FEATURED JOB OPENING: On-Site RV Park Management Couple - Maintenance & Office - Yreka, CA

Domestic Couple Vacancy in Dublin, Ireland - County Mayo

A lovely family is looking for an experienced domestic couple to manage their recently purchased property, based in in the West of Ireland (county Mayo). This picturesque fishing and shooting estate is set on approximately 113 acres and is composed of numerous different components including woodlands, pastures, lake frontage, a garden, a number residential buildings, a boat house and stables.

The property will be used as a fishing and shooting lodge and holiday home. It is currently being completely refurbished and when not in use by the owners will be privately let for short term lettings (2 – 3 days) to high net worth visitors. 

This is a permanent position with beautiful accommodation provided.

Responsibilities

Estate Management
 

• Tend to and manage garden.
• Use farm machinery including tractor and PTO driven machinery to maintain road ways.
• Manage the mature native deciduous forestry (in conjunction with contractors where necessary).
• Cut wood for the open fires and stoves in the properties.
• Maintain fields and lawns surrounding the house.
• Maintain walkways throughout the grounds.
• Maintain paddocks and fencing in coordination with local farmers who utilize a portion of the land for agricultural cultivation and livestock.
• Liaise with and manage contractors as appropriate.
• Ensure the security of the estate.
• General maintenance of the properties.

Residences

There is one principal residence and two other residential buildings on the property. All have been recently renovated.

• Ensure residences are in good working order, inside and out
• Maintain highest level of cleanliness; duties include laundry, windows, vacuuming, dusting and all standard housekeeping responsibilities
• When family or guests are in residence, plan, prepare and cook meals when required (the family are keen cooks and guests may or may not require full catering).
• Keep the household stocked with kitchen staples for the family and other items, such as laundry detergent, that are needed.
• Keep up with seasonal work such as fireplace and flue cleaning, and gutter clean out and maintenance
• Ensure reliable wifi and telephone service at all times, coordinate with service providers as necessary
• Maintain appropriate service contracts for items such as pest control and gym equipment
• Maintain and review all utility suppliers and arrange bill payments
• Provide support to interior design team when decorating work is necessary
• Provide any other administration for the family as requested

Safety and Security
 

• Ensure home and personal security including liaising with alarm company to ensure up-to-date monitoring contracts, emergency contact lists and servicing agreements are in place.
• Ensure good attention to IT security for the family (with regular backups of data, virus controls and good levels of password management)

Other
 

• Ensure cars are kept cleaned, fuelled, taxed, insured and serviced (to schedule) at all times
• Ensure that other farm equipment (tractors/mowers etc) are maintained and serviced regularly

Requirements
 

• Looking for a long term lifestyle choice working environment.
• Highest level of personal service experience with private families and/or individuals.
• 3+ years of experience in running a country home/estate.
• A love of country living in a rural setting of mature forestry, lakes and mountains (a strong interest in fly fishing and shooting would be an advantage).
• Self-sufficient and independent.
• Proactive in addressing issues or problems; anticipate and address needs of family and guests before being asked.
• Strong work ethic.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• High level of creative and intuitive thinking and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Open to a flexible schedule.
• Negotiating skills to work effectively for the family with all suppliers and third parties.

Salary
Competitive (TBC depending on experience)

Management Couple for B&B in South West, France - Sarlat-la-Canéda

Live-in Management Couple

I am looking for a friendly, energetic couple to live-in to run the day to day aspects of my Bed & Breakfast in Sarlat, France.  I have a small, very successful B&B with 4 rooms, plus a self-catering apartment both centrally located in Medieval Sarlat.

The position is for a 8/9 month period per year from March until the end of Oct/Nov (flexible).  There is also the possibility to start in February for training which can be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities include:  Breakfast service, cleaning of the rooms and the property, checking guests in/out, laundry & ironing, shopping for food, minor repairs and maintenance of the property, being available for concierge service, small amount of gardening in the Courtyard.

Customer service is my number one priority, a small, intimate business that always serves with a smile makes guests feel like family.  I have built a successful business by offering a warm, welcoming service and more importantly with the friendliness and familiarity of a B&B.

Applicants must speak English and with some French would be preferable.

This position offers accommodation and a wage.

If you feel you could continue the warm and friendly service that my B&B has been built on, please get in touch.

