Location: Houston, TX (I-10 & Lopp 610)
Schedule: TBD/Open to Discussion
Compensation: $25 – $30/hour
Benefits: 20 days PTO, Paid Holidays
Overview
A young and growing family in west Houston is looking for a property caretaker to care for their newly constructed home and grounds. The family is a down-to-earth Texas family with strong roots that value the people around them.
The ideal candidate will have a strong history of grounds and property care and can ensure the grounds and household mechanicals are cared for. They will be self-motivated, articulate, and able to cultivate a positive relationship with the principals and vendors. Additional responsibilities will include basic household maintenance and minor repairs. We are searching for a jack of all trades that will enjoy cultivating a beautiful environment.
Requirements
- 5 years industry experience
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Valid Passport
- Capable of passing extensive background check and BAI interview
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & excellent eye for detail.
- Punctuality
- Strong English and Communication skills
Duties & Key Success Factors
- Communicate property needs to Principals on a regular basis
- Highly organized & an excellent eye for detail.
- Mowing (weekly in winter, bi-weekly in summer)
- Bed cleaning
- Pruning, trimming, deadheading, and replacement of dead plants.
- Seasonal planting
- Sprinkler system maintenance and repair (PVC knowledge)
- Pool and pool equipment maintenance/diagnostics
- Exterior cleaning (driveways, patios, doorways, light fixtures, gates, garages)
- Property walks to check fencing and poison ivy and poison oak.
- Non-Toxic Chemical use knowledge
- Transport vehicles for maintenance as needed.
- Heavy lifting
- Furniture & toy assembly and general household repairs.
- Special project help
- Cleaning and maintenance of “outbuildings/structures”
- Property clearing as needed
- Holiday decor
Other Considerations
While the ideal candidate will fill all the above requirements and success factors, the families are willing to provide training resources to a candidate that fills 90% and demonstrates a positive outlook and strong work ethic.
Social Media: Pictures of the children, the residence(s) and/or other assets should never be posted to social media at any time. Any pictures taken for information or informative purposes should be deleted after sending. If a backup is needed, the photo should be uploaded to the family’s cloud drive and immediately deleted from the device.
Punctuality: It is absolutely required that the Principals can count on you 100% and that you are punctual in getting to the residence for your assigned hours.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs many times a day
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
Job Features
| Job Category | Groundskeeper, Handy Man |
