Part-Time House Operations Manager – East Austin

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and hands-on Part-Time House Operations Manager to support a portfolio of six short-term rental homes in East Austin.

This role includes weekly property visits, post-cleaner and occasional pre-cleaner inspections, restocking supplies, receiving packages, resetting furniture and décor, checking lights and household items, handling simple household fixes, and helping keep the homes polished and guest-ready.

This is not a cleaning or major handyman role. No guest messaging, laundry, bookkeeping, plumbing, electrical work, or power-tool work is required.

Details:

• $24–$25/hour
• 5–10 hours/week
• Guaranteed 20 hours/month
• Flexible schedule, mainly Monday–Wednesday
• Must have own car
• Must be comfortable with texting, photos, Gmail, Google Sheets, and Notion
• Must be dependable, responsive, detail-oriented, and physically able to carry packages and complete light hands-on tasks

There may be room for expanded hours over time for the right person.

To apply, please share your experience, availability, and why you’d be a good fit for a hands-on house operations role.

What you will do

Weekly responsibilities

• Visit each of the six homes approximately once per week
• Complete a property walkthrough using a standardized checklist
• Perform post-cleaner inspections during most weeks and occasional pre-cleaner inspections
• Reset furniture, pillows, décor, and common areas so homes feel polished and guest-ready
• Check outdoor presentation, including patio furniture and general appearance
• Verify key household items are present and in working order, including lights, remotes, and basic guest-use items
• Check and restock consumables such as toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soaps, and similar supplies
• Receive property-related deliveries, bring in packages, unbox items, and place or set up inventory where needed
• Communicate supply needs, missing items, and property issues clearly by text, including photos when helpful
• Handle simple household fixes such as changing light bulbs, replacing batteries, tightening screws, and other basic hand-tool tasks

Ongoing and periodic responsibilities

• Help with seasonal property refreshes and organization projects
• Assist with garage, closet, storage, and supply-room organization
• Help clean grills at the properties every few months
• Support setup of simple new furniture or household items with direction
• Notice wear and tear, presentation issues, and minor maintenance needs before they become larger problems

What this role is not

This is not a cleaning, bookkeeping, guest messaging, or major handyman position.

This role does not include:

• Deep cleaning
• Laundry
• Guest communication
• Bookkeeping
• Driving guests
• Vendor management
• Major repairs
• Electrical work
• Plumbing work
• Anything requiring power tools

What we are looking for

• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Strong communication and responsiveness by text
• Good judgment and follow-through
• High attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Comfort working independently across multiple homes
• Basic home-operations common sense
• Ability to notice issues and communicate them clearly
• Comfortable with basic technology including texting, photos, Gmail, Google Sheets, and Notion
• Physically able to carry packages, climb stairs, assemble simple items, and complete hands-on tasks
• Must have your own reliable car

Communication expectations

• You must communicate clearly about when you plan to visit the properties each week
• You should usually respond to messages within 1–2 hours when practical
• At minimum, all messages should be acknowledged within 24 hours
• Reliability, responsiveness, and trust are a major part of this role

Schedule and flexibility

This role is typically 5–10 hours per week, with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per month. Most work will happen on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with some flexibility on timing, including occasional evenings if needed.

There may be rare situations where an urgent property issue comes up and quick help is needed, especially if the owner is traveling.

Compensation

• $24–$25 per hour
• Guaranteed minimum of 20 paid hours per month

Growth opportunity

For the right person, there may be an opportunity over time to expand hours and take on additional responsibilities in a broader house support or personal assistant capacity.

Ideal candidate

You are someone who is dependable, quick to respond, comfortable doing light hands-on tasks, and naturally notices when something is off. You like keeping spaces organized, presentable, and running smoothly. You do not need to be a contractor or a cleaner, but you should be the kind of person who can handle the little things well and communicate clearly about the bigger things.

To apply

Please send a short note about your background, your general availability, a resume, and any experience you have with property care, short-term rentals, household operations, or similar hands-on support roles.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person