Ranch caretaker couple - Santa Barbara, California, CA

We are looking for a long-term couple to provide daily maintenance of a 60-acre private, family-owned ranch 30 miles north of Santa Barbara. The property is a vacation retreat for the owners and their grown children and family who do not live full-time on the property. 

Caretakers must live on the property and be able to do general land and garden maintenance, handyman repairs, house and other building maintenance and cleaning and laundry duties.  Caretakers are provided a separate new-construction two-bedroom house in which to live on the property. (Couple must not have children living at home.)

Duties will vary at different times, depending on need and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties:

•  Landscape & Road Maintenance – tree trimming, brush clearing, orchard maintenance, and general upkeep; Operate and maintain farm machinery, tractor, skip loader, chipper, chain saws, tools etc.

·  Water Management – Maintenance of water systems including wells, pumps, cisterns, water lines, irrigation, sprinkler, water storage tanks, fire hydrants

·  Handyman – plumbing, electrical, general carpentry and repair work. Building maintenance. Equipment maintenance.

·  Security – maintain security of the gated property at all times.

·  Owner’s home maintenance & cleaning, including laundry, linens, windows, and deep cleaning.

·  Pool & spa maintenance.

·  Owner assistance – housekeeping, laundry, assist in kitchen, drive to town to purchase supplies; assist owner and family with ranch activities when in residence.

·  Any and all other ranch duties as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have landscape and road equipment operation/maintenance experience.Preference will be given to candidates who are mechanically inclined and have a background and skillset working with a wide variety of tools, power tools, landscape maintenance tools, machinery and farming equipment, and experience servicing vehicles and maintaining machinery.

•  Must be willing to be flexible with work schedule, which may include occasional weekends (for which comp-days will be provided). The job generally requires five days/week, 8-hours per day and night work is very rare.

• Must have good communication skills and communicate regularly with owners via text, email and phone.  Must be dependable, honest, and trustworthy.

•  Must be U.S. citizens or have valid working papers; have valid driver’s license and clean DMV report; provide a work history and references, including phone numbers; and pass a drug test/background check.

Compensation:

We provide a private, new construction, two-bedroom, one-bath home on the property. The kitchen opens to an outside patio area, and the home includes direct TV and wifi and gas/electric. In addition to providing housing, there is an annual salary of $28,000 – 35,000, depending on experience.   

Campground Staff Couples Wanted - Summer 2018 - Squamish, BC

What type of individuals are we looking for?

Do you take pride and satisfaction in doing your best at no matter what you do? Do you enjoy bringing a smile to others when you are of service to them? Are cleaning toilets not a big deal to you? Are you energetic and prefer to be on the move rather than to sit watching time pass? Do you want to experience living, working and playing in an outdoor paradise? If you answered yes (be honest with yourself) to these questions then we’re looking for you, otherwise you need not apply. If you're the type who needs someone telling them what to do next, you're probably not well suited to this type of job as self-initiative is an essential trait being sought. Those looking for somewhere to “park their RV” need not apply, this is a job posting. You need to be Jacks and Jills of all trades, handy at typical household type4chores, types of repair and maintenance tasks. You also bring a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility in committing to be part of a team of several couples who enjoy being outdoors and helping others pursue a memorable camping experience.

What type of job is it? Where is it?

This is not a “host” job. This is a near full time position for 4 months, May 1st through to the Labour Day weekend with the potential to extend to the Thanksgiving weekend. Camping experience is essential and prior experience working in a campground is much preferred. We’re looking for physically fit couples to work in an 80+ site rustic campground in beautiful Squamish, BC, also known as the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada. If you enjoy biking, hiking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, photography, white water rafting, among other outdoor pursuits then Squamish is where you want to be. The campground is consistently rated at 4.5/5 stars on Google and TripAdvisor and is a family oriented campground with a non-amplified music policy. You need to be able to legally work in Canada. We are 45 minutes south of Whistler and 50 minutes north of Vancouver. It is not uncommon to observe bear, cougar, and coyote in the vicinity or on-site at times during the season so, be sure that you have a comfort level with wildlife contact.

What does the position entail?

