A Day In The Life
The Houseman, reporting to the House & Facilities Manager, is responsible for supporting the upkeep, cleanliness, and overall functionality of a private residence. This hands-on role includes general indoor and outdoor cleaning, basic handyman tasks, inventory support, and assistance with events and guest readiness. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work well as part of a team in a service-focused household.
As a Houseman you will:
- Assist housekeeping staff with light cleaning duties as needed
- Conduct routine property walkthroughs and report any issues or maintenance needs to the Estate Manager
- Help track and restock household inventory and supplies
- Run errands, such as local pickups, deliveries, or supply shopping
- Receive, unpack, and organize packages and household deliveries
- Assist with organizing household storage areas, pantries, and closets
- Support with seasonal projects, such as setup and breakdown of holiday décor
- Perform light maintenance tasks including changing lightbulbs, replacing air filters, basic troubleshooting of appliances, and small repairs
- Assist with routine checks of lighting, HVAC, AV, and household systems and report any issues to the Estate Manager
- Provide access to and coordinate with vendors or service providers on-site as directed
- Greet guests, assist with luggage, and help with setup and takedown of informal or formal gatherings
- Support principals and guests with day-to-day needs including package handling and basic hospitality tasks
- Ensure that vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for use, as requested
- Prepare household spaces for guest arrival and support during in-home events
- Open and close the residence daily or as scheduled
- Maintain awareness of property access and keep basic logs of vendor/visitor activity
- Monitor property security and report concerns to the Estate Manager promptly
What We Need From You
- High School Diploma
- 1-3 years years of relevant experience in a private household or luxury hospitality environment
- Working knowledge of basic home maintenance and repair tasks
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to apply common sense.
- Comfortable with basic technology, smart home systems, and handheld devices
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
- any relevant certifications will be considered
- Critical Thinking Critical thinking is the process of conceptualizing, evaluating, analyzing, synthesizing and applying information gathered from observation, experience, reflection and reasoning.