Live-In Property Caretaker Couple Wanted ASAP in beautiful - Santa Fe, NM

We are in search for a couple to live-in long-term and help manage a beautiful estate in Tesuque, NM. The family has a full-time estate manager who is on duty from 8am-4pm M-F, the couple will need to help in the “off-duty hours” of the EM after 4pm M-F and on weekends. The hours to start are 40/week split between the couple. The couple will have their own private 2300 sq ft house with a small garage shop and storage attached. They will also have use of the spa and pool when there are no guests or by arrangement. The couple can have their own pets, but the family prefers the couple does not have small children due to all the water features on the property.

This position is only through the Deborah Calkin Agency, which is 100% free for all job seekers even after job placement. Our fees come directly from our clients. We are looking to fill this position by mid July 2015 and all out-of-state applicants must be available and willing to drive or fly to Santa Fe, NM within the next two weeks until mid July to meet our client in person on the property. In order for couples to be considered for this position, we must have received a Domestic Application filled out by each person here http://www.debsdomesticagency.com/apply-for-a-job/ with a resume and photo since you are not local. Once we receive the application, we will be contacting couples based on their experience and long-term work history. If you are contacted by the agency we will then need colored copies of each applicant’s drivers license, social security card and any other documents or certifications that you feel would be beneficial or related to this position. Since we are trying to fill this position so quickly everything must be emailed or faxed to us. Once we have received everything we will then schedule a Skype or Facetime interview before we can submit your resumes to our client. All out-of-state applicants must be willing to pay their own way to Santa Fe to meet with our client whether or not they are offered the job. We can also schedule a Skype or Facetime interview with the Estate Manager or our client before the couple decides if it’s worth it to make the drive or flight to Santa Fe.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Snow management: road plowing, road treatment and walkway clearing- unpredictable
  • Landscaping and erosion control tasks such as weeding, mowing, fertilizing, planting, digging culverts as needed, etc.- each day M-F
  • Potted plant watering and dead heading- weekend
  • Checking man-made creeks- weekend
  • Christmas decorating and preparation- seasonal
  • Assisting guests on arrival with keys, questions and property instructions. Night or weekends
  • Alpaca and chicken/duck care- weekend
  • Mail and package delivery to main house- evening and weekend
  • Pick up and dropping off of owners and possibly family at Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports.
  • Emergency maintenance issues and vendor assistance (property manager guidance will be available)- unpredictable
  • Walking property and checking buildings in general and being comfortable inquiring with anyone unexpected coming onto property day or night.
  • Assisting owners when they are in residence – unpredictable but generally scheduled.
  • Thorough knowledge of property and guest guidelines.
  • Responsible for reporting any unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the guests or the property.
  • Other duties as requested by property manager or estate owners.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

  QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual(s) must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and independently. The position requires a strong commitment to working in partnership with the property manager to ensure that property buildings (including caretaker residence) and grounds are well maintained and cared for. Qualified persons must be self-motivated, have critical thinking skills, excellent people skills, and proficient on computer.

  This is a no smoking property (exception made for some guests but not for residents).