CLOSED – Property Caretaker/Maintenance Handy Man

*CLOSED*

This Property Caretaker position is for an experienced professional seeking a unique opportunity. The role is to care for a 10,000 sq ft main house, 2000 sq ft cabin, 2500 sq ft mothers house on 150 acres, interior/exterior maintenance, project management, and occasional trips to home in Dallas to perform handy-man tasks and mechanical inspections.  The property is a lake house and secondary home on Cedar Creek Reservoir.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Manage daily access to the property
• Cleaning, care, and maintenance of vehicles. Create a schedule and maintain all mechanical equipment on the property.  Including ATVs, recreational vehicles, boats, property maintenance equipment.
• Maintaining and cleaning the garage.
• Maintain and troubleshoot any mechanicals that fails. Provide EM and Principals proposal options to perform any repairs.
• Ensure the property is maintained at all times and ready for Principal visits.
• Oversee renovation projects and report to Estate Manager & Principals.
• Find creative solutions to reoccurring issues
• Receive fuel deliveries
• Refuel Non-Ethanol fuel tank and Diesel as needed at local gas station.
• Interior & Exterior lightbulb check replacement and fixture cleaning.
• Pre-Arrival prep of main house perimeter to ensure a welcoming environment
• Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure prep/clean/store of boats, jet skis, and tow-behind toys. Should be in a “get on and go” state of readiness.
• Be available for walks with Mr. and/or Mrs. to discuss new and ongoing projects and report to EM.
• Cleaning, refinishing, and repair of patio and exterior furniture
• Weekly visits to Dallas property to perform maintenance checks, lightbulbs checks, and small projects.
• Coordinate and work in tandem with Landscape Manager & team.
• Boating Safety Certifications preferred.

Initial Projects Include:

• Removal of all dead trees on the property
• Burn backlog of debris
• Explore economic options for mowing field off the main road
• Cleaning & organizing equipment barn and garage
• Manage repair of dock and boat lifts.

Key Skill Requirements:

• Clear communication skills. Must be able to clearly speak, read and write English.
• Impeccable references and understanding of discretion.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Mechanically incline (Trade Licensing will place you at the top of the list)