The Caretaker Gazette November / December 2016

Alabama

PARK HOST VOLUNTEERS with their own RV needed for the fall and winter season, and year-round 2017. The Parks include [Contact info available to subscribers]. Day use parks include [Contact info available to subscribers]. The Park Host duties will include visitor assistance, remain friendly and accommodating at all times. Check bathrooms frequently and clean when necessary, restock toilet paper and hand towels. Pick up any litter and empty garbage cans. Check play grounds a minimum of once a week for any hazards. Rake and prune campsites, walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Cleaning supplies, trash bags, hand towels, rakes, and pruners will be provided. Monitor activities in the park with respect to violation of park regulations and notify ranger staff or county police of any problems if warranted. Assist with recycling program and special projects lead by Park Rangers. Hosts are required to work a minimum of 24 hours a week and campsites are to remain clean and orderly at all times. While on your shift you are required to stay overnight in the park, but permitted to leave periodically throughout the day to run errands after approval from Ranger Staff. A criminal background check is required. Training will be provided. Hosts are provided a full service RV campsite, water, power, and sewer hook-up included. Please apply online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

CARETAKING COUPLE or single wanted for help with our off-the-grid, two room B&B in North Central Arizona. 20 acres of high desert canyon land, adjacent to National Forest, including passive solar home, Architect’s Studio, workshop/dance/yoga studio, massage studio. Assistance required with year-round organic garden, vineyard and wine-making, groundskeeping, chicken wrangling, pool and hot tub maintenance, etc. Also B&B housekeeping and vegetarian breakfast prep. We offer a passive solar two bedroom stone Casita in exchange for 70 hours/month diverse assistance. Additional possible salary dependent on your skills and abilities. Environmentally conscious, energetic applicants, please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

SMALL HORSE RESCUE FACILITY in a remote area of southern Arizona is seeking a middle-aged couple or single person to be a live-in caretaker. Must have your own transportation, as it is 13 miles to town. The facility does rehab of starving or injured horses and then re-homes them. Duties in exchange for living in a 28′ RV, furnished with kitchen area, pull out living room, upstairs bedroom, all utilities paid for including Dish, and Wi-Fi, are to clean stalls once a day, feed and water twice a day. Total time to complete these duties is about three hours total so a person could still have a part-time job. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, we have completed all our arrangements to spend a month house sitting in Costa Rica! We read about the opportunity in your Gazette and quickly contacted the people who ran the Gazette ad. Everything fell into place so quickly! And as you can imagine we are very excited! I think it’s been a couple of years since we became Gazette subscribers. We’ve been interested in so many of the opportunities and locations but this is the first time we’re actually going to do it as we’ve just retired and still active and in good health. The timing is just right. Thank you for your publication! I see a lot of great possibilities ahead for the future after we finish our first month house sitting. I plan to bring along some old Gazettes to share with other travelers and retirees looking to live and travel on a shoestring. Mark and Rita T., Oakland, CA

Hi Mark and Rita, thanks for your great letter. I enjoyed reading about your success with the Gazette and your plans for the future. Please keep in touch and let us know about your new house sitting experience.

I wanted to let you know that I already received several different offers from the Situations-Wanted ad I placed in the Gazette. I think you have a very effective publication. I haven’t found a position that is the exact fit I was looking for but I am sure there will be one that’s a perfect match soon! There are so many possibilities and I’m excited to see what comes next. Thank you! Chris J., Tampa, FL

Hi Chris, we have thousands of property owners who subscribe in order to find new caretakers or house sitters in our Situations-Wanted section. I hope you decide to take one of the offers you have received.

Dear Gary, long-time subscriber here. You have a great newsletter and I enjoy reading and saving every issue. I’ve been a subscriber to your print issues but I actually found my last position right from one of your email broadcasts. I don’t have a computer and work strictly from my mobile so I can access your updates. I am so glad I set this up because I ended up taking a caretaker’s job that came in through your email broadcast service! Danielle M., Long Island City, NY

Hi Danielle, thanks for your message! I’m glad you are able to access our email updates from your mobile device. Our email broadcasts are available to any subscriber with a valid email address. Our subscribers who spend a lot of time on the road, world travelers, and nomads, appreciate the ability to receive and access our new listings in addition to our issues from almost anywhere in the world. The broadcasts are not just for property owners – subscribers who are seeking positions may place a Situations Wanted email broadcast too. If you ever want to place your own ad, go to www.caretaker.org and click on Advertise and fill out your ad and payment there.

Dear, Gary, please renew my subscription so I can receive the newest issue of The Caretaker Gazette. I’ve always received such a fantastic response to my help-wanted ads in your Gazette. The calls and emails continue to roll in, even from old issues and the quality and sincerity of the people who contact me has really impressed me. It may sound like a cliché but I really have made so many good and long lasting friends and I’ve been given the best help and companionship from so many of your Gazette subscribers. I am looking forward to doing some traveling in Europe next spring and I plan to stay with some of your international subscribers. While my home is empty I plan to run another ad in the Gazette looking to do some home exchanges during that time. Thanks very much for what you are doing and for providing such a great service! Gen K., Tacoma, WA

Gen, thanks for your message. It’s great to hear that your caretaker-wanted ads in the Gazette continue to bring you such great responses to help you with your property needs. Feel free to contact us again when you’re ready to do some traveling in Europe and need to run another ad.

Australia

WE ARE LOOKING for an energetic friendly couple to help with our six chalets in Albany, Western Australia. Help is needed over the summer holiday period but can start any time after mid-October, we can be very flexible on the dates. Jobs include maintaining the grounds and keeping the chalets clean and tidy and the odd bit of handyman work in return for a two bedroom chalet with outgoings and room for your caravan if needed. Our property is 20kms east of Albany. We are next to Nanarup Beach and a short drive to Two Peoples Bay. This position is great for a couple who like the beach, fishing, nature walks or just relaxing, listening to the waves, and abundant wildlife. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

PENSIONER COUPLE needed for a caretaker position in the Hughenden, Queensland, near the banks of the Flinders River. House plus electricity provided in return for attending to waters, fences and house yards. Your own car will be necessary. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER NEEDED. We are seeking a live-in caretaker to reside free of charge in a brand new two bedroom residence in the Newcastle, New South Wales area. In return, some caretaker duties will be required. This would suit a semi or retired person or couple. To apply, please supply past employment history and copy of your Driver’s License to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE required in Dwellingup, Western Australia. I am seeking a live-in caretaker couple on a 34 acre accommodation property, consisting of a bed and breakfast and six chalets. There will be some small jobs required, answering phone calls after hours, and directing guests to their accommodation. There is a two bedroom furnished cottage with all amenities provided. The caretakers will be required to stay onsite. Australian applicants should please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

WE RUN A SHEARING CONTRACT BUSINESS from our farm near Quindanning Western Australia, located two hours southeast of Perth. We are looking for a very honest and reliable person/couple with their own caravan to cook for up to 20 people, two to three days per week, to start ASAP. Must be able to cook good basic, wholesome country food. Lunches and morning and afternoon teas are packed and sent out with the workers each morning and then the evening meal is prepared. There is also some cleaning of bathrooms, and cleaning work required. If you were a couple looking for work there would be some general chores around the shearers’ quarters to do such as emptying rubbish and general tidy up jobs (which would not be required every day). The cooking wage is very attractive, with good working conditions. The kitchen facilities are good to work in. There is power and water available for caravans, and also access to bathrooms if required. We would prefer no dogs as we have working farm dogs around, but this is negotiable. The work will run until around April, but if you were interested in less time that is fine. If you are interested please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information as the work can be better explained over the phone at [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER needed in the Boomi/Mungindi area. You will need to caretake farm buildings and the gardens. Small maintenance jobs are also required. This position would be suitable for a pensioners. Wage is negotiable. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. Our clients are seeking an experienced, stable couple, preferably with a cattle station background, for a ranch in Dingo, a small town in the Central Highlands Region in Queensland. Successful applicants must have a positive and supportive attitude, and be open to instruction. Your previous general farming, mechanical and machinery capability will be required to cover daily on-farm operations. Motorized mustering is performed on this property. This is a full-time position for candidates with a longer term outlook. The position is available to a mature age couple. Accommodation provided along with remuneration of $600 – $700/week. Please note this is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders. For more details, local applicants should contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

