FEATURED JOB OPENING: Domestic Couple - Gastonia, NC

THREE SENIOR LADIES (mid 70s) LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN PRIVATE SERVICE AND LOOKING FOR A LONG TERM COMMITMENT. 

DUTIES WOULD INCLUDE ALL HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES, MINOR MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN DUTIES FOR A 9,000 SQUARE FOOT PERMANENT HOME AND A LAKESIDE VACATION HOME, AS WELL AS PERSONAL CARE FOR ALL THREE PRINCIPLES. COOKING SKILLS AND SERVING A MUST, PRIMARILY FOR THE THREE PRINCIPLES BUT  OCCASIONALLY LARGER GROUPS.  MUST LOVE ANIMALS AND BE ABLE TO RELATE TO TWO WELL KEPT MINI-DACHSHUNDS  AND ASSIST WITH THEIR CARE. 

MUST HAVE A NEGATIVE COVID TEST,  CLEAN DRIVING RECORD(S) AND BE AVAILABLE TO TRANSPORT PRINCIPLES TO APPOINTMENTS OCCASIONALLY.  

Winter Caretakers - Glendale Cove, BC

We are seeking a Seasonal Caretaker Couple to look after Knight Inlet Lodge, which is a privately-owned floating resort in Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet, British Columbia.  The work months run from early October 2020 until the end of April 2021, although date flexibility may be required (start and finish dates).  Our Caretaker position is unique in that the winter months offer a high level of solitude and seclusion while working in a remote environment with minimal interaction.  The Lodge is accessible by float plane and boat only.

Job Requirements:

1. The Caretaker Couple should have a genuine desire to work together and be able to demonstrate having done so successfully in previous positions. Candidates should have a proven ability to work in a remote setting for an extended period of time.
2. Experience in equipment, mechanical systems with the ability to monitor off-grid equipment including power, septic, fuel and electrical systems.
3. Basic knowledge of technology including computers, cell phones, Wi-Fi, Internet research, record keeping.
4. Physically fit with the ability to perform work in an outdoor environment with an ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds.
5. It is a requirement to have BC Boaters' License and have experience operating small marine vessels in variable ocean conditions.
6. Ideally, applicants will be local and familiar with the area.
7. Friendly, good communication skills, organized, responsible, solid work ethic, self-motivated.
8. Neat and clean appearance, and drug-free.
9. Must be legally able to work in Canada;
10. Be prepared to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Salary: 

$2,400 per month (total, $1,200/ea.) for a couple.

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligibility:  

A discretionary performance bonus may be available during the winter months, based on General Manager and owner group assessment of the caretaker’s overall attitude and work performance.   

Accommodation & Meals: 

Included.  (This does not include personal items, toiletries, medicines, etc.)  Other than getting to Campbell River, your only living expenses while at the lodge will be personal items.

Caretaker(s) are required to develop meal and food supplies plan prior to flying into the Lodge.  Fresh produce, fruit and restocking of food will be supplied at no cost every 3 weeks during the winter months.

While at the lodge, the caretakers will be housed in a self-contained room.  Bedding, towels and food preparation equipment is provided.

Amenities:

Satellite internet access, and there is a satellite phone for emergencies.

Dates of Employment: 

Actual caretaker work dates will be approximately early October through end of April.  Caretakers may not have the option to leave the Lodge except for a serious emergency.  In the event of an emergency, the General Manager will make all reasonable efforts to safely accommodate the Caretakers, depending on the nature of the emergency.  The General Manager must approve any additional planned multi-day leave from the Lodge by the Caretaker(s) during this agreement period.

Transportation:

We supply transportation by float plane from Campbell River to the Lodge in the fall and back to Campbell River in the spring.  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties of the position include but not limited to the following:

1. Provide an on-site presence at all times to prevent the facility from being damaged or vandalized;
2. Monitoring of off-grid systems that include electrical, hydro, batteries and water supply;
3. Basic equipment maintenance and upkeep -- generators, boat engines, and lodge infrastructure;
4. Snow removal from the Lodge floats and facilities during winter snowfalls;
5. Light janitorial and cleaning duties;
6. Keep all lodge equipment, tools and shops tidy and organized;
7. Burning garbage and consolidating non-burnable garbage so it can be flown out;
8. Transferring fuel, monitoring storage tank fuel levels;

1. Keep road clear and free of debris;
2. Meeting floatplanes at docks, loading / unloading of float planes;
3. Submission of daily weather reports to Vancouver Island Air;
4. Twice daily check-ins to the General Manager;
5. Weekly reporting on all activity to the General Manager;
6. We require our staff to present themselves in a professional manner at all times; 
7. Other duties that may be required from time to time.

