FEATURED JOB OPENING: Onsite Property Maintenance/Management Team - Elgin, IL

On-site property manager/maintenance couple for 28 unit Apartment building in Elgin, IL needed.  Must clean, paint, and make repairs.  Basic plumbing (fix/replace sinks, toilets; clear kitchen and bath drain clogs); basic electrical (replace outlets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, exhaust fans and resolve blown circuits).  General decorating and repairs (painting, replace fixtures, cabinets, windows, ect).  Ensure apartments are clean, repaired, and ready to rent.

Show vacant units to prospective renters and complete rental paperwork.  Promptly act on tenant requests for maintenance/repairs, keep grounds clean and maintain building cleanliness, collect rents, issue late payment notices, perform landscaping and cut grass, perform snow removal, make sure common areas are clean (stair railings, hallways, laundry room).  Assist in rehab of units and schedule and supervise services of third party contractors.

Couple required.  Understandng of landlord/tenant laws desired.  Compensation includs a Three (3) bedroom Two and half Bath (2 1/2) Townhome.

Must have good credit.  No dog policy.  Cats allowed.  Employment subject to acceptable background and credit check. 

See our website for pictures of the property. 

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Seeking Active Couple to Help Ranch - Sarasota/Bradenton, FL

We are looking for a couple who enjoys rural life in SouthWest Florida --and working on the land YEAR ROUND-!.  (This is not a snowbird opportunity - you need to be here through the summer)

We have a small, private, quiet ranch 30 minutes east of Sarasota/Bradenton area and are looking for a ranch hand married couple to care for the ranch(hands on work) and live in a '2016 40' pop-out RV ; 40 hours per week per couple (RV, electric, trash, and high speed internet provided.) required.  Weekend work required for animal care.  .  

This opportunity is well suited for an active couple who have alternative sources of income that allow them to work from home (e.g., internet jobs), social security)..  The perfect couple for this situation appreciates a healthy, quiet lifestyle, outdoor work in Florida and wants to enjoy their retirement in the rural area east of Sarasota, and at the same time, live very affordably in a quiet, beautiful setting.  

Background in handyman, animal husbandry, gardening and irrigation, electrical and mechanical repair is needed.  

The position would provide a furnished, newer '40 RV and enjoyment of the 60 acre farm with large organic garden for their use, walking trails, and fresh eggs are among the benefits..

The work day will include care of cattle, guard dogs, fruit trees, garden, landscape and chickens plus maintenance tasks.  Experience with raising cattle desired.  Most important is a seious interest is getting away from the fray and living a simple rural life.  NO PETS. NO SMOKING.

We are looking for a couple who is interested in a healthy, rural lifestyle and in living quietly in our peaceful habitation.  We believe in a wholesome, conservative, drama-free lifestyle. NO DRUGS.

Please send your qualifications.  BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.  One year commitment required. Applicants seeking a long term commitment will be given preference,

Maintenance & Office Year Round - Gilroy, CA

Maintenance Laborer and Office Help

A Laborer is required to operate equipment such as, but is not limited to: utility vehicles, string trimmers, hand and push blowers, edger’s, spreaders, hand sprayers, weed eaters, and other equipment. Principle duties include but not limited to equipment operation; flower bed maintenance; restroom cleaning and light
janitorial duties; picking up debris; landscape and clubhouse maintenance tasks such as: weeding; raking; mulching; shoveling and digging; trimming; and other duties as assigned and typically found in landscape maintenance operations.

The person in this position must be able to get along well with employees, customers, clients and management and represent the RV Park in a positive light. The employee will perform most duties outside.  The employee will experience noise/vibrations outside. Job requires employee to perform duties at a company site; working alone and closely with others, in excessive heat & humidity, occasional cold; with exposure to chemicals, solvents, detergents, cleaners, fumes, smoke, gases; will walk on uneven surfaces and operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles. Essential Duties Operate various types of equipment and use hand tools typical to the landscape, horticulture maintenance field. Basic knowledge of landscape operations practices and equipment.
Perform equipment operation and other maintenance tasks according to established safety and risk management practices. Performs other duties as assigned.

The office duties will consist of answering phones, collecting rent, check ins and check outs etc.  

• We are open 7 days a week so schedules will vary.
• Job duties may be modified at any time.

We allow units that are 10 years and newer.