FREE CAMPING available for mature nomadic RVers in exchange for helping out around my 68 acre bush retreat in the Gunalda/Gympie area. Work will involve mowing, brush cutting, general gardening, and cleaning up and helping with repairs. My acreage is located five kilometers off the Bruce Highway at Gunalda, approximately 20 minutes north of Gympie, 35 minutes to Tincan Bay, and five minutes to the general store and pub. Please ring [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER needed in the Mackay coastal area. Looking for a single person with their own caravan. This is a long-term position with minimal duties. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers].

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are seeking a couple with unscrupulous honesty and integrity to care for an active senior resident and her property. The successful couple would enjoy a Southern Highlands lifestyle and live on the property in a rural setting, in their own beautiful home, furnished or unfurnished at their choosing. This unique opportunity would suit, but is not limited to, a couple over the age of 50. As the caretaker of the property you would be a very good “all-rounder”. With proven hands-on farm management/caretaking experience you would be competent around horses and a tidy, and a house proud individual. Your main responsibilities would include, but are not limited to the care and maintenance of all property, pumps and security, equipment, cars, machinery and fences ensuring they are always kept in tip top condition, day-to-day care and welfare of all animals on site in particular horses and dogs, and lawn and seasonal paddock maintenance, including irrigation, mowing, fertilizing and weed control. Also as the carer of the resident you would ideally have proven experience in nursing or aged care. You would also be a house proud individual and attentive to the cleanliness of the residents home and also your own home. Your main responsibilities would include, but are not limited to the monitoring the daily care and comfort of the resident, if required, assisting a cleaner with washing and daily cleaning duties, if required, assistance in cooking of meals, driving resident to appointments when required, assisting the caretaker with gardening and general upkeep of the property, and basic bookkeeping duties and assistance with the Internet and emails. The successful couple would have a genuine desire to work with older people and deliver the highest quality of care. They would possess a high degree of punctuality and reliability coupled with well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. A Current National Police Certificate is a must. In return you will receive exceptional accommodation and remuneration commensurate to a live-in working couple. If interested please mail your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

CARETAKER PENSIONER COUPLE required in the Wandoan Taroom district of Queensland. Must be from the Land. Rent free house provided in exchange for some part-time work. Must have good local references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

RURAL PROPERTY needs mature fit caretakers in Mitchell, Queensland. Looking for a mature couple or single as caretakers for a cattle property in the Maranoa Shire! (28,000 acres). The caretaker’s job would require keeping the flood gates up after rain and keeping all fences strained throughout the year! Included in this job package are free off road fuel, a good solid home, electricity/phone/internet, meat and lots more! Queensland residents should ring [Contact info available to subscribers] after 6.30pm.

Belgium

WORK EXCHANGE opportunity available. I am 65-years-old and I live alone with my Labrador (Ticky). My request for help is about 25 hours per week. My house is located in Nieuwpoort along the Belgian coast not far from the border with France (Dunkerque) and near Oostende. There is always work to be done here, either maintenance, renovation or improvements. In addition, I have various passions and some of these take me time and must be prepared, for my activities as a nature guide and school facilitator. Another of my passions is to discover each time a little more of my area by discovery walks, sharing the beauty of the nature of my environment, and visiting the sites and exhibitions of arts and stories. French is my language of heart and I can help you learn. I offer a bedroom with two bunk beds for you alone, meal and food sufficiency and unlimited Wi-Fi internet. My bikes are at your disposal. If you’re interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in Belgium for more information.

Belize

FARM VOLUNTEERS needed. You can get experience working in the gardens and with saving seeds. Volunteer on a very beautiful place in the Coyo District, behind Spanish Lookout, close to Aguacate Lagoon. My two farms are bordered on one side by Mennonite cattle ranches and the other side has a rain forest reserve. There are animals, horses, cows, dogs and chickens here. I farm with a tractor and horses. Growing vegetable seeds is the main focus and I could use up to four workers six days a week. Food and bed provided in exchange for work. You will be on one of two farms, working in the greenhouse or gardens and kitchen. I speak three dialects of German, English, and a little Spanish. There is no work on Saturdays. I do sustainable farming the old fashioned way, and enjoy singing and playing instruments. I have Wi-Fi. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

WANTED TWO PERSONS OR A SEMI-RETIRED COUPLE to caretake [Contact info available to subscribers] in southern Belize. A minimum commitment of four weeks anytime from March to November. Your primary responsibility is having a presence on the property. Duties as of this date will be the care and feeding of six dogs, fishes, watering young plants and minor maintenance. If interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]. You can also google [Contact info available to subscribers] for insights.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

HELP NEEDED in Agrotourism. If you want to spend an unforgettable time in an oasis of peace and unspoiled nature, which is nowadays difficult to find, please visit us. You are cordially welcome. We are in the village of Moevici, an old Teacka village in the hinterland of the only coastal town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Neum, making it the country’s only access to the Adriatic Sea. There are people from ancient times who cultivated the land here, which they snatched from the rubble around them. They planted tobacco, grapes and olives, and from the rocky ground grow figs, pomegranates, and lavender. In our wine cellar which was built in 1938 and completely renovated in 2007, you can enjoy traditional local specialties, such as wine and brandy, which are in their composition. The old stone walls will take you from the heat in the hot summer months and in the winter will keep you warm. Our farm house is used for vacation. We offer accommodation for seven to nine people and operate as a restaurant for local cuisine as well. We grow all kind of vegetables, make our own wine and liquors. There are a few donkeys, ducks and rabbits here as well and one dog. For more details and photos, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Bulgaria

HELP NEEDED in the village of Ostra Mogila. I am a commercial beekeeper running 100 hives here. Working with bees, which can involve long days, especially in the summer-time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bee keeping and work with animals. I am looking for an adult, or autonomous people, who can invest creativity and energy in technical or physical work, and who have a real sense of what reciprocity and equity means. We don’t usually host people who are younger than 25 years old, unless they can demonstrate maturity and they have some relevant experience. If you’re in Bulgaria, and looking for a work/exchange situation, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

