Full-time Estate Caretaker in Manchester, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Position:Full-time Estate Caretaker

Schedule:Monday Friday, 7am 4:30pm

Location:Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Salary:$65,000 $75,000 DOE plus health and vacation benefits

Overview:

A private family is seeking a reliable, dedicated and experienced Caretaker to oversee the maintenance and operation of a private estate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate and/or property management, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, have a keen eye for detail, and be capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. The Caretaker will be responsible for ensuring the property is well-maintained and operates smoothly, providing a comfortable and pristine environment for the estate owners and their guests.

Responsibilities:

Property Maintenance:

oOversee and ensure the overall upkeep and maintenance of the estate, including buildings, grounds, recreational facilities, and storage facility.

oPerform routine inspections and maintenance of mechanical systems, including plumbing systems, electrical systems, and HVAC.

oRemoving recycling and waste weekly and as requested. This includes shipping crates and containers. Waste disposal may require a trip to the transfer station.

oAssisting with vehicles as requested.

Property Management:

oCoordinate and supervise vendors, contractors, and service providers for repairs, renovations, and special projects. Ensuring work meets household standards and the family is not disturbed by work.

oHandle administrative responsibilities such as record-keeping of maintenance activities, inventories, scheduling, and correspondence related to estate management.

oLiaise with the estate owners to ensure their preferences and requirements are met.

oMaintain amicable relationships with neighbors and local tradesmen.

oEnsuring unauthorized individuals are promptly and politely escorted off property.

Landscaping and Grounds:

oCollaborate with the Landscaper to ensure the grounds are manicured and aesthetically pleasing.

oExecute landscaping activities: including lawn care, tree maintenance, etc.

oMaintenance and set up of pool, lawn furniture, and tennis court.

oMaintenance of lawn machines, equipment and tools; including record keeping on repairs.

oResponsible for snow removal (some odd hours may be necessary during the snow season).

Additional Duties:

oHandle any other tasks as requested by the estate owners.

oMaintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of the estate owners and guests.

oAssisting the other household staff (Estate Manager, Landscaper, Housekeeper) as needed.

oAssistance with family dog.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven experience in estate management, property maintenance, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of property maintenance, including HVAC (commercial HVAC systems experience), plumbing systems, electrical systems, pool maintenance, general repairs, and general handyman tasks.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with estate owners and staff.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.

Flexibility to work irregular hours and be on-call as needed, including some evenings and weekends.

High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Valid drivers license and clean driving record.