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Live-In Property Caretaker - Greenwich, CT

This is a live-in position and the hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m. On the property is a fully renovated two-bedroom, one-bath cottage located above the office, workshop, and two-bay garage.

Saturday and Sunday are the days off, however, the caretaker is required to sleep in the cottage seven days per week.

There will also be a caretaker’s assistant.

• Both employees must speak fluent English and communicate well.

Maintain daily liaison with the estate manager.

There is occasional driving of the employer to downtown Greenwich and her residence in Manhattan. Therefore, the candidate must have a general knowledge of both areas.

Must have handyman knowledge for light repairs : carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.

This is a hands-on role!

Position Compensation :

Salary : $75K Annually, paid on payroll, DOE, may be negotiable for the right candidate. Plus $10K Annually paid separately for the Dam Readings

Benefits :

After one year of employment : 2 weeks paid vacation, 5 paid personal days, one week salary as end of year bonus. Salary and benefits are assessed on a yearly basis.

No health insurance is offered.

Paid Holidays : New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Responsibilities :

Main House

Walk through daily to check the furnace, water pipes, run taps, flush toilets

Maintain outside grounds :

Mow lawn (approximately 30 acres

Trim hedges, rhododendrons, flower beds, weeding

Driveway and fences

Tennis court

Vegetable and herb garden, apple peach, and pear orchard

Collect mail from the mailbox daily

Basement : empty water from the dehumidifier daily (if not twice a day) during the summer months

Boathouse

Walk through daily to check on furnace, water pipes, run taps, flush toilets

Maintain outside grounds :

Mow lawn (approximately 3 acres

Flower beds, weeding

Driveway

Sand on the beach

Related Responsibilities

Removal of garbage from the main house twice daily including on weekends

Acquire bids for repair / work to be performed by outside contractors

Coordinate and supervise all outside contractor

Schedule propane delivery if not on auto-refill

Coordinate and supervise daily / weekly projects assigned to the assistant caretaker

Prepare monthly expense reports with receipts for the accountant

Weekly dam reading and photos to be emailed to the engineering company and others ​

Seasonal Responsibilities

Leaf removal at the main house and boathouse

Snow removal at both residences

Purchase of all annuals and perennials for flower boxes

Storing and setting up of all potted plants and potted trees on the terrace

Storing and setting up outdoor furniture at the main house terrace, pool, and tennis court

Awning on the terrace set up for summer and taken down for winter (schedule with vendor)

Cabana change room cover and cabana towel cover to be put on at the pool area

Tennis net and Adirondack chairs set up for summer and then stored in winter

Pool opened and closed (must schedule with pool service company)

Boathouse opened and closed

On Fridays during the summer months (Independence Day until after Labor Day) the  following work is to be done :

Terrace swept clean, all plants, potted trees and hanging flower baskets watered

Swimming pool cleaned and heated (coordinate with pool service company)

Driveway and tennis court swept clean

Additional Requirements :

Experience : 5+ Years of Experience with longevity in your previous roles (3+ years at individual positions)

References :  Minimum of 3 References

Background :  Background check upon a contingent offer of hire

Personality Traits :   Reliable, honest, hard-working, organized, excellent communication skills, flexible, and professional.