Pets:

Unfortunately, pets cannot be accommodated. 

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Live In Couple - Potomac, MD

Seeking Live in couple to take care of 8,000 sq ft home in Potomac MD. The homeowners normally travel (pre-covid) 120 days a year and hope to return to that schedule soon. 

This position would suit a couple looking to get into the arena of private service or a seasoned couple looking to slow down and take care of a smaller property with less responsibilites and after ( covid) more leisure time). 

The home owners have their own cook, so only meal needed is a simple breakfast.

Your own apartment/seperate entrance/use of car for work and private use

Salary $75,000  

Duties to include: cleaning, laundry, organizing, outdoor grounds upkeep( minimal) leaf blowing,walkways swept and snow removed. Car maintenance and fueling,errand running,grocerey shopping, returns, dry cleaners, vendor management. 

Please email for full job description, position looking to be filled ASAP!

Current couple are leaving after 4 years. 

Apartment Manager/Maintenance Couple-Part-time - No City Specified, NV

Maintenance and Property Manager wanted in the retirement community of Mesquite, Nevada for brand new 48 executive studio suites. Many golf courses near by.

The position is part time, estimated average of 30 hours weekly (15 hours weekly each) office to be open 3 hours Monday through Friday except holidays.

Either mornings 9-12 or afternoons 1-4 decided by you.

Position could be start as early as late October or as late as the first of January.

Features for easy up-keeping:
Warranties on everything, with 2 years on all appliances.
-Exterior low maintenance landscaping with drip systems.
-Low maintenance building, exterior stucco and cultured stone, fiberglass; tall stain grade exterior doors.
-Soundproofing upgraded, quite community living.
-High efficiency LED lighting with DC ceiling fan.
-Granite countertops.
-Solid wood interior doors and trim.
-Covered parking, 1 per unit except ADA units (2) are not covered to accomodate vans.
-Washer dryer included.
-High efficiency Ducted HVAC with upgraded ceiling and wall Insulation, self contained, removable, system easily replaced by independent contractor with extra units onsite.
-Full kitchen with upgraded appliances, microwave, dishwasher, stove and fridge.

Being an apartment property management would be defined as managing rental properties and overseeing the people (tenants) that live in the properties.The areas of responsibility encompassed by being an apartment or property management are many and varied.

Following is a list of common duties as an apartment management:

• Enforcing property rules and regulations
• Handling evictions when necessary
• Mediating disputes between neighbors
• Preparing reports for the owners/management company
• Light maintenance of property grounds and landscaping including drip system repairs
• Cleaning of common ares, which include all walkways, elevator, stairways, parking lot and grounds
• Providing property security and observation duties
• Supervising work when outside contractors needed
• Preparation of vacant units for rental. This would include a basic knowledge of touch up finishes, electrical, plumbing, and other general maintenance required

In addition to this list of duties, working in apartment manager jobs require a good working knowledge of fair housing laws.  Other requirements would include strong interpersonal and business communication skills, attention to detail and organization, being competent with office management software, as well as a working knowledge of financial reporting.

The successful candidates must have a positive attitude, professional image, and possess good organizational skills and communication skills. The successful candidates must be willing to be on-call. This position includes a studio apartment with a salary of $15,000.00 to $19,000.00 per year depending upon experience, after 1st year of employment 2 weeks paid leave.

Candidates should be able to pass a drug screen as well as a background check and have a point free valid drivers license.

Landscape/Ranch manager and Wedding venue Helper - Cottonwood, CA

Seeking an active couple for seasonal work (April through October) on our ranch and at our wedding venue. We have a 65 acre black angus beef cattle ranch which includes a manicured garden venue.

We are specifically looking for a couple to manage the garden and lawn care for the venue and also need help with basic ranch chores such as irrigation, fence repair and feeding animals. In addition, help is needed during events for set up of tables and chairs, on site help during events and clean up. Must be able to lift and fix things in a pinch. You never know what will happen during a wedding!

STUDIO APARTMENT AVAILABLE on site. We look forward to hearing from you. This is a beautiful place to spend some time if you enjoy the ranch life and also working with people and taking care of their needs during their most special day! Thank you.

Mobile Home Community Manager/Maintenance - Dimondale, MI

Looking for motivated couple to manage a beautiful mobile home community. Community manager will handle day-to-day operations, collecting rents, showing homes to prospective tenants, etc. Community maintenance duties include landscaping, snow plowing, monitoring the wells/ wastewater lagoons, pool maintenance, remodeling homes, carpentry and overall upkeep of the community.

Home and utilities offered as part of compensation package.