California

house sitter NEEDED for my Bay area home from October 1 through December 15, 2016. I have three spoiled cats which also will need to be taken care of – so I am really searching for a cat/house sitter. I’m a few blocks from the Balboa Park BART Station and a public park with a swimming pool, playground, and tennis courts. Please email me a letter about yourself and if you are a cat lover. Must be non-smokers and able to provide checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Orleans, Humboldt County. [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a capable, able-bodied caretaker couple to help with our cabin rental business in exchange for a house on the Klamath River, some paid work, and sharing our riverside Permaculture homestead. The position starts in 2017. We seek mature, self-motivated folks with basic rural skills to help with cabin cleaning, cabin and structure upgrade and maintenance, grounds, and guest reception. We offer a beautiful home with established gardens and orchards, in a mountain setting with surrounding wilderness, rivers, and a strong community. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE RENT available for dog professionals (couple only) in Encino. We are a non-profit small dog rescue in search for a responsible and stable live-in couple, with at least one person who has extensive experience as either a vet-tech, dog trainer, or very experienced dog handler. A groomer may also be considered. Must know how to approach and handle timid, frightened, shy, and sometimes aggressive dogs. This arrangement would be an exchange of a one bedroom unit on a property that also houses the organization’s office headquarters for your time and care for our dogs. Most of our dogs are under 20 pounds and we are not focused on one specific breed. Although you must love dogs, you may not have your own pet as you will be required to care for approximately 10 dogs on the property. There is already a stray cat on the property that relies on us for food and water, and companionship. Responsibilities will include general caretaking of the property, including cleaning, maintenance of yard and office headquarters, daily dog care such as feeding, medicating, and exercising, keeping the property tidy and presentable while ensuring noise level is kept to a minimum, and showing dogs to potential adopters and fosters by appointment when needed. You must be comfortable with other employees and volunteers to be on the property during the daytime hours, and you must be comfortable with dogs in your living quarters when necessary. We are not looking for someone who simply needs free rent. We are looking for someone who is passionate about dogs and rescuing who doesn’t mind being surrounded by dogs all day long. Ideally, one of you would be a Vet Tech, trainer, or similar dog-professional while the other may have a part-time day-job. As long as someone is always on the property each morning and each night to ensure they are always monitored. This means that if you go out at night to dinner and a movie, you must enlist a volunteer for the hours that you are gone if available, as long as you never leave the property unattended when our staff is not there. The property is clean, safe, and basic. It has approximately 700 sq. ft. tile floors, laundry, stove, refrigerator, and plenty of outdoor space, not all of which will be used for the dogs, air-conditioning room and plenty of daylight. Absolutely no smoking, marijuana use, or drug use of any kind. A refundable security deposit of $1,000 is required. If you feel that you are the right couple who live and breathe dog rescue and wish to devote your lives to them, please send us your qualifications and why you feel that you are the right caretakers to [Contact info available to subscribers] and please be prepared for a background check.

SEEKING CARETAKER/CAREGIVER (two people?) to live in our guest quarters on our family ranch in Sonoma County, CA. Basic ranch skills and caregiving/domestic skills required. Beautiful setting and slow pace for responsible adults. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers].

DUCK CLUB ASSISTANT CARETAKER COUPLE needed. A couple team is needed for a private duck club located in Fairfield, CA. The ideal candidates will include a hands-on general handyman to assist in preparation of hunting season; such as blind cleaning, painting, cleaning and restringing of decoys. Year-round yard maintenance, maintenance of boats and vehicles, dozer and backhoe work required. Welding knowledge helpful. Domestic duties for the partner include cooking, cleaning, making beds, laundry, shopping, etc. Benefits and home included. Salary will be based on experience. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

DOG/house sitter NEEDED for our home in Dorris, CA (on the California/Oregon border) from December 1 through December 31, 2016. We have three dogs that will need some tender care. Our property has a two bedroom cottage, separate from our main house, which includes an attached bathroom. During December, we will need to be in Portland and would also like to go away for a couple of weeks on vacation. This is a bit of an unusual house sitting position because we would be coming and going from Portland to our property in early December. We have had a few bad experiences with house sitters in the past and therefore require someone trustworthy and with good references. The dates required are for the month of December and we will work our schedule around finding the right person or couple to care for our house and dogs. You will not be able to bring your own pets to our home, since our three dogs are enough to handle. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

AN UPSCALE EIGHT BEDROOM B&B in the scenic countryside of North County San Diego is seeking a full-time individual/couple Innkeeper to run our established Inn. Duties include but are not limited to: strong customer relations skills with the desire to go above and beyond ensuring guests are happy and comfortable, cooking and serving breakfast, purchasing groceries and supplies, overseeing housekeeping and groundskeeping and assisting when needed. This position requires a valid California driver’s license. The work week consists of Thursday – Monday and off Tuesday/Wednesday. Prefer applicants with B&B experience, who reside in California and can start immediately. Spacious and newly furnished accommodations provided. No smoking, no kids. A small pet will be considered. Salary to be determined based upon ability and experience. Please submit your information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SAN FRANCISCO DOG-SITTER wanted for three weeks in late December/early January in a two-bedroom apartment in central NOPA/Panhandle neighborhood. Mellow, sweet-natured labradoodle needs company, walks and feeding. Non-smoker. References required. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

PERMANENT CANINE CARETAKER WANTED. A small pet boarding facility is looking for an experienced canine caretaker. In exchange for a one bedroom home. There’s also income earning potential for one person. Applicants must have canine references and a resume. Must pass a background check. No smokers/drinkers. Located at 900′ elevation in the foothills of Central California. Please email inquiries to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

FULL-TIME RESIDENT CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers], BC for a non-smoking, 101 unit Strata complex by Central Park in Burnaby. The job entails cleaning, calling/meeting with contractors, keeping records and updating Strata, react to emergencies, and performing minor maintenance. The candidate will need to be bondable, have a vehicle, basic computer and phones skills and knowledge of building systems and be willing to undergo a criminal record check. First Aid is an asset and wages and benefits will be commensurate with skills and experience. To apply, please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CAMP CARETAKER needed on Gabriola Island, British Columbia. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a children’s residential summer camp. The camp is currently recruiting for an on-site year-round property caretaker. Year round duties include but are not limited to: maintenance of the facilities, including swimming pool maintenance/care, basic light construction, painting, and lawn care, operation of a small water system and onsite management of short term facility rentals. The caretaker is required to have knowledge of and/or recent experience in property management, knowledge and competency of basic “handyman” type skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with youth leaders, a valid BC driver’s license, and three work references. A criminal record check will be required prior to final hiring. For more information about Camp Miriam please visit the Camp’s website at [Contact info available to subscribers] British Columbia caretaker applicants should forward their resume outlining your experience to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOVELY HOME on a farm needs a caretaker. I am located forty miles east of Vancouver, British Columbia. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

CARETAKER/HANDYMAN/”JACK OF ALL TRADES” wanted in Saseenos, BC, in the greater Victoria area. Need a single person to do jobs around a small, well-maintained, water-front estate on Sooke Basin. En suite bedroom provided. Work could appeal to a renaissance personality and depending upon skills could include: carpentry, computer work, construction, dock building, driving, electrical, fencing, furniture making/improving/refinishing, land clearing, gardening, general maintenance (e.g., irrigation system), painting, plumbing, path improvement/development, power-washing, roofing, stonework, tiling. Would like someone who is innovative, that will understand the property, take “ownership” of the property, and take pride in improving it. Compensation to be agreed, dependent upon qualifications. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers].

[Contact info available to subscribers] are hiring a caretaker for the maintenance of the 55+ and other properties belonging to the [Contact info available to subscribers], which are situated in Notre Dame de Lourdes. Duties will include lawn cutting, snow blowing and basic property maintenance. To submit your application, please mail to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR live-in assistant property caretakers for a full-time position on a private island near Whaletown, B.C. Canada. Position requires driver’s license, boat operator’s card, knowledge of clerical functions, electrical and plumbing infrastructure maintenance, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in an isolated location. Salary based on experience, and a furnished two bedroom house with utilities is provided. Please submit resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in Victoria. An experienced resident caretaker is required for a 67 unit apartment building in Victoria beginning in October. Candidates must have strong administrative, marketing, custodial, maintenance, and painting skills and be very familiar with the RTA and local rental market. The position provides a two bedroom apartment at a reduced rent in addition to a competitive salary and a well-supported, but largely autonomous work environment. Please fax your resume with a cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]. References will be required for those candidates contacted for an interview.

