This is a great opportunity to live on a beautiful , peaceful , tropical Hawaiian estate while maintaining its 5 buildings , grounds and gardens . We are looking for an individual/couple who will be responsible for regular and in-depth maintenance of our estate and its homes/ grounds and treating it with outmost pride and respect as if it was their own . Someone who is craft-oriented , has knowledge and background in basic building trades : carpentry , plumbing ,appliances , comfort in operating power tools, landscaping , knowledge regarding proper care and maintenance of lawn, trees, shrubs, flowers, irrigation etc (or manage the maintenance of ). Perform as needed maintenance , repairs , gardening , troubleshooting issues and planning and coordinating large maintenance projects . Cleaning of homes ( or organize , and oversee the cleaners ) , pick up and drive owners to airport , make sure owner car is filled , washed and ready to drive . Help vendors in preparing the property for events on as needed basis.
Job Qualifications: Experience:
Five years combined experience in two or more of the following areas: landscape maintenance, handyman services, facilities maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, events planning or other related areas of expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Valid Driver’s License
· Ability to maintain a highly productive work output without immediate supervision
· Ability to lift 50 pounds to a maximum height of 6 feet, including occasional lifting up to 80 pounds
· Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and remain standing and walking on feet for lengthy periods of time
· Ability to safely operate recreation machinery, power machinery, lawn care tools , mowers, edgers, clippers, Bobcat,.
· Ability to work " on demand "
· Good judgement and decision-making skills
· High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through of daily routines
· Ability to be proactive, anticipate needs, and initiate appropriate action steps, while being cognizant of the big-picture perspective
This is a full time position ( but you can set your own hours with lots of flexibility ) - comes with a charming , clean large one bedroom house in a very beautiful , serene setting .
This is an ideal situation for someone that is looking for a LONG term commitment ( our current caretakers are retiring after 6 years with us ) - we hope to find someone who likes nature ( our house is in a beautiful countryside ) , peace , who appreciates privacy but is also self reliant can step up and deal with situations when they arise. We understand that finding someone who posses ALL our needs will probably not happen , but if you can check off majority of them , we can make it work .
If you are interested in applying submit a resume and a cover letter that describes your interest and why you feel this position is right for you.
