Ranch Caretakers - North of Scottsdale, AZ

We are looking for a couple that would like to live in one of the most desirable locations in the US. The ranch is located north of Scottsdale on twelve quiet acres in the country with thousands of acres of public land directly surrounding the ranch. The home provided is a two bed room, fully furnished with all utilities provided (except phone and internet). 

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT TEAM - - San Jose, CA

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced property management team for a  manufactured home community in northern California.  This position provides a beautiful on-site manager's residence, including paid utilities and a company vehicle.

REQUIREMENTS:

Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00-5:00 with weekends off (except as needed for appointments and possible emergencies). Individuals must possess an attitude of self-motivation, problem-solving and hands-on approach.  The ability to establish excellent resident relations is required.  Applicants must apply as a team and live on-site in management provided home. Computer & maintenance skills are required. We offer excellent compensation & possible advancement opportunities. Candidates must pass a background check. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Review and screen potential applicants

Rent Collection

Eviction process as necessary

Prepare Monthly reports

Maintain organized resident files

Enforce community rules and follow all applicable safety procedures

Promote positive resident relations through various programs, such as newsletters and events.

Community maintenance, including landscaping and keeping common areas pristine.

Supervise community Maintenance Man. 

Qualified applicants please email both resumes and salary requirements to: (see below)

Compensation: $5,000+ DOE plus free housing and utilities.   

Community Assistant Managers - AZ, AR, CA, GA, LA, OR, TX

Come work at Sunshine Retirement Living, the newest and most innovative independent living company in the senior retirement industry. We are searching for experienced, savvy and self-motivated teams of two to work and live in a shared apartment as live-in Community Assistant Managers in some of the fastest growing US markets.

• If you’d like to work for a company that puts its residents and employees first, read on.
• If you’d like to work for a company that asks for your input, read on.
• If you’d like to work for a company that puts PEOPLE before PROFIT, read on.

This is an unrivaled opportunity and the chance to join our stellar team of industry experts, including CEO May Hasso, Chief Community and Resident Advocate Dick Glaunert, and CFO Quintin King.

Sunshine’s mission is to be the preferred senior living provider by offering value, choice and independence while promoting health and social interaction so as to exceed our residents’ expectations and enrich the lives of those we serve and employ.  Sunshine is a new, growth-oriented company with plenty of opportunity to move-up within our organization. Sunshine was founded in 2010 by senior housing industry veterans with a superior vision for all-inclusive independent retirement communities. Sunshine has already grown to operate 17 communities in 7 states. Be a part of our future success…

Benefits of Being a Community Assistant Manager at Sunshine:

• Attractive salary
• Position includes food and housing
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ample training and opportunity to grow with Sunshine
• Ability to give back to Seniors and make a difference in the lives of others

Minimum job requirements:

• Prior Senior Living Management experience of 3 years for Community Asst. Managers; including operational and financial experience in managing employees, customer service, purchasing, payroll and accounts payable/receivable.
• Willingness and ability to relocate and live at any of our 17 Communities.
• Willingness and ability to live on-site in an assigned shared apartment.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential.
• In addition to the above, the following skills are preferred: experience serving senior citizens; familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Community and Human Resources.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, supervision, training, guidance and communication while assisting with all aspects of Community management.
• Develop and implement techniques and resources designed to attain and maintain 100% occupancy at all times through effective community relations, special events, direct-inquiry calls, Community tours, etc.
• Devote time each week for community outreach, follow up on direct inquiries, and conduct tours for prospective residents.
• Follow the approved operating budget. Communicate with the management team and obtain approval for exceptions from the Director of Operations.
• Respond in a timely manner to resident complaints regarding any issue to assure residents are receiving services that meet Sunshine Retirement Living’s standards. Make recommendations for solutions to the Community Managers or Director of Operations.
• Exercise managerial and supervisory authority in a manner that complies with Sunshine Retirement Living’s guidelines and applicable laws.

Share responsibility with the Community Management team to respond to emergencies; evaluate resident’s needs, and take appropriate action.

Long term position for a mature, vibrant caretaking couple, to look after and maintain our vacation rental house & 5 acre vineyard - Oliver, BC

We are a relaxed, flexible, trustworthy and friendly couple, looking for caretakers who share these same qualities.

Caretaker’s private character home is a 3 bedroom house with propane fireplace, dining room, dishwasher, filtered water, 2 fridges in kitchen, fir floors, large rec room w/heated floor, storage room with washer/dryer & freezer, garage/workshop and huge garden for your use.  Our current caretakers have chickens, which would be welcomed again.  House is  currently semi-furnished, but can be unfurnished if needed. 

Paid duties include:

Cleaning of main house after departing vacation rental guests, which is normally every Saturday in July and August.   In the spring and fall months cleaning is generally Sundays or Mondays.  Cleaning takes approximately 5 hours for 2 people.  We rarely rent between November and April. 

Upkeep of grounds including weekly lawn-mowing (ride-on mower), minor pool cleaning (pool robot does most), sweeping, raking, leaf-blowing, weed-whacking and generally keeping the grounds neat & tidy at all times. 

If interested, couple may also be paid to do vineyard work, including most aspects of viticulture.

Some handy-person knowledge is required.  This is not necessarily a full time job, and if you work at home, and find (or have) a position with flexible hours, it’s additional yearly compensation, depending on work done.  Rent for caretakers house is $1000 per month, but we’re also open to trade.  Paid wages to be discussed when contacted.

Interviewing for April 1^st or sooner to start.

Please email with resumes and references, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Innkeeper Couple for Casa del Sol, Isla Contadora, Panama

Innkeeper Couple request for Casa del Sol, Isla Contadora, Panama, Central America. Job is available directly, 1 year commitment.

