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About High Desert Property Management

High Desert Property Management is a full-service residential property management company based in Redmond, Oregon. For 27 years we've helped owners protect and grow their investments across Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Culver, Metolius, and Madras — from tenant placement and lease enforcement to maintenance coordination and clear owner reporting.

Role overview

We're hiring a Property Manager to own day-to-day management for a portfolio of rental homes. You'll be the primary point of contact for owners and residents, keep leases and files in order, coordinate maintenance, and make sure every property is cared for the High Desert way: professional, responsive, and fair.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of residential rentals across Central Oregon
• Serve as the main contact for property owners — updates, recommendations, and clear communication
• Handle resident relations: inquiries, lease questions, notices, and issue resolution
• Oversee tenant placement: showings coordination, application screening support, lease prep, and move-in
• Enforce lease terms consistently and document violations, notices, and follow-up
• Coordinate inspections (move-in, move-out, periodic) and document property condition
• Work closely with maintenance coordination to prioritize repairs and turnovers
• Track work orders, vendor status, and completion quality for your properties
• Maintain accurate digital and paper files (leases, notices, owner authorizations, correspondence)
• Support monthly owner reporting and help explain statements or property activity when needed
• Follow Oregon landlord-tenant law, fair housing requirements, and company policy
• Represent HDPM professionally in person, by phone, and by email

Requirements — Must-haves

• Experience in property management, leasing, real estate, or a closely related customer-facing role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized; comfortable juggling multiple properties and deadlines
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (portfolio includes properties across Central Oregon)
• Comfortable with email, calendars, and basic office software; willing to learn our property management systems
• Professional, calm problem-solver who can handle tough conversations with owners and residents

Nice-to-haves

• Oregon property manager / real estate license (or willingness to obtain if required for the role)
• Prior residential property management experience in Central Oregon or a similar market
• Familiarity with landlord-tenant law, fair housing, and eviction processes
• Experience with property management software (AppFolio, Buildium, Rent Manager, or similar)

Schedule and working conditions

Full-time, generally Monday–Friday during office hours, with occasional after-hours or weekend needs for urgent property issues. Mix of office work and time in the field for showings, inspections, and property visits.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits: Discussed during the interview.

How to apply

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Property Manager in the form.

High Desert Property Management is an equal opportunity employer.

Are you organized, dependable, good with people, and looking for more than just another office job?

High Desert Property Management is looking for a motivated Property Management Assistant who wants to learn the property management industry from the ground up.

This position is designed to be a starting point for someone interested in building a long-term career in property management. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside our property managers, maintenance coordinators, and inspection team, with opportunities to develop into more specialized roles as your skills and experience grow.

Potential career paths include:

• Property Inspector – Learn property conditions, inspection procedures, documentation, and maintenance assessments.
• Maintenance Coordinator – Learn to manage maintenance requests, coordinate vendors, schedule repairs, and oversee work orders.
• Property Manager – Develop the skills to manage rental properties, communicate with owners and residents, coordinate leasing, and oversee day-to-day property operations.

No previous property management experience is required. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.

About High Desert Property Management

High Desert Property Management has proudly served Central Oregon homeowners and residents for 27 years. We provide full-service residential property management throughout the region.

Our team works together to manage hundreds of rental homes, coordinate maintenance, support residents, and protect our clients' investments.

We believe in developing our people, improving our systems, and creating opportunities for team members who demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and a desire to grow.

What You'll Do

You'll start by learning how our property management business operates, providing office and administrative support while gaining exposure to the different areas of our company.

Office & Customer Support

• Answer phones, respond to emails, and greet visitors professionally.
• Assist residents, property owners, vendors, and prospective renters.
• Help organize schedules, appointments, documents, and property records.
• Enter and update information in our property management software.
• Help prepare correspondence, notices, applications, and routine documents.

Property Management Operations

• Assist property managers with leasing and resident communications.
• Learn how maintenance requests are received, assigned, tracked, and completed.
• Help coordinate inspections, property showings, and vendor appointments.
• Support documentation, follow-up, and quality control processes.
• Become familiar with rental properties, property management procedures, and daily operations throughout Central Oregon.

