Estate Caretaker

Estate Caretaker

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Caretaker for their Southampton estate.

This is a full-time, year-round role focused on keeping the property maintained to the highest standards. The family uses the home in the summer months.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and annual routine and preventative maintenance tasks on the estate
• Schedule and oversee an existing list of vendors. Source and vet new vendors as needed
• Assist the housekeeping team with tasks such as turning a mattress or moving a chest
• Happily perform varied duties including filling a bicycle tire, washing a car, going to Costco, assembling a Christmas tree, or changing a lightbulb
• Occasional trips to NYC to service another residence

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience caring for a private estate
• Highly organized with a hands-on mentality
• A deep understanding of the maintenance of a fine home
• Skilled handyman
• A meaningful understanding of HVAC, irrigation systems, pools, etc.
• Technically savvy (Smart home systems, Lutron, Crestron and similar technologies.)
• Your friends say you have the perfect yard and cleanest garage
• Long term intent

Schedule

• October to May, generally, Monday through Friday
• June to September, Tuesday through Saturday
• Daytime hours with the flexibility for extended days and holiday work upon request

Compensation:

• Base compensation of $150,000 to $175,000 annual
• Benefits include an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) with match, fully funded health insurance, PTO, and more.

To Apply:

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates, as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.