Overview
A couple in Cincinnati is seeking a domestic couple to maintain their newly acquired 17-acre property. The property consists of the primary residence, a private guest home for the domestic couple to live in, and five acres of wooded area. Their current housekeeper (of fifteen years) will continue to come 1.5 days per week until she retires. This is a Jewish family, although they do not keep a kosher home.
Responsibilities
- Hands on property management
- Dealing with maintenance vendors
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving before calling a vendor for repair
- Maintaining a guest-ready residence in an informal home
- Light cooking and meal prep
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Organization
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands like dry cleaning
- Helping at daughter's home, down the road, when needed
- Knowledge of landscaping
- Seasonal snow removal
- Mowing the lawn (comfort with a riding mower is a must)
- Leaf removal
- Maintain flowers and beds (Knowledge and love of plants, nature, a vegetable garden, and a chicken coop are a plus)
- Minor repairs and installations, as requested
- Traveling to the Savannah property at times is a plus.
Requirements
- Must have a clean valid driver's license
- Must be legal to work in the US
- Must be comfortable with snowy winters and driving conditions
Salary and Benefits
The clients are offering:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical Stipend
- Paid time off
- Work vehicle
- Housing - on property, large two-bedroom home with private backyard. All expenses are covered for the house. Can provide furnished if needed.