This is a year round position, so if you feel you are a good fit please submit your resume.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Host Couples Needed - Valdez, AK

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL VALDEZ ALASKA

Come join the owners and friendly staff at our RV Park located in downtown Valdez. Enjoy the scenery where the “Mountains meet the Sea”. Halibut and Salmon fishing, Columbia and Meares Glacier Cruises, Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Biking and Kayaking, are things that can be experienced, during the summer months, when you choose to work with us.

We are seeking two friendly, healthy couples to join our summer family mid May through mid September. We’ll need your help with phone reservations, front desk registration, ticketing on all excursions, light maintenance, and smiling customer service. A full hook site plus pay is provided for an average of 30-35 hour work week. We are going to have a very busy season, come join in the fun with us.

Work Camp Reservations & Grounds Maintenance - Spearfish, SD

Camground Couple / Black Hills Of South Dakota

Job Duties:          Housekeeper, Maintenance, Office Help, Groundskeeper, Pool, Retail
Compensation:   FHU and Salary

We are seeking a mature and reliable couple to join us at our award winning KOA in the Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. The successful candidate couple for this position will have the ability to assist with all aspects of the campground including front desk, grounds / pool maintenance, and the campground store. In return we offer a campsite for 24 hours per week (combined), $10/hour for all additional hours worked and a bonus at the completion of the season. 

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Seeking hardworking team (couple) with hotel property management skills - Cannon Beach, OR

We are a 3^rd generation privately owned hotel and vacation rental company located in Cannon Beach, Oregon.  Our current on-site managers have been with our business for over 25 years and are approaching retirement.  Our perfect scenario, is to find the right couple that is hard working, dedicated and looking for an opportunity with career growth potential.

Our current managers split roles between business operations and maintenance.  One half manages housekeeping, guest services, some administrative duties.  The other half manages the maintenance staff and is responsible for property operations (landscaping, remodeling, repairs).  This model has worked well but we are open to creative scenarios with the right team.

Our expectation is that our new couple would work with our existing managers for a period of time to gain experience.  As our current managers reduce work load and responsibility over time, the new couple increase management responsibility to the point of being able to run all aspects of the business.

Opportunity is currently available, but we are not in a rush.  Most concerned about finding the right fit.  Ideally filled by July 2018.

Experience and Expectations:

-          Hospitality and Maintenance experience preferred

-          Ability to supervise &/or manage a combined staff of 15-25 employees (housekeeping/maintenance/guest services)

-          Familiar with typical office systems and strong organization skills

-          Strong customer service attitude, positive attitude and presentation

-          Maintenance – ability to do all forms of maintenance, landscaping and repairs and remodel.

o   Replace windows and siding

o   Build decks, replace doors, install appliances, gas fireplaces, lock systems

o   Light plumbing, electrical (we hire trade professionals as needed)

o   Maintain schedules, work and project plans

-          Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required

-          Honest, trustworthy, dependable and looking for long term opportunity

About Us and What We offer:

-          Third generation family owned business, local owners active in business

-          Multiple properties consisting of multi-plex buildings, cottages and vacation rental homes

-          Oceanfront, Ocean View and Non-view rooms and cottages

-          Year Around Coastal Resort Community

-          Highly rated business with high guest satisfaction response and generations of return guests

-          Individual Salary Package (depending on experience)

-          Housing (either provided or subsidized depending on experience and salary package)

-          Generous benefits package

o   Health Insurance

o   Matching savings program

o   Paid Vacation

If interested in this position, please submit resume and brief background why we might be interested in your background and qualifications.  It is easy to notice when someone is just ‘mass responding’ to job post and we appreciate receiving serious inquires only.

** PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT PROPERTY DIRECTLY**

Possible FAQ’s

·         What housing is provided?  We have a 2 bedroom/1 bath apartment in a wonderful location set up for this opportunity (walk to work).  Total compensation package will determine if fully paid or subsidized.  Property is dedicated to employee housing as inventory in Cannon Beach is limited.

·         Pets?  Sorry but no.  Our hotel does not allow pets and we prefer that our employee housing be non-pet as well. 

·         Children/Family – situation dependent.  Not opposed, but accommodations offered would not fit a large family.

·         Does your property provide food services? No, not really looking for B&B food service type experience.

·         Hours?  Full time, 40 hrs a week.  Over time salary structure and ‘on call’ responsibility.  Weekends and Holidays are common but not all.

·         Interview Process?  Depending on response our plan will be to identify a few primary finalists and perform phone/skype interviews and eventually onsite interviews.  Local region is preferred but might plan travel for the right candidate to visit our location.