We are Casa del Sol, a nice, privately owned Inn with Property and Vehicle (UV) rental. We are looking for a motivated, outgoing, modern, Innkeeper couple.

Job Description

• Spanish and English required
• Mechanical Vehicle skills 
• Basic Computer skills
• Handyman skills
• Guest check-in and out
• Vehicle Rental handling
• Supervision of Staff
• Propertys maintenance
• Strong face to face customer service
• Daily e-mail update report 
• Prior hospitality experience preferred

Compensation

• In house living w/ Kitchen, Living room, Patio, Garden, Internet, CableTV etc.
• Tropical island living
• Best weather, warm temperature, crystal clear water all year around
• Fixed monthly income plus profit sharing

Please send your application with a recent photograph of you both.

Please check out our website for more information and fotos. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Caretaker/Innkeeper (Couple) - Gardner, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION:
INNKEEPER, THE IRONMASTER’S MANSION

ORGANIZATION’S MISSION:  To conserve natural resources and open space for the benefit of current and future generations through land acquisition, conservation easements, education, and outreach in the Central Pennsylvania region.  The CPC recently restored and now manages the Ironmaster’s Mansion at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County, PA, an effort to steward or region’s historic and natural assets and promote education and events to benefit the community.   With a 28-bed dormitory to accommodate overnight guests, the facility serves as an overnight hostel for Appalachian Trail hikers and visitors to the region; as a group rental and special events venue for weddings, school groups, scouts, family reunions, meetings, etc.; and, as a venue for educational programming. The Ironmaster's Mansion is located at the halfway point of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and right next to the Appalachian Trail Museum.  It is managed through a partnership with Pine Grove Furnace State Park and the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau.

JOB TITLE:  Innkeeper of the Ironmaster’s Mansion
 

TIME COMMITMENT:  Full-time from April to November and Part-time from November to March.  Hours are typically 7 am- 9:30 am for breakfast and check-out, and 5-9 pm for check-in.  One-day off per week.
 

COMPENSATION:  A private, one bedroom apartment with full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet, in addition to paid utilities, are provided for the Innkeeper. In addition, an hourly wage of $7.25/hour is paid to the Innkeeper for hours worked, with bi-weekly timesheet required.

LOCATION:  1212 Pine Grove Rd., Gardners, PA  17324

START DATE:  March 18, 2013

SUPERVISOR:  Executive Director, Central PA Conservancy
 

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This year round, live-in position requires the dedication and motivation to create an idyllic experience for guests to the Ironmaster’s Mansion while balancing the needs of the business.  Job requirements include breakfast preparation and serving, bed making and laundry, grounds work and property maintenance, seasonal renovation projects, reservations and of course guest interaction. The Mansion was built in 1829 so "handyman" skills are a plus. The property is located within the Michaux Forest, in the beautiful Pine Grove Furnace State Park.  Though it can be solitary in the winter months, it is very close to the Pine Grove Furnace Park Office, which remains open throughout the year. The location is within a 15 minute drive to Mt. Holly Springs, 20 minutes to Carlisle, PA, and 30 minutes to Shippensburg, PA.  It is less than 1 hour from Harrisburg, PA.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

Guest Check-in/Check-Out.  Innkeeper must check-in pre-reserved and walk-in guests from 5-9 pm daily and provide “Diddy Bag”; provide frozen meal, paper products, water, or any extra “goodies” dropped off for hikers; from 7-9:30 am daily, make breakfast, check-out, and clean; for group reservations, connect with contact person for any special arrangements, prepare kitchen, and arrange furniture as needed.

Housekeeping-Cleaning includes vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, trash, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, straightening beds, preparing Diddy Bags, replenishing supplies, and sweeping porches.

Landscaping-Innkeeper is responsible for lawn maintenance and may use the riding mower to mow Mansion grounds on a weekly or biweekly basis as needed; weed planted beds as needed; water trees and flowers regularly; remove snow in winter as needed; participate in volunteer clean-up days (once in spring and fall).

Repairs-Make minor repairs to the building as it gets heavy use in the high season.

Supplies- Purchase monthly cleaning, food, and maintenance supplies.

Accounting-Maintain a record of all individual registrations; add reservations to the internal Google Calendar; balance income and expenses at the end of each month with Executive Director.

Communications-Answer phones, respond to voicemail, manage Mansion website and email account, interact with guests, represent the Park, and attend monthly meetings of the management team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma and 2-5 years of work experience required; college degree preferred. 

Accounting and computer skills required for booking reservations, accounting for income and expenses for maintenance/supplies, managing the Mansion’s website and Facebook Page, and developing occasional flyers to promote special events reservations at the Mansion.

General experience with home maintenance, repair, and cleaning, to the standards associated with maintaining a public facility.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people over the phone and in-person is required.  Interest in conservation and history is important.  The Innkeeper must serve as a representative of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau, and the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy and will be held to professional standards as such

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Work is performed primarily on site.  Monthly meetings with management partners (Pine Grove Furnace State Park Manager, Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau Sales Representative, and CPC Executive Director). Travel to CPC or CVVB offices for these meetings may be required.  The position is an excellent opportunity for couples who can share the Innkeeper position, and pursue part-time positions elsewhere.  The position is also an excellent opportunity to begin or continue a career in hospitality, parks and recreation, historic preservation, and conservation, providing experience working for an established, yet small, nonprofit organization working to conserve natural resources in Central Pennsylvania.  The management approach is team-based, friendly, and professional, and relies on effective communication.

Disclaimer:  The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job.  It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of the position. The Executive Director, in consultation with the Board of Directors, has the sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.  This job description is not an employment contract.