LIVE-IN APARTMENT CARETAKER needed. We are currently looking for a live-in caretaker for a 61 unit apartment building in New Westminster. The live-in caretaker will live inside the apartment and will be paid monthly to clean, vacuum, maintain, and look after the common areas of the apartment building. We are looking for someone who is reliable, friendly, and has janitorial experience. If you would like to apply please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. We will also give priority to the applicant to choose their suite in the apartment building. Thanks.

Colorado

LAPLATA COUNTY. Retired gentleman needed to do light yard work, experienced in general home maintenance, and occasional feeding of two cats in exchange for RV space, water and electric. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

DURANGO, COLORADO. Seeking a full-time caretaker for an 80 acre property. Job duties include horse feeding mornings and at night. Irrigation and lawn care in the summer. Snow removal in the winter. Horse knowledge and horse skills a major plus and will expand the possibilities. Two bedroom living accommodations will be provided in addition to utilities, a competitive salary and health care. Would prefer a couple, hard workers, non-smokers, self-starter, and detail oriented, long-term and stable. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] or mail resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

RANCH CARETAKER needed for a long-term position. Seeking responsible persons with cow/calf ranch background and experience to provide year-round care of 85-100 cow/calf ranch in the Northern Colorado Foothills. Duties include: irrigation of meadows, landscaping care and maintenance of fences, buildings, vehicles and equipment. Year-round housing and salary allows employees to have flexible hours for other interests or to enjoy semi-retirement. Only experienced qualified people will be considered. Credit references and your driver’s license records are required. All replies are confidential. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

OUR INN & SUITES is looking for a husband and wife team who have all the skills to operate a 38 unit hotel that sleeps 140 people. Must have a minimum of one year hotel management experience (all daily operations of the hotel), and hotel maintenance experience. Housekeepers are in place. This is a year-round position. Must be non-smokers. We are located at 8,100′ elevation. Must be in good health. We are looking to train in 30 days or less. Training is 40 hours/week. After training, living quarters are included – a three bedroom/two bath, 1,350 sq. ft. house. After training, salary will be $5,800/month for the couple. A background check and drug testing required. If you are interested, please email both of your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN YEAR-ROUND experienced Innkeeper (single or couple) to manage a #1 rated inn. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a full-time, live-in Innkeeper. Our [Contact info available to subscribers] is located in the quaint New England town of Wallingford, CT. and very highly rated on Trip advisor and [Contact info available to subscribers] Preferred accommodation for the prestigious Choate Academy located next to us as well as Yale University and Quinnipiac College only 15 minutes away all of which bring us an international cliental daily. We are looking for a well-organized, personable, energetic individual or couple as full time live-in Innkeepers. Duties include taking reservations via online system, checking in guests and providing concierge service, preparing and serving breakfast, shopping, hosting wine/cheese hour, and housekeeping. Compensation includes salary and housing with all utilities including internet and cable, paid vacation, health insurance and more. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

ADULT COUPLE needed to care for our Costa Rica beach front house, two bedroom, comb. Living room/dining room, two bathrooms, plus outside shower. DSL internet with Wi-Fi. Care for two dogs, maintain clean house plus some yard care required. Pay own utilities (approximately $80/month) plus your own food. The house is in the southeastern side of Costa Rica in Zancudo facing Gulfo Dulce. Please see my web site for pictures and details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

APPRENTICESHIP POSITION AVAILABLE in Sustainable Living, Permaculture, Natural Building and Homesteading Skills. We are presently looking to fill one position in our current (2017) apprenticeship program. The right applicant would start as soon as possible and work with us through mid-December. If you are interested in this opportunity, please go here to apply: [Contact info available to subscribers] Participants in [Contact info available to subscribers] Sustainable Living live and work with amazing people at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. They make lifelong friends, participating in a style of living that oftentimes changes them forever. This experience offers the unique opportunity to become a part of the magic and beauty of a remote area of Costa Rica, while simultaneously learning tangible skills to take back home. Our goals for this program are to empower individuals who are genuinely interested in creating a more sustainable world, be a “living laboratory” for experiential education and the learning and daily practice of life-long skills, inspire and enable individuals to continue to develop creative solutions and generate positive social change and sustainable practices in their own lives and communities after they leave, prepare a group of capable individuals to help manage and caretake the Ranch during the months of August, September, October and November. Provide post-apprenticeship support through our networks. We strongly encourage applicants who are serious about our work and are motivated to be part of our industrious team, working towards solutions for current environmental and social challenges. We offer a unique and focused program based on experiential education and practical skill-building. Once we have received your application we will let you know about available space and set up a phone interview with the best prospective applicants.

England

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/COOK/HOUSEHOLD HELP needed in Leicestershire. We are recruiting a domestic staff member to be an ‘extra pair of hands’ around a family home in Leicestershire. You must be a good housekeeper, good cook and be proactive and helpful during holiday time when the household is significantly busier. The family have four children at boarding school, so the household is very quiet in term time, and very busy in holiday time. This role would suit a single applicant or couple if your partner would like to help around the garden. Accommodation is provided. You must have experience working in a private household, chalet or yacht. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

LIVE-IN, PART-TIME CARETAKER needed in Tequesta, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Looking for a live-in caretaker for my 86-year-old Mom. She just needs supervision with daily activities, companionship, driving to appointments or shopping, and preparing meals. Live rent-free in exchange for minimal care. No pay involved. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME FARM/RANCH CARETAKER WANTED in Lake County, Florida. Must have experience with animals, building maintenance, landscaping, etc. Ideal candidate(s) should be self-starting, motivated and have an eye for detail. The position is full-time. To be considered, all interested applicants should email their resume, references and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] Serious inquiries only please.

[Contact info available to subscribers] has a job opening for a caretaker who will be responsible to secure the organization’s premises. The caretaker will live in a detached dwelling on the property while performing security patrol duties, such as opening the premises in the morning, closing them at night, and being on call during evening hours, including weekends and holidays. This is not a full-time position and more information regarding the work schedule will be provided during pre-screening interviews. The ideal candidate should meet the following: * Must be able to live in a detached dwelling on the property. * High School diploma or equivalent. * Minimum one year of experience in the military, law enforcement or private security preferred. * Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. * Knowledge of Patrol Techniques, Observation Techniques and Reporting. * Basic Private security license preferred. * Knowledge of the following preferred: Legal Issues, Emergency First Aid, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Emergency Procedures, Fire Prevention. * Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. * Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. * Ability to work without immediate supervision and dependence on others. * Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening. For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply in person or forward your resume/application to [Contact info available to subscribers] Candidates are welcome to apply in person any time Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Florida/missouri

LONG-TERM FEMALE CARETAKER/PARTNER needed to help work around Southwest Florida and Missouri Ozarks rural homes. Live rent-free, share utilities and living costs. Incentive having legal percentage in my Living Will for being a team member, however leaving will terminate agreement. Woman being honest, peaceful, progressive, enthusiastic, hard-working, physically fit, non-tobacco, love animals, and have a valid driver’s license. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

