Our client has an immediate need for a full-time Property Assistant in Palo Alto, CA to join their estate service team. The hired candidate will report directly to the Director of Properties (DoP) and principals. We’ve known our client’s DoP for many years; he is professional, kind, and thoughtful; this will be a fantastic opportunity for the person selected for the role.
The target candidate for this role will be willing to pitch in anywhere to help the team achieve the goal of simplifying the lives of the principals. No job too small!
Please note: the ideal candidate is a more hands-on, systems oriented Property Assistant. Candidates should have demonstrated experience working as a Houseman or Assistant Property Manager in private homes.
- Full-time
- Predominately Monday-Friday: Must be flexible to work occasional weekend days
- 24/7 availability: 90% of the time work hours will be between 7:30am – 6:00 pm. The hired candidate MUST be available for earlier and later shifts, as needed
- Live-out
- Start Date: ASAP
- Local candidates will be considered
- Candidates should live a commutable distance of Woodside, CA
Typical Duties:
- Assist in day to day running of homes
- Run errands as needed
- Assist owners with personal needs
- Maintain confidentiality and support owners as needed
- Create a welcoming environment for owners and guests
- Assist with bedding/linens/laundry as needed
- Walk properties daily looking for signs of water/sun damage and other possible surprises, be the “eyes and ears” for the principals
- Work with housekeepers, landscapers, ranch manager as needed
- Complete house checks and communicate any concerns to DoP
- Go through property inventories, making sure stock of all items is up to date
- Become familiar with house manuals and how each home is operated
- Work independently and collaborate with family office and others as needed
- Other duties as assigned by DoP and family
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar role as a Houseman or Property Manager
- Should have experience driving electric vehicles
- Organized, with no task too big or too small mindset
- Flexible, open to occasionally working off hours as needed
- Computer literate
- Spanish speaking is a plus!
- The ability to lift 40lbs would be helpful
- This job will require standing/bending/walking /lifting, in addition to office work
- The candidate must pass a rigorous background check
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID
- Must be a non-smoker/vaper!
- Should love dogs!
Compensation:
- Up to $110,000 | DOE
- Medical/dental/vision
- 401K
- 10 paid vacation days
- Paid sick days/holidays
- Annual wage review
- Mileage reimbursement
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.
You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
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Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.
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