Property preservation services field supervisor job description
A property preservation field supervisor inspects the vacant and foreclosed homes the company looks after, finds hazards and code problems, and gets repairs done by crews or outside contractors. Each report tells the bank or servicer what shape the house is in and what is left to do.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Median pay, building services companies · BLS, May 2025
Oversee and coordinate the inspection, maintenance, and preservation of properties to ensure compliance with safety and building codes. Act as a primary point of contact between property owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency. Contribute to the company's mission by ensuring properties are secure, well-maintained, and in full regulatory compliance.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct thorough property inspections to identify safety hazards, code violations, and maintenance needs.
Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and building codes across all projects.
Coordinate with contractors and vendors to schedule and complete necessary repairs and maintenance work.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation of property conditions, inspections, and remediation efforts.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Inspect assigned properties and prepare detailed reports on observed issues.
Communicate with property managers, homeowners, and local authorities regarding inspection findings and follow-up actions.
Schedule and oversee corrective actions to resolve any observed code compliance or safety issues.
Monitor the progress of maintenance projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inspection Accuracy Rate: Maintain a minimum of 98% accuracy in property condition reporting.
Safety Compliance Rate: Achieve a 100% compliance rate for all inspected properties.
Resolution Time: Complete corrective measures within an average of 5 business days per project.
Customer Satisfaction Rating: Ensure a rating of at least 4.8 stars based on post-service surveys.
5. Required Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in property preservation, facility management, or construction supervision.
Strong understanding of local building codes, safety regulations, and property maintenance practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
6. Preferred Experience
Previous experience as a property inspector or field supervisor within the home services or property preservation industry.
Familiarity with digital inspection tools and reporting software.
Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Experience working with diverse teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds during inspections or while managing repair logistics.
Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions while visiting sites.
Ability to navigate uneven terrain and confined spaces.
Extended periods of walking, climbing, and standing during property inspections.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Typical work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Occasional weekend or evening work may be required to meet project deadlines or emergencies.
Moderate travel expected between property sites within the designated region.
On-call responsibilities during peak periods or emergency situations.
9. Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate or salary range: $25 - $35 per hour or equivalent salary based on experience.
Performance-based bonuses available tied to project completion and quality metrics.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance provided.
401k plan with company match offered.
Additional fringe benefits include paid time off, professional development opportunities, and company-sponsored events.
10. Company Culture and Overview
We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment that values growth, innovation, and excellence in service.
Our team is dedicated to supporting one another and empowering individual career advancement.
We foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and transparent communication.
Join us to be part of a dynamic company that thrives on customer satisfaction and community impact.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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What makes preservation field supervision different
A field supervisor in most trades watches a crew work for the person who lives in the house. Here nobody lives there, the client may never visit, and the supervisor's report is how the client sees the home.
Damage needs a date and a cause
HUD makes the servicer pay to fix surchargeable damage, meaning damage from fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane or tornado, or from the servicer's failure to protect a house it knew, or should have known, was empty. Other damage HUD asks the servicer to fix can be paid back. So each report should say what is new since the last visit and the likely cause. A vague note can leave your client paying for a repair it didn't cause. Source: HUD: FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, last revised August 12, 2026 (surchargeable damage, walking surfaces).
Before a crew pulls up old vinyl or scrapes a textured ceiling, check the year the house was built. OSHA's construction asbestos rule presumes that insulation on pipes and boilers and sprayed or troweled surface coatings in buildings built no later than 1980 contain asbestos. Asphalt and vinyl flooring put in by then is treated the same way until the employer determines it isn't. Get it tested before anyone tears it out. Source: eCFR: 29 CFR 1926.1101, asbestos in construction (presumed asbestos-containing material).
Scrappers leave hidden damage
Empty houses draw thieves who strip copper pipe, wiring and air conditioner parts. A cut pipe can flood a basement the day the water comes back on, and a gutted panel can leave live wires behind. Train your supervisor to look for fresh cuts and missing runs at every visit, photograph them, and hold any utility turn-on until a licensed trade has checked the system.
How much property preservation services field supervisors make
The closest BLS group for property preservation services field supervisors is First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers. First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers who work for building and home services companies earned a median of $30.69 an hour ($63,840 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s below the $79,860 median for First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in all industries. About 5,960 of the 617,500 First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in that survey work for building services companies.
Shops split between hourly pay and a salary. Either way, a bonus for orders finished on time and clean client scores is common. The template's hourly range sits inside the BLS spread for this job.
