FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaker(s) Wanted - Mt. Holly, VT

Reliable, rugged and personable couple, family, companions or individual to care for a rural property:  2 rustic buildings, 3 rental cabins, 2 lakes on 400 acres surrounded by protected land.

 Duties include equipment, water system and building maintenance, mowing, firewood, snow removal, rental cabin preparation and cleaning. Greet, orient and support renters through rental season; provide security during off season. Strong communication skills required for interaction with renters, corporation members, contractors and local community. Self-starting and organizational skills required for project management. The property is isolated, with exquisite scenery and abundant wildlife.  

June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018.  View details at our web site, then email resume and cover letter.

DUTIES

• Act as on-site host for renters: greet and orient renters, check them in and out, and resolve any renter questions or problems.
• Cabin preparation, cleaning and turnaround.
• Mowing /Clearing/Edging according to plan.
• Equipment maintenance (mechanical, motorized, solar, water system).
• Snow removal from cabin roofs and Caretaker parking spot
• Work with members to start up and close down water systems in spring and fall and during an occasional work weekend for members and friends
• Maintain communication with members, contractors, and affiliated organizations by regular phone and email contact, via text and in person as appropriate.
• Community liaison - the Caretaker is FEF’s on-site representative to the local community, responsible for greeting hikers, fishers, hunters or other visitors, and making clear our rules regarding use of the property.
• Keeping a careful eye on the property, on buildings and their security, and on roads, water systems and ponds. Routine building checks during winter.
• Replenish firewood supply at the Barn to a similar level to that found upon arrival (about 5-6 cords).
• Cut, split and deliver firewood to FEF cabins and the Farmhouse from logs on the property.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong skills in maintenance and repair work, carpentry, plumbing, mechanics.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with equipment used for logging and firewood cutting and with the use of tractor and snowplow.
• Comfort with non-traditional water systems and with life in a rugged, isolated natural setting.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Residence at FEF.
• Understanding of and adherence to FEF's policy concerning alcohol and tobacco.
• U.S. citizen or legal status.
• A reliable vehicle with snow tires for navigating the road into FEF.
• Cross country skis or snowshoes to get to and from cabins in deep snow.
• A cell phone.

Forestry skills are desirable though not required.