There are three aspects to the running a campground; maintenance, guest services, and policy adherence. As a couple, one will be focused on guest services working in the office / store where duties include guest registration and reservations using a web-based system on a Windows 10 computer. Answering in-person and phone inquiries about the campground and recreational activities in the area. The store has an ice cream bar, beverage / snacks and camping supplies for which you will use an IOS point-of-sale app. You will handle both cash and credit card transactions and conduct an end-of-day reconciliation. You will be expected to multi-task in this busy environment all the while being welcoming and genuine in your guest interactions. When time permits, light housekeeping duties will be required to provide a welcoming and sanitary environment. The other individual will be primarily assigned to maintenance duties. This is a physically demanding position requiring walking, overhead lifting, carrying weights up to 40 lbs, reaching high / low, pulling / pushing, and climbing ladders. You can expect to rake, sweep, paint, wash, cut grass and trim branches, repair broken items, lift / carry supplies, move picnic tables and fire pits, collecting and sorting recycling, among other activities. You can expect to clean toilets, showers, sinks and mirrors, wash floors, pick up trash and recycling, rake sites, and empty fire pits. Some of these tasks are done several times per shift. You can expect to carry bundles of firewood, and during a fire ban lifting and carrying 20 lb propane tanks and gas fire pits. Should the need arise, you may have to direct incoming campers in their vehicles / trailers to assist office staff on Fridays of long weekends.

The policy adherence aspect of the position will require night patrols after the 10 PM quiet hour to ensure guests are being respectful to their neighbours. Either individual or both can do this walking patrol which is typically 30-45 minutes in length or until confident that campers will not be disruptive. During high season such patrols are nightly however, during low season the patrols are typically required only on Friday and Saturday nights. The other policy adherence aspects are being vigilant to ensuring guests are not damaging property or the natural environment. This is a shared responsibility of all campground staff.

There are two “seasons” to a campground, low and high. Low season is May 1st to June 15th then Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day at which time maintenance is the priority in order to either prepare for high season occupancy or to prepare for campground closure. High season is when children begin summer break and serving our guests during full occupancy is the priority. Maintenance projects are only those essential to the guest experience such as landscaping and repairing property.

Any other job requirements?

You must have your own self-contained RV unit, no longer than 34 feet. The ability to drive a standard shift vehicle is an asset. All employees must hold a valid driver’s license from your home jurisdiction. A uniform shirt / jacket is provided and you will be required to have appropriate footwear and pants / shorts, work gloves and flashlight. Each couple should have their own cell phone / smartphone.

How many hours does this entail? How much does it pay?

A full-serviced (30A electricity, water and sewer) site is provided in exchange for 30 hours of work per couple per week. Additional hours are paid at a rate of $15.00 - $ 18.00 hourly per person up to a maximum of 40 hours per week in total per person. A provincially mandated 6% vacation pay is included in this hourly rate. Typical weekly hours will be 30-36 per person during high season. Couples will work similar hours and will be provided the same two days off each week. The campground’s office / store hours are 9 AM to 9 PM during high season and low season hours are 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday to Thursday and 9 AM to 9 PM Fridays and Saturdays. Flexibility in the shift schedule to accommodate personal needs are considered on an individual basis. Laundry facilities for staff only are available on site.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, we’re a dog friendly campground however, they must be leashed and not barkers.

Have questions? Want to apply?

Ready to start working at a great summer job in beautiful British Columbia? Send your resumé and any further inquiries via email.

Job Type: Part-time

Required experience:

• campground work: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• Class 5 Drivers License

Hotel Full-time Front Desk - Walden, CO

Our 38 unit hotel that sleeps 140 is seeking two Full-time, 40 hrs/wk Front Desk Help, $15/hr, $.50 raise after 6 months & 1 year. 1 week pd vacation after a year. Our town is located at 8100' elevation, in the beautiful mountains.

Sportman's Paradise: hunting, fishing, snomobiling, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, 4 wheeling, sand dunes, hiking, biking, moose, elk, wildlife, & much more. Non- smokers. Must love sales, type 20 wpm, honest, be very outgoing, dependable, reliable, pay attention to details, deal with conflict professinally, & supervise employees. Some duties: answer phone lines, check guest in/out, wash/dry/fold laundry, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, stand, sit, climb stairs, walk, strip/stock rooms, & inspect rooms. No experience necessary. We will train the right people. Start immediately. Background Check and Drug Test Mandatory. Not 420 friendly.