Professional Development

• Work directly with experienced team members to learn the property management industry.
• Gain experience with property management technology, communication, and operational systems.
• Learn the responsibilities of property inspectors, maintenance coordinators, and property managers.
• Take on additional responsibilities as your knowledge, performance, and interests develop.

What We're Looking For

We're more interested in your potential, attitude, and work ethic than an extensive résumé.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable using computers, email, and common office software.
• Ability to learn new technology and procedures.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain professionalism in a busy environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Helpful, But Not Required

• Previous customer service, office, administrative, or real estate experience.
• Familiarity with Central Oregon communities.
• Experience with property management software such as AppFolio.
• Interest in real estate, property maintenance, inspections, or property management.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Why Join High Desert Property Management?

This is an opportunity to learn a business and build a career, not just fill an office position.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Learn the residential property management industry from the inside.
• Receive practical, hands-on training from experienced professionals.
• Explore multiple career paths within the company.
• Develop valuable skills in real estate operations, customer service, maintenance coordination, and property management.
• Work with an established Central Oregon company that is focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Be considered for advancement into positions with greater responsibility and earning potential as opportunities become available.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay: $17.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Full-time, weekday schedule.
• Health insurance.
• On-the-job training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement based on performance, demonstrated ability, and business needs.

Work Location: In person at our Redmond, Oregon office.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're dependable, eager to learn, enjoy helping people, and want an opportunity to grow into a career in property management, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us a little about yourself and why you're interested in building a career with High Desert Property Management. We encourage tech savvy applicants to provide a video introduction as well!

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Start a Career in Property Management — We'll Help You Learn the Business! in the form.

High Desert Property Management is an equal opportunity employer.

Join High Desert Property Management in Central Oregon and help keep the details behind great property management running smoothly. This is a hands-on bookkeeping role for someone who enjoys accurate records, clear communication, and following a transaction through from start to finish.

What you’ll do

Manage day-to-day accounts payable: review and code vendor invoices, confirm approvals, prepare payments for authorization, and resolve discrepancies with the team and vendors.

Support accounts receivable: record receipts, apply payments accurately, review outstanding balances, and coordinate professional follow-up with the appropriate team members.

Maintain organized records in QuickBooks, reconcile bank and credit-card activity, and investigate unmatched transactions.

Help prepare month-end reports, maintain supporting documentation, and coordinate with management and the company’s accounting professionals.

Work with property-management records and workflows in AppFolio, while keeping financial information confidential and following established approval procedures.

What you bring

Hands-on QuickBooks experience is required, along with practical bookkeeping experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and the ability to spot discrepancies, ask thoughtful questions, and keep records organized.

Comfort using spreadsheets, cloud-based software, digital documents, email, and shared work tools. You should be ready to learn new systems and improve everyday processes.

Clear, courteous communication with coworkers and vendors, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.

Especially helpful

AppFolio experience is preferred. Property-management accounting experience, familiarity with property and owner ledgers, and experience supporting month-end close are also helpful.

How to apply

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Accounting Bookkeeper (AP/AR) in the form.

About High Desert Property Management

High Desert Property Management has served Central Oregon homeowners and residents for 27 years. We provide full-service residential property management with a trusted maintenance network and a practical focus on clear communication, well-kept homes, and strong owner and tenant relationships.

Role overview

As an Assistant Maintenance Coordinator at HDPM, you support the scheduling, follow-up, and communication that keep maintenance work moving. You will help intake work orders, coordinate between residents, technicians, and vendors, track progress, and keep everyone informed from request to completion. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable bridging the gap between the office and the field so homes stay in good shape and residents feel heard.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and prioritize maintenance requests from residents, owners, and staff

• Schedule work with in-house technicians and outside vendors based on urgency and availability

• Communicate clearly with residents about access, timing, and status of repairs

• Follow up on open work orders and confirm that work is completed satisfactorily

• Coordinate keys, lockboxes, and access instructions for technicians and vendors

• Maintain accurate notes and status updates in the property management / work-order system

• Help gather photos, invoices, and completion details for owner and internal records

• Assist with vendor outreach, quotes, and scheduling for specialty trades when needed

• Support after-hours or urgent request triage during business hours and escalate appropriately

• Track recurring issues and help flag properties that need closer attention

• Collaborate with property managers and the maintenance team on turnovers and make-ready work

