Multi-Talented Caretaker Couple for Farm in Mountains of Western North Carolina - Waynesville, NC

Seeking an experienced, strong, energetic, organized, and self-directed working couple with a positive attitude to maintain private residence, grounds, equipment, organic farm and livestock in scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Salary and home are provided. Job commences September 1, 2014.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary jobs include but are not limited to animal care, gardening, and landscape maintenance.  At least one member of couple should have horse/livestock care and handling skills (vet tech and barefoot trimming would be a plus), knowledge of vegetable gardening, tractor and mower operation and basic maintenance, basic computer abilities.  Must be self-starters, have ability to see what needs to be done, and work well with or without supervision. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential to cooperate with family members and their guests, as well as with other employees and outside service agents in order to maintain a secure, courteous, and pleasant environment. Required computer skills include email, Google research, and expense recording in Microsoft Excel or Word.

Animal care:  Horses (4), llamas (6-10), sheep (7-10), 3 goats, chickens, 2 livestock guardian dogs, and barn cat; require cleaning, feeding, ordering supplies, basic first-aid, and keeping track of veterinary needs and administering maintenance meds. Occasionally supervise visiting grandchildren’s use of horses.

Gardening and landscaping:Help with planning and growing an organic vegetable garden; care of the landscaping along the drive and around the two houses to include mowing, weeding, weed-whacking, raking, leaf-blowing, mulching, and pruning; keeping driveway, ditches and drains cleared, assisting in the removal of dead trees.

House maintenance:  Misc. routine care, minor repairs, basic care of water and heating systems including basic maintenance (changing filters), minor troubleshooting, and turning system off and on depending on the season and owner occupancy. Schedule and supervise outside contractors for basic housekeeping chores, and interior/exterior cleaning of windows and interior woodwork.  Will need to learn the basics of the computer controlled lighting, sound system, TVs and entry gate.  Maintain the domestic water and generators. Manage special projects as directed by owner.

Equipment maintenance:   Arrange for maintenance and repair service for owner’s vehicle and farm truck, ATVs, Ventrac mower and tractor, power and yard tools, in addition to keeping equipment clean and fueled. Responsible for delivery or pickup of equipment to be repaired, or arrange for such to be done.

Financial:  Responsible for maintaining checking account and credit card for expenses directly related to farm and owners’ home.  Keep check book balanced, keep a record of receipts, and provide a spreadsheet monthly showing related expenses.

General:  Provide a presence as security for entire property. Perform all required grounds-keeping (with assistance from laborer and part-time owner presence). The couple (only) will reside in the caretaker home that is provided, with a limited number of pets. Keep both houses and yards in clean and orderly condition. Perform other duties as may be assigned. Typical work day is 8:00-5:00, beginning with feeding, checking with owners to plan activities. Weekends and holidays off except for feeding and rare occasional, part-time weekend work with comp time.

Must be non-smokers, no illegal drugs, but light social drinking acceptable.  No children. Separate timber frame house, salary and access to pickup truck provided, as needed.  Salary depends on experience. Pasturing and barn for two more horses is possible.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Resident Managers for Self Storage - Greater Phoenix Area, AZ

We have an immediate opening for a Resident Management Couple to work as a team to manage a Self Storage Facility in the Greater Phoenix Area. You will live on site in a company provided apartment with utilities paid and you must oversee the daily operations of the facility. We are seeking a two person team that both are highly ambitious,and professional towards customers and want to treat them as you would like to be treated. We place a great emphasis on friendly, professional managers that keep our commitment to keep a clean and safe which is well maintained at all times.

JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Sales and Marketing

Administration Duties

Tenant Collections

Cleaning and Maintenance

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma

Valid Drivers License

Computer Knowledge and Proficiency

Physical Ability to Maintain Property

Experience working with customers

Some Storage Experience Preferred

Postion includes salary, bonus plus on site apartment with utilities paid. Paid Vacation included

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT BOTH YOUR RESUMES, YOU MUST BE IN ARIZONA TO BE CONSIDERED.

Needed couple for Housekeeping/Front desk positions. - Jacksonville, FL

We need two dedicated individuals who can work together easily. We prefer one to do housekeeping, and the other to do Front desk. Must have own transporation to work, and be able to help out when we are shorthanded on either position. Prefer experience in housekeeping/ Front desk. 

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Retirement Community Manager - Burien, WA

Property Manager Positions available for a Married couple who want to make a difference in the lives of our treasured Seniors.  Join our experienced and dedicated staff to maintain a safe, secure and happy environment for our Seniors to thrive in.

Boulevard Park Place is a community of 126 apartment homes on an eleven acre campus designed for active, independent seniors who want to enjoy the freedom from home ownership.  Each apartment has a full kitchen and washer / dryer, private deck or patio and air conditioning.  We have large multi purpose rooms, beauty salon, two libraries, wood shop, craft rooms, indoor pool and spa.  Outside we have Koi ponds, large covered gazebo, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, ponds, raised vegetable areas for resident gardening and beautifully landscaped paths.

The Steinman Family built, own and run this beautiful community for the last 19 years..

House Parents - Gravette, AR

New Beginning Children's Homes is a Christian based residential care organization. New Beginning's is the newest premier placement for foster care children throughout Arkansas. All priority of placement is given to sibling groups to help ensure the closest unity of a family structure possible.

New Beginning's is currently working to complete our captial capaign in order to build 6; six bedroom homes, which each house 9 children. We are currently in construction of the second home. These homes are located on our 10.5 acre lot, which also houses our administration building, childrens library, gaming center, and therapeutic animal and cattle program.

While we are hiring for couples at this time, only 1 of the houseparents are required to work onsite full-time, leaving the other the ability to work regular business hours off site, if the desire to do so is there.

House Parents are responsible for direct care, appointment setting, transporting, and administering medication. House Parent are also responsible for fostering spiritual, physical, and emotional development in the home daily. Children attend church in the community weekly.  

Applicants must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED and experience working with children. Good work ethic, attention to details, the ability to work in a team setting. Applicants must also be able to multi-task, with the ability to complete paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Benefits include paid housing, company van for day to day use, $300.00 medical incentive per month, and paid vacation. House Parents will also receive a 6 month bonus, Christmas bonus, and Annual Bonus based of performance.

Applicants are also able to have a maximum of 2 children of there own to live in the home.

All applications will be reviewed upon submission. From this point interviews will be set for those that qualify.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Stablehand / Caretaker Couple - Pearce / Sunsites, AZ

Escape the winter in sunny Arizona!  Stablehand / Caretaker couple needed for small equine assisted therapy program in southeast Arizona.  Will consider individuals but prefer couple to split  duties which include feed and clean for 6-10 horses, maintain arenas and keep up grounds, help with therapy program one day per week. 

We are 80 miles southeast of Tucson, AZ. - a very rural setting but small town with amenities is only 7 miles away.    Horse experience preferred. Will train to help in the therapy program, but must be healthy, able to walk in sand outdooors for 45 minutes.
Non-smokers only. 

Private furnished apartment with yard and utilities provided in exchange for work so you must have an outside income and transportation.