Must have own tools, equipment, and reliable transportation, • Ability to handle multiple work orders and meet deadlines, • Smartphone or camera for photo documentation and reporting, • Basic knowledge of safety practices and property compliance standards, • Experience with vendor platforms (e.g., Safeguard, MCS, ServiceLink, etc.), • Knowledge of HUD/VA property preservation guidelines, • Paid per work order (rates vary based on scope of work), • Opportunities for consistent volume based on performance, • Outdoor and indoor work in varying weather conditions