France

A GARDENING COUPLE (or possibly a single person) is needed at a Normandy Chateau in Tessy-sur-Vire. This is an opportunity to live in a beautiful estate deep in the Normandy countryside. Having spent the past nine years restoring both the main house and the two bedroom Maison Gardien, we are now looking at a limited number of holiday lets each year. Consequently we need you to welcome guests as well as oversee the general running of the estate when we’re not there. Ensuring the care of an eleven bedroom house and 60 acre estate of park and woodland needs a practical approach and occasionally rolling your sleeves up. We visit at least a week a month and envisage no more than ten weeks of lettings a year. Our current team of femme de menage and grounds maintenance contractor do a great job and we envisage keeping them in place. Currently we see this as an unpaid role, with the Maison Gardien being provided in return for your presence and light duties. However we could be flexible in return for more duties being taken on. Needless to say, your French will need to be relatively good (or better!). Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED for a family compound on Cumberland Island, GA. Responsibilities include four houses, multiple vehicles, and a powerboat. The candidate must have basic auto, mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills sufficient for maintenance and minor repairs. Boating experience required. Housing and vehicle provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] or for more information visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

HELP NEEDED in 2017. We are a hiking cottage in the Black Forest, located 4km outside Lake Titisee and the Hinterzarten health resort. We offer 45 beds in 10 rooms and there is also a small restaurant with a wonderful terrace. We have a cat and two bunnies. We are a couple (47 and 50 years old) and we are also living in the cottage. We need help in the daily tasks, such as serving, laundry, housekeeping gardening, feeding the bunnies, etc. We will share all work together and the atmosphere will be very familiar. Helping four to five hours daily normally is enough, you’ll have two off-days during the week. We have a minimum stay of two weeks, and we do prefer a longer stay (four weeks will be favored). Helpers will have a single room with shower and WC, free internet, and we will provide the Konus Card for using local traffic for free. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more about us, or please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Hawaii

WANTED – a mature landscaper/handyperson/gardener for a very rustic, off-grid family farm on East Maui. We are quiet and remote. Work three hours/day. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and then email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI’I. Looking for reliable, conscious earth stewards for a unique eco-sanctuary/retreat center in Hawai’i. The minimum stay will be four months. Longer, if it’s a mutually-beneficial exchange! Preferably a couple. Must have a car. Ideal for those who cherish elegant, voluntary simplicity and for whom self-inquiry, beauty, mindfulness and integrity are important. We are asking for 18 hours per person, per week (mostly maintaining gardens) plus utilities in exchange for a beautiful home. (High speed internet available.) Work-trade for single people also available throughout the year. Please see [Contact info available to subscribers] For details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

TROPICAL ISLAND POSITION available on a 20 acre developing farm. Tractor and mechanic skills required. We are solar-off-grid. Requires yard work and gardening. Expectations: clean, quiet and on-site presence for security purposes. Background check required. $$ based on work. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed for a family farm under a glacier. Our host for this project is a farmer’s family on the south shore of Iceland, in a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and near the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The inhabitants here live in constant threat of volcanic eruptions and the area was covered by ashes during the recent eruptions. The farm cultivates carrots and keeps cows. This is the fifth year that [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will have the unique opportunity to get to know and explore this traditional Icelandic vegetable/carrots and dairy farm. The main tasks in this project will mainly be connected with the carrot cultivation. Volunteers will be working in the fields, harvesting and cleaning carrots, and removing plastic wraps and other things from the carrot beds. Volunteers might also be asked to do some environment/construction work in this camp; beautifying the area and tidying up the surroundings of the farm. Volunteers might be asked to do a bit of renovation work as well, such as some painting preparation work if weather conditions allow. Those who are interested in animal husbandry should feel free to drop in on the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them or tending to them in general. The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable; be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and be sure to bring warm clothing since most of the work will take place outdoors. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will stay in a fully equipped house, in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Our host will organize free time activities in the area, depending on the weather conditions. To learn more, please [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

FREE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR A CARETAKER on our acreage on the Snake River in Owyhee County. Looking for a caretaker to mow lawns, clean pump screens and sprinklers, and eradicate weeds around our waterfront home. The person will have a separate floor with river access. Must be willing to spend two hours a day keeping the place in shape in exchange for free rent. Must supply references and be a non-smoker. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or email your resume and reference to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN, YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEER CARETAKER needed for an administrative facility along the Lower Salmon River. Responsibilities and duties vary seasonally; primary responsibilities are maintenance and upkeep of the historic ranch house, surrounding facilities, and grounds including maintenance of a garden and orchard as well as tools and other miscellaneous equipment. The volunteer must be willing to spray noxious weeds using a backpack or ATV sprayer in and around the ranch area facilities and serve as an [Contact info available to subscribers] liaison interacting with the public, other visitors, and the [Contact info available to subscribers] regional office. This position is in a remote field location, approximately 65 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho and requires a person to work without daily supervision. Applicants need to be highly self-motivated, independent and a good communicator as well as have the basic skills to function effectively, efficiently and safely in a remote environment. If you are healthy, outgoing and adventurous, this is a great unique opportunity for you! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs Park Attendants from May 1, through September 15, 2017. As a Park Attendants Volunteer you can enjoy the summer in beautiful northern Idaho in your own RV. Dent Acres is a full service campground with 50 campsites, a boat launch ramp, playground, and restroom with showers. The lake offers nearly 54 miles of fishing and boating opportunities. Most duties are between 1:00pm to 8:30pm and the volunteers usually work four on and four off that way you have time to explore Idaho, and the surrounding area. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, with no significant physical and mental condition that would prevent the volunteer from carrying out these duties. Volunteers live on-site and answer visitor questions, provide directions and other assistance, explain fee payment procedures, sell ice, and educate visitors about campground rules. You will assist park staff with minor projects such as painting, pruning brush and or trees. Volunteers do not perform skilled maintenance duties or perform janitorial services. We offer a full hook-up RV campsite (water, sewer, electric service with 50 amp maximum), provide all necessary uniform components, and safety equipment (vest, hard hat, etc.), along with free laundry, a shed for storage, freezer, and fridge that will be shared with the other volunteers. Resumes should be mailed to [Contact info available to subscribers] by February 15, 2017.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ANIMAL/PROPERTY caretaker and have room for you to park your 30′ or less travel trailer to live in. We can run electric and water. We provide free rent, Wi-Fi and possibly more for the right caretaker. We live on a small acreage in Nampa off Robinson/Airport. We are looking for an older, trustworthy, friendly, self-sufficient gentleman – a handyman. Not a traveler. Could have one small friendly dog that doesn’t eat chickens or is a bigger barker than ours? First and foremost – we need someone to love and care for of all of our pets twice a day while we’re gone. We have two dogs, two cats, six chickens and our small herd of sweet Nigerian Dwarf goats. Property care will be next – water, mowing, snow, keeping an eye on the place, etc. Handyman work would be great – help building stuff, caring for fences, weeding, and?? Absolutely no smoking or drugs! A background check will be required. Please email your telephone number, photo of your trailer, and a bit about you if you’re interested to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker Profile

The Path That No One Takes: Craig Breder Date of Birth: 7/1/59 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: walking, x-country skiing, music, history, mysticism, and islands Quote: “What good am I, if I’m like all the rest” B. Dylan

