Maintenance / Housekeeping Couple for Large Estate in Cape Cod MA - Truro, MA

On Site Caretakers Excellent opportunity for a motivated hard working couple to care for a large historic estate property on beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

The Job: The job requires a minimum of 30 hours per week. Provide full care of grounds and all guest changeover cleanings, usually once/week. During the summer change overs are on Sunday. The grounds keeping requires weekly mowing as well as periodic weeding trimming of hedges, bushes, and small trees. The changeover cleanings take about 12 hours (6 hours for 2 experienced cleaners plus laundry.). Must know how to do housekeeping and keep a large home very clean. Will be responsible for rubbish removal from property, spring cleaning, fall cleanup, and winterization. In the spring there is spreading of approximately 25 yards of mulch over a one month period and in fall there is leaf removal and fall cleanup from late September to Nov 30th. Other tasks as assigned, painting, deck staining, pick up owner from airport, etc. The Estate is used as vacation rental rented weekly throughout the spring, summer and fall with occasional visits by owner and family. Also responsible for completing changeover cleanings on Saturday at a smaller home on Cape Cod (Saturday change over) as well as gardening and landscape work at this home. Compensation consists of private attached large studio apartment with a separate entrance. It includes cable TV, WIFI and all utilities, on the property, plus a monthly stipend (TBD between $0 - $1250 depending on experience, ability to complete work, etc), all utilities, including WIFI and cable television.

Position can be from late April through November 30 or year round. There is ample summer employment available locally which you would be free to pursue while residing on the estate provided you are able to keep up with the caretaking responsibilities of the property. Must be attentive and respond to varying needs and help make our property a unique destination on Cape Cod. Perfect for a young couple looking to save money with no rent expense and willing to work hard or for a semi-retired couple who wants to enjoy Cape Cod and preserve their nest egg. Must be Non smokers, self motivated, hardworking, in good health, energetic and meticulous in maintaining the house and property. Would hope for a long-term commitment, taking pride in keeping up a beautiful place to live. No pets or children. No drama. Must keep professional appearance and conduct at all times around guests and owner. Must have excellent cleaning and landscaping references.

Our goal is to hire and retain qualified applicants, we would prefer to hire a couple who is looking to stay 3+ years at the position.  After the 2nd completed season hiree will be eligible for an annual bonus.

Please send an email with a photo telling us who you are and what kind of situation you are looking for, including a brief resume. Responses will be given to good candidates for an initial telephone conference.