FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaker/Domestic Couple Sun Valley Area - Ketchum, ID

Seeking an organized, smart, self-directed couple with a positive attitude and experience in caretaking and housekeeping.  This is a very "hands-on" position.

The couple will oversee maintenance and provide all housekeeping for a large estate in the Sun Valley, Idaho area. This position is for a family’s second residence and requires that the couple live on site. Compensation consists of private attached one bedroom apartment with a separate entrance with a garage, cable TV, WIFI and all utilities, plus a yearly salary commensurate with experience and references.

When the family is in residence or during special events, extended workdays and hours are required. When the family is not in residence, schedule is flexible. You will manage a grounds crew and the weekly contractors and must know how to do laundry, housekeeping and how keep a large home very clean.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·      Maintain the property to the highest standard - gardening/landscaping experience a definite plus

·      Handle preventive maintenance and repair, working with contractors for upkeep and repair of estate as needed

·      Organize, manage and restock household inventories including grocery and supply shopping, as needed

·      Assist in clean up after dinners and after special events, as required

·      Oversee care of chickens and of dogs when they are on-site, as needed

Requirements: COUPLES ONLY. 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 owner and guests. Valid driver’s license. Willing to work over holidays and have your holidays scheduled after or before. Knowledge of plumbing, electrical and technical systems a plus. Ability to work with minimal direction.  Strong project follow-through. Must pass thorough background check and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. No criminal background.  Applicants should have familiarity with living in the mountains.  While applicants from all areas will be considered, due to the short time frame, it will be difficult to interview and meet couples on-site who are too far afield.  Ideally this position would be filled by September 1, 2016. References from previous caretaking positions necessary.