• Uphold HDPM’s standards for professionalism, responsiveness, and resident care

Requirements — Must-haves

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills; comfortable juggling many open tasks

• Clear, courteous communication with residents, technicians, and vendors by phone and email

• Basic understanding of residential maintenance (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, appliances, general repair) or willingness to learn quickly

• Comfortable with computers, email, and work-order or scheduling software

• Ability to stay calm, prioritize, and problem-solve when schedules change

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-oriented

• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice-to-haves

• Prior dispatch, maintenance coordination, property management, or customer service experience

• Familiarity with Central Oregon vendors and service areas (Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Culver, Metolius, Madras)

• Experience with property management software and work-order systems

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus

Schedule and working conditions

Typical full-time weekday office hours with possible occasional after-hours coordination support as needed. Primarily desk-based work with frequent phone and computer use. May include light lifting of files or supplies and occasional short trips related to keys, materials, or property access.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits: Discussed during the interview.

How to apply

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Assistant Maintenance Coordinator in the form.

High Desert Property Management is an equal opportunity employer.

About High Desert Property Management

High Desert Property Management has served Central Oregon homeowners and residents for 27 years. We provide full-service residential property management with a trusted maintenance network and a practical focus on clear communication, well-kept homes, and strong owner and tenant relationships.

Role overview

As a Maintenance Technician at HDPM, you help care for rental homes through repairs, preventive maintenance, and make-ready work between residents. You will handle a variety of residential service calls—troubleshooting common issues, completing assigned work orders, documenting your work, and representing HDPM professionally at properties across Central Oregon. This role is hands-on and practical for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and reliable follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders for repairs, maintenance, and make-ready / turnover preparation

• Troubleshoot and repair common residential issues (plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, doors/windows, drywall, paint, hardware, and general handyman work within skill level)

• Prepare vacant homes for new residents: punch lists, minor repairs, fixture replacement, and readiness checks

• Perform seasonal and preventive maintenance as scheduled

• Communicate clearly with residents, the maintenance coordinator, and property managers about access, timing, and completed work

• Document work with notes, photos, materials used, and time spent

• Maintain a clean, organized vehicle and inventory of common parts and tools

• Follow safety practices, company procedures, and manufacturer guidelines

• Coordinate with vendors when specialty trades are required and report findings promptly

• Report larger issues, safety concerns, or property condition problems to the office

• Treat resident homes and belongings with respect; leave work areas clean

• Support after-hours or on-call coverage as assigned and agreed

Requirements — Must-haves

• Hands-on experience in residential maintenance, construction, handyman work, or a related trade

• Ability to diagnose and complete a wide range of basic to intermediate repairs

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation suitable for tools/parts, and clean driving record

• Willingness to travel daily across Central Oregon service areas

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and professional resident-facing manners

• Ability to read work orders, follow instructions, and document completed work

• Basic smartphone / app comfort for receiving and updating work orders

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice-to-haves

• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, or multi-trade experience

• Prior property management maintenance experience

• Familiarity with Central Oregon climate and housing stock

• Relevant trade certifications or licenses

• Own basic hand and power tools (company may supply additional tools/parts as needed)

Schedule and working conditions

Full-time schedule with weekday fieldwork; occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call rotation may be required for urgent repairs. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, working in attics/crawlspaces, and lifting/carrying materials and equipment (often 50 lbs or more with assistance as needed). Work occurs indoors and outdoors in varied Central Oregon weather.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits: Discussed during the interview.

How to apply

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Maintenance Technician in the form.

High Desert Property Management is an equal opportunity employer.

About High Desert Property Management

High Desert Property Management has served Central Oregon homeowners and residents for 27 years. We provide full-service residential property management with a trusted maintenance network and a practical focus on clear communication, well-kept homes, and strong owner and tenant relationships.

