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Location
San Anselmo, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
DOE; $40-$45 /hr + full benefits
Date Posted
March 8, 2023
Housing Offered
No
Experience
5-10 yrs
The Groundskeeping / Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the general and daily upkeep of the property/edible garden and buildings, cleanliness, organization, and readiness. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.
General Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining meticulous standards and daily upkeep of the property according to the cleaning lists, calendars, and family preferences
- Commitment to maintaining rigorous organization standards
- Vendor interfacing and project supervision as needed.
Main job tasks, duties, and responsibilities:
- Potential for oversight of livestock handling (e.g., bees, chickens, fishpond)
- Pest control management; gophers/voles/rats, etc. throughout gardens and interior property
- Assist Maintenance Manager and Caretaker to prepare house/buildings for anticipated weather
- Daily survey of the ranch to make sure all areas are in good condition and guest-ready
- Working knowledge of lightweight ranch equipment and hand tools
- General landscaping including a kitchen garden with a detailed view of weed and brush control, maintaining/fix irrigation lines, and leaf removal
- Assist with general maintenance schedule (examples)
- Keep building gutters free of debris
- Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish garage and patio floors, exterior doors/windows/frames and coverings, and fencing/gates in guest areas with appropriate products
- Support during guest visits (e.g., exterior cleaning/refresh, help with luggage, airport runs, approved errands)
- Restock dog bags on trails
- Able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
- Use initiative to suggest projects to improve processes
- Check features/amenities are in working order or needs specialized cleaning; immediately report issues to Maintenance Manager.
- General handyperson (e.g., change light bulbs, put basic equipment together, assemble shelves, chop firewood)
- Routine ranch vehicle (mules, trucks) maintenance (e.g., check/monitor fluid levels)
- Maintain organized storage areas in barn and storage yard including tools and small equipment; check the working condition
- Oversight of First Aid kits in all structures (annual) to include checking expiration dates
- Monitor and report necessary damage, domestic repairs/replacements, maintenance issues, and/or safety hazards
- Respond to requests for housekeeping problems such as spills, broken glass
- Work with the caretaker to implement weed and brush control and other emergency plans
- Sort mail and packages following training for guests vs ranch supplies
Requirements of the job, to include all the below points:
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion at all times; maintain professional attitude.
- Ability to retain all information in the strictest of confidence and in accordance with requirements of the Confidentiality & Non-disclosure Agreement
- Valid driver’s license/clean driving record; no significant litigation, driving infractions, or other legal violations
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Work schedule is Monday-Friday; 7:30a – 4:00p must be available on evenings, weekends, and holidays during events and guest visits
- Maintain a positive attitude towards Principals, colleagues, guests, and visitors
- Perform regularly scheduled tasks to maintain the overall wellness of the house according to household calendar
- Positive and calm attitude
- Follow all household safety and security procedures
- Comfortable with and enthusiastic with neighbors and pets
- Professional and polished appearance (work shirts and boots provided)
- Ability to take initiative and a willingness to work hard
- Ability to work both as part of a team as well as independently
- Participate in training, other learning activities and professional development as required
- Ability to use a smartphone to send email and text photos/messages to manager and colleagues
- Good communication skills including the ability to listen carefully and ask the right questions to gain clarification, and knowledge of conversational Spanish a plus.
- Helpful attitude and abilty to multi-task.
- Reliability, including good timekeeping
- High work standards including the ability to meet performance standards without supervision
- Demonstrate attention to detail and thoroughness
- Able to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum weight of approximately 50 lbs. Able to kneel, bend, crouch and crawl.
- Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals
- Able to climb a ladder and work safely from a height
Benefits:
- Full benefits include premium health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k eligibility after 1 year of employment
- Uniform shirts and other specialty clothing will be provided
- Mileage reimbursement for journeys outside of regular daily commute per estate standard
TO APPLY:
Forward cover letter & resume to our email address.
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