Craig Breder

It is difficult summing up a life on just one page, I could easily use that up just recounting my wanderings around the Orkneys and Ireland for a summer. I suppose starting at the beginning would be best. I was born into a military family in Atlantic City. After moving over a dozen times I graduated from Karlsruhe American High School, in what was then West Germany. Returning to New Jersey I enrolled in a college for a couple years. Coming to the conclusion I could attain the same knowledge being offered just by reading the books, I left and took a job manufacturing surfboards. With the bankruptcy of the company I moved on to the building trades. Unfortunately the recession of the early 1980’s happened and construction work dried up. No stranger to travel, I headed out west; eventually ending up at a resort in Colorado working as a janitor. I actually found it rather humorous since “Atlas Shrugged” was one of my favorite books in high school, and the resort was not too far from Rand. So I started pursuing the American Dream; starting a family, opening a business (paint contractor), and enjoying ordinary life. They say nothing is constant except change and I learned that lesson when I came home from work one day and found that it all had vanished. A little dazed and confused, I moved into the woods in order to consider my options. Coming out a few months later, I started to travel the country; supporting myself by working for room and board, selling some of my crafts, and the occasional paint job. At a concert one day it dawned on me that I was still enrolled in school, it was just that it was a mystery school and I wouldn’t be graduating until I passed on. About this time a former employee of mine offered me a permanent painting position at his family’s lodge. Being that it was a summer resort and the winters are not conducive to outdoor work, I only had to work during the spring and fall. With plenty of time to travel and earning a decent wage, I started to do my Spirit Walk overseas. Eventually, I started taking on more management responsibilities at the lodge. Besides the painting and staining of new and existing buildings, as well as the upkeep on the family’s other houses, I was training the new managers and inspecting their departments. My business card read Painter, Quality Control Manager, and Spiritual Advisor. I was actually offered a place in “Who’s Who in America’s Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs”. Unfortunately an email address was required and I was still pretending I could ignore the Computer Age. It was then decided the lodge where I was working at the time could use a caretaker. I assumed the role of caretaker. We winterized a cabin and I started staying most of the winter. It became my favorite part of the job, even without electricity or water. I had plenty of free time to read and do crafts; solitude, since you had to ski or snowshoe in; and silence, except for natural sounds. We did eventually get power and started plowing the road when the family started developing some of the property. This role of caretaker and the responsibilities continued for 10 years until the owners decided to move on and sold the property to a corporation. I have never gone overseas for a specific job. When I travel I normally just get a room for the first two nights at my point of entry, talk to some of the locals and then formulate a plan (I rarely leave from the same country I arrived in). I then check my journal for possible positions that I had previously written down from past issues of The Caretaker Gazette. For example, on my way from Ireland to the Canary Islands I stayed at a farm in Portugal and a B&B in Cadiz, Spain, both of which I had found via postings in The Caretaker Gazette. I still have the cabin and the painting job, but due to the new pay scale I work during the summer for the maintenance department. During the winter I go to Florida and help my parents out. In my youth I always tried to take the path no one had taken before, but now the least travelled ones are fine. The options now include selling off some of my collections by opening an art gallery, starting a company inspecting resorts, selling my crafts at renaissance fairs, or becoming an itinerant painter of Victorian houses. Another caretaking job would allow me to do all these things or none. Now that it’s time for something new, I’ve been reading The Caretaker Gazette a little more closely. For me, the newsletter has always been useful in finding temporary work overseas that offers room and board. Now though, I’m interested in something a little more permanent and plan to use the Gazette to find that too, maybe even in the good old United States. The South Pacific or Ireland would be nice too, but I’m certainly open to something new and different. No worries, Mate; the adventure never ends.

Main lodge building at the Grand Lake Lodge

Illinois

I AM A DISABLED MALE LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN caretaker in Forest Park, a suburb of Chicago. I am offering a free, furnished place to stay, as I am a disabled male who needs help with his daily tasks such as cooking, bathing, dressing, medication management, taking me to my appointments, and incontinence care. If this sounds like you, then please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. I hope you have a fantastic rest of the day.

Italy

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who have experience with artistic wall painting! We are looking for someone who is free immediately and can stay here for at least a week. [Contact info available to subscribers] consists of a sustainable approach to life in its various aspects: energy, farming, and travelling. An essential sustainable element to this project is work-exchange itself, as our volunteers have the opportunity to engage with these approaches, learn from them, and experience cultural enrichment not only through a placement at the farm but also through contact with guests from all over the world. A placement at the farmhouse is ideal for volunteers who are looking for a unique work-holiday experience in a friendly, open, and engaging atmosphere. We are located in the countryside but are also very close to the historical center of Perugia (1.50 euro bus ticket to town), so it will be very easy to experience the different aspects of both farm and city life. We offer free bikes, free internet access, free guest kitchen with breakfast, lunch four to five days a week, free swimming pool use, and more, including the opportunity to contribute to the management of a working farm and a B&B. The ideal volunteer for a placement with us is active, social, hard-working, responsible, reliable, energetic, a good communicator, interested in exploring the area and learning new things. If you are a couch potato or an internet-addict, this is not the place for you. We expect volunteers to have fun while still being able to recognize the importance of the work to be done. We are looking for someone who can complete the given tasks in an efficient, independent, and timely manner, who takes pride in their work, and who is looking to be a part of a team. Volunteers should enjoy the work and have a positive attitude. The general idea is to help us keep our hostel “No.1 in Perugia,” which has been achieved very much so with the help of past and present volunteers. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] via our website. Thanks.

Indiana

house sitter(S) WANTED for our rural home outside of Terre Haute in Woodgate, IN from November 1 through December 30, 2016. The house sitter can be a single, couple or family. We have a modern three bedroom/two bath home on wooded acreage near a large farm. It’s very quiet and private here. In addition to house sitting, we have three dogs to take care of. They are affectionate, healthy and love to walk. This is a beautiful, peaceful place with woods, and a pond in the woods. There is also a creek in the woods to hike, and paved roads through the farm. There are three other houses on the farm, but not within view. There is great hunting and fishing nearby. No pets or smoking. Children are OK. Must be non-smokers/drinkers and no parties will be allowed here. You must have your own vehicle. A background check will be conducted. Please email a letter of interest and at least four checkable references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Ireland

AN EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER is required for a full-time, live-in position on an historic, country estate in Northern Ireland. The Housekeeper will be responsible for the smooth running of a modern, family home and its associated buildings. Tasks will include all usual household duties. This live-in position includes accommodation in your own spacious, three bedroom, detached house with garden, set away from the main house and located two miles from the County town. Applicants must be animal lovers and experienced with dogs, as well as enjoy the country. House and dog-sitting will be a crucial part of the role. Some cooking experience would be beneficial. The ability to work as part of a team in order to work seamlessly with the other estate staff is essential, and they should be happy to assist when the family have guests. Must drive and hold a full driver’s license. This is a unique, long-term position for the right person. Couples will also be considered. Please send your resume and current references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kentucky

[Contact info available to subscribers] located in Wallingford, KY, is seeking a live-on premise, full-time property caretaker to manage the [Contact info available to subscribers] property. In this role, the caretaker will maintain a security presence at Park Lake, maintain Association equipment in good repair and working order, mow the grounds as needed, keep the area around the gate and residence neat and free of trash and weeds, collect garbage from cabins, and keep culverts and the road around the lake free of debris and tree limbs. Must enforce all [Contact info available to subscribers] rules and policies. This is a full-time on premise role. (On-premise housing is provided, however does not include electric and water.) All applicants must pass a criminal history, background check and a drug screen. Must have a valid driver’s license with a reliable and insured vehicle. Must have a general knowledge and ability to use a mower, tractor, weed eater and other farm equipment. The caretaker reports to the [Contact info available to subscribers]. All interested parties may contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

INNKEEPERS WANTED. Seeking an experienced couple to manage the beautiful Westborough Inn with 25 guest rooms, located in Westborough, MA, about 35 minutes’ drive from Boston. The live-in apartment for the Innkeepers is furnished and has an upgraded kitchen and living area. Responsibilities include marketing, taking reservations, answering phone calls, checking in and checking out guests, setting up continental breakfast, supervising cleaning staff, maintaining the building/facility in good conditions, guest hospitality, processing payment transactions, running daily, monthly and year-end reports, verifying commissions, updating website and online reservation sites, managing petty cash, bookkeeping, decorating the Inn, doing minor maintenance and any other duties deemed critical to efficiently managing the Inn. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/HANDYPERSON needed in Needham. [Contact info available to subscribers] in Needham is seeking a part-time Caretaker/Handyperson for eight hours a week (over three days, must include a few Sunday hours). Hours are flexible. Payment will be $20/hour. One or more years’ experience caring for a building preferred. Must supply references. Please see our job description and application at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information and application.