Role overview

As a Landscape Technician at HDPM, you help keep rental properties looking cared for and welcoming through routine grounds maintenance and landscape care. You will mow, trim, weed, clean up debris, support irrigation checks, and handle seasonal outdoor work across Central Oregon properties. This role is outdoors and active—best suited for someone who takes pride in tidy yards, reliable routes, and leaving each property better than they found it.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscape maintenance: mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, blowing, and general yard cleanup

• Maintain beds, shrubs, trees, and common outdoor areas to HDPM appearance standards

• Remove debris, leaves, and trash from yards, driveways, walkways, and curb areas

• Support irrigation checks and basic sprinkler adjustments or report issues for repair

• Complete seasonal work such as spring cleanup, fall leaf removal, and winter readiness as needed

• Follow assigned property routes and schedules; update the office on completion and issues

• Document work with notes or photos when requested (before/after, problem areas)

• Operate and care for landscape equipment safely and perform basic equipment upkeep

• Treat resident properties respectfully; work quietly and courteously around occupied homes

• Report irrigation failures, tree hazards, fencing issues, or other property concerns to the office

• Assist with snow/ice considerations or other seasonal outdoor needs when assigned

• Collaborate with maintenance and office staff on make-ready exteriors and special projects

Requirements — Must-haves

• Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, lawn care, or similar outdoor physical work

• Ability to safely operate common landscape equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel between Central Oregon properties

• Reliable attendance and ability to work outdoors in varying weather

• Attention to detail and pride in clean, finished-looking yards

• Ability to follow routes, instructions, and safety practices

• Professional, respectful presence at occupied rental properties

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Central Oregon plants, irrigation, and seasonal landscape needs

• Prior experience with property management or multi-property landscape routes

• Basic irrigation troubleshooting skills

• Ability to tow a trailer or transport equipment safely

Schedule and working conditions

Full-time outdoor fieldwork, typically weekdays; seasonal workload may vary. Physical demands include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying equipment and debris (often 40–50+ lbs), and operating powered landscape equipment. Work is performed outdoors year-round in heat, cold, wind, and dust typical of Central Oregon.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits: Discussed during the interview.

How to apply

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Landscape Technician in the form.

High Desert Property Management is an equal opportunity employer.

About High Desert Property Management

High Desert Property Management has served Central Oregon homeowners and residents for 27 years. We provide full-service residential property management with a trusted maintenance network and a practical focus on clear communication, well-kept homes, and strong owner and tenant relationships.

Role overview

As a Cleaning Technician at HDPM, you help prepare clean, welcoming homes through turnover cleaning and property care between residents. You will deep-clean vacant rentals to make-ready standards, tidy common areas as assigned, and leave properties ready for the next family or individual to move in. This role is detail-oriented and physical—ideal for someone who takes pride in thorough cleaning and reliable, independent work across Central Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough turnover / make-ready cleans on vacant rental homes to HDPM standards

• Clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, floors, windows (as assigned), fixtures, and appliances

• Wipe down cabinets, counters, baseboards, doors, switches, and high-touch surfaces

• Remove trash, recycling, and leftover personal items per company process

• Restock basic supplies or note shortages when directed

• Report maintenance issues, damage, pests, or safety concerns found during cleaning

• Follow checklists and document completion with notes or photos when requested

• Work efficiently while meeting quality expectations for move-in readiness

• Coordinate schedule and access with the office; communicate delays or access problems promptly

• Care for cleaning equipment and supplies; request restocks as needed

• Maintain confidentiality and respect for resident and owner property

• Support occasional occupied-unit cleans, common-area cleans, or special projects as assigned

Requirements — Must-haves

• Experience in residential cleaning, housekeeping, janitorial, or turnover cleaning

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet consistent quality standards

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license for travel between Central Oregon properties

• Ability to work independently, manage time, and follow cleaning checklists

• Physical ability to perform full-home deep cleans

• Trustworthy, punctual, and professional

• Comfortable with basic communication by phone/text/email for scheduling updates

Nice-to-haves

• Prior property management turnover or short-term rental cleaning experience

• Knowledge of effective, safe cleaning products and methods for residential finishes

• Flexibility for occasional same-day or rush turnovers

• Ability to work well as part of a two-person cleaning team when needed

Schedule and working conditions

Full-time schedule focused on weekday turnovers; occasional weekend or rush cleans may be needed based on move-out/move-in timing. Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting/carrying cleaning supplies and equipment (typically up to 25–40 lbs). Work involves exposure to cleaning products and dust; appropriate care and PPE practices are expected.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits: Discussed during the interview.

How to apply

Fill out the application form on our careers page, and select Cleaning Technician in the form.

High Desert Property Management is an equal opportunity employer.