FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaker Couple - Carlsbad, NM

Seeking a reliable and motivated Caretaker Couple to fill two positions and live onsite to provide housekeeping and groundskeeping for the homes on a privately-owned ranch.  The property is comprised of a main house and five guest homes.  The Caretaker Couple reports to the Owner and Co-Ranch Managers.  This opportunity includes salary, housing, utilities, and truck for work use.  The area is remote and is ideal for a couple without young or school-aged children.

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

Position 1:

• Must have prior experience with/capable of cleaning and upkeep of homes.
• Provide regular deep cleaning of the main and five guest homes. 
• Cleaning responsibilities to include:
  • Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, mudrooms, and porches.
  • General dusting, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, grill and fireplace cleaning, etc.
  • Laundry washing, drying, and folding of towels, linens, and clothing.
• Coordinate with owner regarding grocery needs.  Shop for food and supplies, place in bins and refrigerator as appropriate. 
• Bring in the owner’s mail daily. 

Position 2:

• This position requires one to be physically able to work outdoors and climb ladders.
• Must have general handyman knowledge and abilities.
• Must have prior experience with/able to safely operate mowers and other equipment including power and hand tools.
• General yard work and landscaping responsibilities to include:
  • Mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, fertilizing, removing fallen limbs, tree pruning, flower planting, and pest baiting, and other special projects.
  • Irrigation of grounds and orchard trees.
• Rake/level gravel roads near houses as needed.  Pressure washing sidewalks as needed.
• Keep fire and barbeque pits maintained and ready for use.  Check propane levels and fill, as necessary.
• General maintenance and troubleshooting of the main home and guest houses to include:
  • Generators, faucets, toilets, filters, light bulbs, etc.  Coordinate larger household service and repairs.
• Service truck, mowers, four-wheeler, etc.
• Ensure vehicles used by owners are maintained and filled with gas/ready for use during visits.

Position 1 & 2:

• Team will be expected to keep the homes and grounds at guest ready level throughout the year regardless of the owner’s schedule.
• Candidates must be flexible with work schedules as these are not typical 8-5 jobs.
• While the owner and guests are offsite, work hours will be typical 8-hour day Monday – Friday.
• While the owner and guests are in residence, adjusted work schedules are required to accommodate.
• This is a long-term opportunity for a stable couple.
• Candidates must be able to lift over 50 pounds and be capable of doing physical labor.
• Candidates must be able to pass a background screen.