Mexico

WORK/EXCHANGE available. Our property is located in the south of Mexico on the Pacific coast, 15 minutes walking distance from the famous beach of Zipolite and has an ocean view. The area offers many ecological activities including marine tours where whales, dolphins and turtles can be seen, boat tours through mangroves to see crocodiles and migratory birds, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding, bird watching, and exploring the coast on your own to discover your favorite deserted beach. People come to enjoy the beach, the hippie vibe or to experiment an alternative way of living. This is also popular for yoga retreat, meditation, spiritual and ancestral healing, rituals and ceremonies. We started in January 2014 and are still in the phase of development. Our project has very simple goals: building an ecologic yoga, aguahara area, re-plant and re-condition the landscape using organic methods of permaculture, provide a sustainable source of healthy food, while minimizing consumption of power and water to create a more harmonious environment. We are interested in people who can contribute with enthusiasm, skills and ideas. We are looking to build a Superadobe and bottles house, dig a well, and also do some landscape and organic garden work. From October 2016 to April 2017, we are looking for mature and responsible male volunteers with experience in natural building, Superadobe construction or carpentry, organic agriculture, and permaculture. A minimum stay of a week is required, with a maximum of three weeks. We need general help for the proper functioning of the project, working three to four hours per day (from 8am five days a week) in exchange for breakfast, and rustic accommodation (tent, hammock or outdoor bed with mosquito net), water, shower, composting toilet, but still no electricity. From June to September 2017, we are looking for a dog/house sitter only. A minimum stay of a month is required with a two person maximum. We need a fit and active, mature, responsible person (friends, couple, all genders) who would enjoy the occasional opportunity to move in and care for our property while we are away. Keep the areas of the house clean and tidy, feed our two dogs, Chili and Pepper, fix the way up to the land, and water the plants. There is no electricity, and no Wi-Fi here. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

INN MANAGER(S) NEEDED for a 14-room Select Registry bed and breakfast located on the beach of Lake Huron, Michigan. This award winning destination property, [Contact info available to subscribers], seeks an experienced Inn manager or couple possessing creative culinary skills and the ability to manage inventory, shopping, and special dietary requests as well as daily operations of the property. Applicants must be physically fit, computer literate, possess a positive attitude, passion for guest service, handling guests’ concerns and providing resolutions in a professional manner. A separate house with utilities, vacation, education and compensation based on experience with bonus is offered as well as two days off per week. Non-smokers, and pets allowed. Only applicants with actual hospitality lodging experience will be considered. Please send your resume, bio, and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

CARETAKER NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Brooklyn Center. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for a caretaker to clean and maintain the common areas, property/grounds to create a pleasant atmosphere for residents. This includes vacuuming, window washing, mopping, picking up trash on the property, sweeping around dumpsters, changing light bulbs, cleaning vacant apartments, etc. Other duties may include delivering notices, inspecting apartments, shoveling/salting sidewalks in the winter time. Customer service and strong communications skills are required. We require that you live at the property which means you have to qualify as a resident and to live at this particular property. Must have previous cleaning experience. Caretaking experience is preferred. Must be available the first and last day of the month to clean turns. Must be available for rotated on-call responsibilities (which usually includes evenings and weekends). The schedule will be 78.95 hours/month. Compensation will be $750.00 monthly rent credit. If you are interested in this position you must apply online at our application site located at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are searching for a live on site caretaker couple for a condominium in Saint Louis Park, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The work days are Monday through Thursday, plus every other weekend. General maintenance and cleaning required. CPO certified preferred. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed to live on site, for luxury apartments in Hopkins/Minnetonka. Do you have experience as an apartment building caretaker, a cleaning person, and/or as a hotel housekeeper and the desire to make things shine for others? If so, join the team [Contact info available to subscribers], a highly-respected, multi-award winning Minnesota top workplace for six consecutive years, and the team at [Contact info available to subscribers]! The staff at our 324-unit luxury apartment community nestled in the naturally beautiful Opus Park Reserve located on the border (literally!) of Minnetonka and Hopkins seeks a hardworking, self-motivated individual to join their team to perform common area/building cleaning, and grounds keeping duties on a routine/daily basis and to perform a portion of the community’s apartment turnovers as necessary. The person in this position will work 40 hours per week, with duties assigned throughout all seven days of the week (the work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, but every third week there are some weekend work hours required). The caretaker also performs a share of the properties’ after-hours emergency on-call duties. The compensation is paid in the form of a rent allowance that can be applied to a one, two or three bedroom apartment home. The person in this position must be able to live at the apartment community. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurances, is also available. To apply, please complete our employment application form here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

COOK/INNKEEPER WANTED for a small country Inn in Martinsdale, MT. Duties include cooking, housekeeping, laundry, tending to guests and some light maintenance. Room and board provided plus a wage. The position runs from now until the end of November. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NV. Caretaker Wanted for a large room rental home in North Las Vegas. Looking for an experienced maintenance man or couple for a nine bedroom, six bathroom, two kitchen home. This person (couple) should be experienced, and have references in minor repairing, especially plumbing and electrical. This is a pet free, and smoke free home. We do have three outdoor smoking areas, gated parking and security cameras. Sorry, there is no room for your travel trailer. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Las Vegas. We are currently in search of a part-time property caretaker to look after a three bedroom vacation property. The pay is $17 per hour and the hours are flexible. Hours will vary depending on how busy things are but are expected to be between 10-30 hours a month. The job is perfect for someone looking to supplement their income with a job that offers flexibility. The duties will include ensuring the property is ready prior to each guests stay, inspecting the property for any maintenance issues, and helping guests if they have issues at the property. The closer you live to Rhodes Ranch in Las Vegas the better. Please respond via our website in order to submit your application and your resume: [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Jersey

[Contact info available to subscribers] seeks volunteer Host/Resident (single or couple) to work 25 hours per week in exchange for a private bedroom, kitchen privileges, food and cell phone allowance and shared bathrooms. Bedrooms are in guesthouses shared with retreats. Open year round, we are on 20 peaceful acres in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, 30 minutes from the ocean and minutes from town. Applicants should be physically fit, liberal minded, and respectful of Unitarian Universalist principles. Excellent people skills, diplomacy, and the ability to work with the public to help host retreats is essential. Other duties are dependent on the skills you bring to the table: building maintenance, housekeeping, plumbing, carpentry, grant writing, landscaping, pool maintenance, cooking, and social media. A positive and flexible attitude and ability to work cooperatively with a small team of hard working, creative people are essential. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

LONG-TERM CARETAKER needed in Clifton. [Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an experienced veterinary long-term caretaker to join our staff on a part-time basis. As a member of our staff your duties will include, walking and feeding dogs, feeding and caring for cats, medicating animals, occasionally assisting in general practice, laundry, and cleaning. Nights and alternating weekends a must. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]. No phone calls.

