Domestic Couple - Hiring ASAP - North Salem, NY

DOMESTIC COUPLE FOR NORTH SALEM, NEW YORK ESTATE

A private family is seeking a live-in domestic couple to provide caretaking and household support on their dynamic Westchester estate. The couple must work independently from one other, one as a hands on caretaker of its buildings and grounds, the other to serve as a hands on household aide. The couple must possess peerless judgment and discretion and be able to communicate clearly across all levels of the household, from the Principals, to household staff with kindness, professionalism and focus.

CARETAKER

The caretaker is a hands on service professional and clear communicator, eager to work within a team to maintain an immaculate property with the following responsibilities:

●  Feed and clean goat and chicken pens according to protocol

●  Maintain livestock supplies

●  Empty and consolidate all property trash and recycling bins according to protocol

●  Refuel, restock and clean family cars on a daily basis, according to protocol

●  Maintain all garage facilities and ensure all vehicles and equipment are kept pristine, according to protocol

●  Possesses a hands on working understanding of the systems of the home, including HVAC, irrigation, utilities, water, electric, and fleet management

●  Ability to troubleshoot any and all problems, make immediate repairs and escalate issues to Estate Manager

●  General landscape maintenance with support of landscaping contractors

●  Drive family and guests as needed

●  Receive deliveries

●  Assist household staff with any other duties

●  Work closely with other staff to anticipate Family’s needs and schedules

●  Fluent English speaking

HOUSEHOLD AIDE

The household aide is a hands-on service team playing professional working primarily inside the home, eager to serve the Principals with the utmost care, professionalism and discretion. The Household Aide is always doing something, as there’s always something to do. While there is a daily protocol, it is also a fluid position, depending on the demands of the moment and requires the greatest flexibility, clear communication and attention to detail with the ability to anticipate the Family’s needs and to pivot at a moment's notice. Fluent English speaking is essential.

The responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

●  Full ownership and accountability for:

○    Daily lunch preparation for principals and children

○  Incoming deliveries

○  Maintaining household inventories, rotating stock and ordering

○  Feeding, bathing and walking household pets and maintaining their health

●  Housekeeping, according to specific protocol including:

○  Cleaning

○  Laundress duties

○  Organizational projects

●  Providing on demand support for:

○  Child Care

○  Occasional driving of principals and children to and from appointments

○  Meal preparation and cleanup of breakfast and lunch with support of housekeeping and child care team

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Start date: As soon as possible

Working week: Typically M-F, with long days – Flexibility of working weekends when needed

Accommodation: 3 Bedroom Guest House

Healthcare : Full Health Care Insurance to include Vision & Dental

Must pass full background and reference check