Building services companies
$63,840$63,840 median Middle half $51,990–$79,920 10th–90th $45,310–$100,960
All industries
$79,860$79,860 median Middle half $62,690–$101,360 10th–90th $49,600–$126,790
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Building services companies
$45,310
$51,990
$63,840
$79,920
$100,960
All industries
$49,600
$62,690
$79,860
$101,360
$126,790
BLS doesn’t publish pay for property preservation companies on their own. These figures cover services to buildings and dwellings, which include them. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Reads a house quickly and writes down what's wrong in plain words
Knows framing, roofing, plumbing and electrical well enough to spot a bad repair
Keeps photo and report quality steady across many houses a week
Tells a crew lead to redo work without starting a fight
Stays calm with police, code officers and neighbors at the door
Teach these on the job
Each client's inspection form and photo rules
The FHA handbook sections on securing, winterizing and damage
Your work order system and bid template
Asbestos and lead paint awareness for older homes
Local code officer contacts in each county you serve
A tablet or phone with the client's inspection app and your work order system, a laser measure for bids, a strong flashlight, and a moisture meter for leaks and soft floors. Say in the ad which inspection and work order apps you use.
Property preservation services field supervisor interview questions
Two of the 6 questions we'd ask, and what a strong answer sounds like. Ask every candidate the same questions, and rate each answer on your own before you compare notes.
Situational · Code violation notices
The city posts a code violation notice for an unsecured garage and trash at a property we service. What do you do?
A strong answer: Photographs it, sends the notice and deadline to the client right away, gets approval or a bid, secures the property, documents it and confirms with the city.
Behavioral · Stopping unsafe contractor work
Tell me about a time you found unsafe work by a contractor. What did you do?
A strong answer: Names the hazard (an uncapped gas line, open wiring, an unguarded crawl space hatch), stopped the work, had it made safe, documented it and told the client or vendor manager.
Property preservation services field supervisor KPIs
Those targets come from the template. Replace them with numbers drawn from your client scorecards and your own house rechecks.
Inspection Accuracy Rate
Re-inspect a random handful of each supervisor's houses every month, or compare against the client's own inspector, and count reports that missed or misstated a condition.
Safety Compliance Rate
Score each inspected house against a fixed hazard checklist, such as open floors, loose rails, exposed wiring and unsecured pools, and count houses with every item handled.
Resolution Time
Count business days from the day the supervisor logs a problem to the day the crew's or contractor's after photos are accepted.
Customer Satisfaction Rating
Use each client's vendor scorecard and any survey from listing agents or property managers, and trace every low mark to the house and the supervisor who handled it.
Career path
Lead technicianLeads helpers on site and picks up every client's rules.
Field supervisorInspects houses across a region and gets repairs done on time.
Operations managerOwns due dates, crews and the vendor network for the whole company.
General managerRuns the business side, from client contracts to profit.
Other roles in a property preservation services business
Property preservation services field supervisor FAQ
How physical is a preservation field supervisor's day?
Those template lines about lifting, weather, rough ground, tight spaces, walking and climbing come down to tasks like these: carrying a ladder to look at a roof edge, squeezing under a house to check the crawl space for water, walking overgrown yards, and climbing basement and attic stairs in a house with no heat. Name the ones your houses really involve in the posting.
How much does a property preservation services field supervisor make?
First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers who work for building and home services companies earned a median of $30.69 an hour ($63,840 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $51,990 and $79,920 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and overtime.
Our clients send their own inspectors. Why hire a field supervisor?
Servicers hire inspection firms to drive by vacant homes and report whether anyone lives there and what shape the house is in. Those inspectors write it down and leave. A preservation field supervisor inspects too, but then owns what happens next: sending a crew or contractor, checking the after photos, and answering to the client if the fix falls short.
When should a field supervisor go to a house instead of sending a crew?
When the call needs judgment, not labor. Examples: a crew finds cut pipes or a stripped panel, a code officer asks to meet on site, a ceiling sags or a floor goes soft, or a client disputes a crew's photos. The supervisor judges if the house is safe to enter, what the client must approve first, and who goes in. Routine cuts, lock changes and cleanouts go straight to a crew.
Where can we find a good preservation field supervisor?
Look at your own lead technicians first, since they already know your clients' rules. Outside the company, property inspectors at field service firms, insurance claim inspectors, and maintenance supervisors at apartment companies have the right habits. Ask finalists for a sample report they wrote, with names and addresses removed, and see whether a stranger could act on it.
