FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaker Couple Wanted - 200 acre Ranch on Lake Athens - Athens, TX

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, organized, and self-directed couple with a positive attitude.  The couple will maintain the primary residence, the caretaker’s residence, guest house/garage, horse barn and stable, all outbuildings, grounds, equipment, and animals on a ranch.

This position is for a family’s second residence and requires that the couple live on site.  A 2,000 s.f. 5-bedroom house, built in 2005, is provided for the job, as well as a Ford F150 pick up truck.

When the family is in residence or during special events, the schedule is flexible and can require long hours over holiday weeks or weekends.  When the family is not in residence, schedule is a normal five day work week. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

*Maintain the property to the highest standard.   

*Provide security.   

*Perform all required grounds keeping duties, including mowing and edging, light tree trimming, weeding, mulching, spring and fall clean-up. 

*Maintain all vehicles including cars, trucks, tractor, ATVs, motorcycles, boats and jet skis.

*Handle preventive maintenance and repair on all buildings.

*Handle preventive maintenance and repair work for all equipment.

*Keep building exteriors clean; repair and paint building exteriors, as needed.

*Clean window and door seasonally.

*Maintain fences and gates.  

*Keep property and equipment organized and clutter-free, including yard debris.

*Supervise and manage special improvement projects as directed by owner.

* Maintain boats, jet skis and the boat dock.

 *Housekeeping

*Laundry duties, washing and ironing, as needed or twice daily when the family is in residence.

*Organize, manage and restock household inventories.  Grocery and supply shopping, as needed.

*Care of fine furnishings, artwork and delicate surfaces and linens.

* Will be required to prepare, serve and clean up evening meals when family is in residence.

* Assist in clean up during special events and dinners, as required.

*Provide care and feeding for all farm animals, including horses and a camel. 

*Cleaning barn and corral.

*Arrange for delivery and storage of hay each season,

*Purchase and restock other food including grain, as needed.

*Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license

Flexible schedule

Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical and technical systems.

Ability to work with minimal direction.

Strong project follow through.

Strong knowledge of property maintenance.

Ability to pass thorough background check. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  No criminal background.

English, written and spoken.