Job Title: Estate Caretaker
Location: Northeast Ohio
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: The Facilities Manager
Hours: On-site, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About the Estate: We are a premier luxury estate, offering an exclusive and sophisticated environment with multiple buildings and expansive grounds. Our estate is designed to provide a five-star resort experience, where elegance and attention to detail are paramount. We seek a highly skilled, dedicated Estate Caretaker to ensure the property's appearance and functionality meet the highest standards, akin to world-class resorts.
Job Description: The Estate Caretaker will be responsible for maintaining the beauty, cleanliness, and operational efficiency of the estate grounds, ensuring all facilities and surrounding areas are kept to five-star resort standards. This includes managing the landscaping, upkeep of structures, and daily grounds maintenance for multiple buildings. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, a passion for excellence, and an exceptional work ethic.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grounds Maintenance:
- Maintain pristine landscaping, including lawns, flower beds, gardens, trees, and hedges.
- Ensure all outdoor spaces, such as walking paths, pools, terraces, and recreational areas, are cleaned, maintained, and properly landscaped.
- Seasonal planting, pruning, and maintaining outdoor greenery and foliage to ensure vibrant year-round aesthetics.
- Regularly inspect and manage irrigation systems, ensuring they are functioning properly and efficiently.
- General Estate Maintenance:
- Perform general upkeep of the buildings, including regular cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of outdoor structures, patios, and walkways.
- Oversee the estate's exterior lighting, ensuring proper functioning and optimal lighting ambiance.
- Ensure that all outdoor furniture, decor, and amenities are clean, in good condition, and properly arranged.
- Pool & Spa Management:
- Ensure the pool and surrounding areas are maintained to pristine standards, including cleaning, water quality testing, and equipment checks.
- Care for outdoor hot tubs, spas, and water features, ensuring all systems are in working order.
- Equipment & Inventory Management:
- Oversee and maintain estate grounds equipment, ensuring tools and machinery are well-kept and ready for use.
- Keep inventory of landscaping tools, materials, and supplies and coordinate replenishment as needed.
- Coordination with Estate Management:
- Work closely with the Facilities Manager to coordinate tasks and maintain a well-organized work schedule.
- Report any issues regarding infrastructure, machinery, or safety concerns to management immediately.
- Assist with coordinating any external contractors or service providers when necessary (e.g., pest control, heavy equipment repair).
- Security & Safety:
- Maintain the safety and security of the grounds, ensuring gates, fences, and outdoor structures are secure.
- Adhere to safety protocols for handling equipment and materials.
- Guest & Event Support:
- Provide support for private events or visits, ensuring outdoor areas are prepared and maintained.
- Respond promptly to any special requests or needs of guests staying on the estate.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of household mechanics and construction.
- Basic knowledge of handyman repairs.
- Specialized knowledge relating to property caretaking is a plus (i.e., landscaping, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.).
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Experience working in a luxury setting with high attention to detail.
- Ability to anticipate the needs and desires of the principals and be proactive with property care.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
Other Requirements:
- Work well in a team setting and take direction but also handle projects independently and take initiative.
- Be receptive to constructive feedback and accountability.
- Perform duties outside the normal scope of work to assist other departments as needed.
- Maintain a positive and supportive attitude in the workplace.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in property caretaking or a similar field.
- Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays, or irregular hours, as needed.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to operate trucks, golf carts, power tools, and landscaping equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Estate Caretaker, Groundskeeper, or in a similar role, preferably in a luxury or resort-style environment.
- Strong knowledge of landscaping, gardening, irrigation systems, and outdoor facility maintenance.
- Experience with pool and spa maintenance is preferred.
- Ability to operate and maintain outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for excellence in all tasks.
- Physical stamina and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (non-exempt) and comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunity to work in a beautiful and exclusive environment with a high level of privacy and prestige.
How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for estate maintenance and luxury service standards, please submit your resume We look forward to hearing from you.