JOB OPENING AVAILABLE for an energetic live-in couple to run a 24 room independent motel in Toms River. The candidate should be fluent in English and should be computer literate. Responsibilities will include front desk, housekeeping, and minor maintenance. Experience preferred. You must be flexible, reliable, dependable, trustworthy and have a willingness to go above and beyond. Please email your cover letter, resume and salary expectation to [Contact info available to subscribers] for immediate consideration.

New Mexico

VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST with their own RV needed from May 15 through September 15, 2017 at [Contact info available to subscribers], located approximately 32 miles northwest of Tucumcari, NM. We need a campground host for 20 primitive campsites. A background check and finger prints are required for security to acquire this position. Duties include but are not limited to: visitor information, visitor greetings, assist visitors with park rules and regulations, assist [Contact info available to subscribers] with interpretive events, daily camp maintenance and cleanup, clean campground restrooms, irrigate trees, litter control, monitor quiet-hours, and assist park staff as needed with aquatic invasive species and courtesy boat inspections. Camp hosts will monitor quiet hours from 10:00pm until 6:00am, and request campground visitors to leave by 9:00pm or pay a camping fee. Advise a [Contact info available to subscribers] of any violations. The campground host RV site has full electric and sewer, and will be provided in return for 25 to 30 hours per week volunteer services. Please apply online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

SUMMER CAMP SEEKS DYNAMIC DUO for year-round maintenance and housekeeping positions. Qualified maintenance applicants must have previous experience and demonstrate skills in electric, carpentry, building repair, etc., be comfortable with heights, and have the ability to lift over 75lbs. Qualified housekeeping applicants must have previous experience. Responsibilities include vacuuming, washing floors, dusting, window cleaning, preparing linen sets, making beds, and more. Both maintenance and housekeeping applicants must be able to organize supplies, keep detailed inventory, supervise others effectively, pay attention to detail, and have the ability to recognize problems before they happen. Both applicants must have a valid driver’s license. A background check is required. The camp is located in Cold Spring, NY. This is a year round position and includes on site housing, vehicle, basic utilities, and health insurance. Applicants should email [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE SEEKING ONE OR POSSIBLY TWO MORE caretakers for this fall/winter/spring. We provide housing in exchange for 30 hours or so of work. We typically engage five to seven for the above time period so nobody is married to the property and all can take some time off. We like to have staff with different skill sets and abilities. Some who are good with maintenance. Some with office work. Some with housekeeping. Obviously, those who can handle more than one responsibility is ideal. The position might evolve into a full-time resident manager position if one is interested. No smoking and no pets! If interested, please feel free to call [Contact info available to subscribers].

A SMALL DOG BOARDING FACILITY needs a responsible person or couple to look after our dogs. The property is located in upstate New York. You must love dogs. A couple who could also be handy with property care and some improvement changes in the farmhouse would be great. Background check required, and must drive and speak perfect English. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you.

LOOKING FOR A MATURE, LOVING AND CARING, talented, vet tech – preferably with a vet tech license/caretaker to live-in, long-term, to care for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies and adults on a beautiful 8-acre property in Pound Ridge, NY (one hour North of NYC). Responsibilities include total care of the dogs (grooming, cleaning, feeding, exercising, training and most important loving.) Caretaker responsibilities to be discussed during interview. Person must have a current driver’s license, be a non-smoker, without children, and have verifiable references in the care of dogs. Please email you resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], a three guest-room historic brownstone in Brooklyn is looking for a year-round, live-in co-innkeeper starting in November/December, 2016. Responsibilities include check in and check-outs, managing bookings, preparing organic made to order breakfast for an average of six and up to ten guests, shopping and ordering supplies, meticulous housekeeping and potentially assistance with events. Must enjoy interacting with guests and have a warm, welcoming manner. Average hours per week is 30 hours. This position is only appropriate for individuals or a couple who have lived in New York City and are genuinely familiar with its geography and sites. It is ideal for a couple, with one working independently of the house. Must be pet-friendly. Smoking is not permitted. The position includes live-in quarters, a salary with the possibility of commissions, all utilities and internet as well as breakfast. A total of six weeks’ time off will be provided coordinating with the owner, but only two during the summer. Inquiries should email their resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] No calls or drop-ins please.

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED PERSON/COUPLE to handle farm repairs, fencing, gardening, landscaping, animal chores. Skills: tractor, carpentry abilities, positive attitude. No smoking. We are activists and environmentalists, committed to sustainable rural development and training new farmers. The work is five days each week, approximately eight hours/day, varying seasonally. We offer a one bedroom furnished apartment with private entrance, kitchen, bathroom, living room, Wi-Fi, and utilities. Enjoy our produce, eggs, goat milk, and participate in farm programs. The above framework is open to modifications depending on your skills and interests. For more details about the farm, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN CARETAKER ASSISTANT needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Forestburgh, NY. We are looking for a caretaker assistant for the tree farm and our property management business. The main responsibilities will include maintaining buildings and grounds, monitoring property, taking care of chickens, cats and English Springer Spaniels as well as cleaning up the grounds and house every week. While maintenance activities are required all year, this position allows for a considerable amount of free time, including having a part-time job elsewhere if needed or desired. In addition to the monthly stipend, the compensation includes room and board in our home. Relevant experience in caretaking, home repair, maintenance, and housecleaning are required for this position but will train everyone. This is a good opportunity. You should have good interpersonal skills be a friendly self-starter, flexible, versatile, communal and open minded to new experiences. An entrepreneurial spirit is helpful to start new businesses. College graduates and beginners welcome. Please send your resume or note about yourself to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A CARETAKER for a restored farmhouse on four acres near Elizabethtown, NY. Quiet, peaceful location with year-round creek. Position available mid/late October and will consider short (winter) or longer term options. Reduced/variable rent offered, depending on skills/qualifications. For more details please see [Contact info available to subscribers] and view pages for information.

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING for a night hostel manager/housekeeper to join our friendly team at [Contact info available to subscribers] in central Auckland. We are a multi-award winning upmarket backpacker’s hostel, in a busy, fast-paced environment where team-work is key, and we focus on guest experiences and provided outstanding customer service. You must be experienced in accommodation management, administration and sales, be knowledgeable about booking systems, and be self-motivated with a big smile and a responsible attitude! The successful candidate must have at least one year experience in a similar managerial position and be confident in engaging with guests, and all operational aspects of running a busy hostel. Excellent English language skills are a must in this role. The position includes two night shifts from 8pm – 12pm covering front office then on call from 12 midnight for late check ins until 7.30am the following morning and one housekeeping shift on a Sunday between 10am – 2pm. You will need previous housekeeping experience and a proven track record of attention to detail. You must have a valid NZ work visa. You can work for free accommodation, free laundry, and free Wi-Fi, and will need to commit for two to three months. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOSTEL HELPER wanted ASAP. We are located in the heart of Kerikeri – an ideal central location for visitors to the beautiful Bay of Islands. You must be able to clean guest rooms consistently to a high standard. General duties include cleaning bathrooms and common areas and some deep-cleaning for two hours and 30 minutes each morning in exchange for free accommodation and unlimited Wi-Fi. In addition, we offer help in finding full-time paid work after two weeks work at our hostel. Two weeks minimum stay required. Come join us in the Winterless Far North for a few weeks to relax, work and have fun with other working backpackers at our busy working hostel. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Carolina

WINTER CAMPGROUND HOST with own RV needed for the month of November 2016. Singles or couples are encouraged to apply. Volunteers will arrive October 31 and depart December 1. Volunteers will work a rotating schedule, four days on and four days off averaging at least 20 hours a week. The job duties include opening and closing the gatehouse during shift. Working gatehouse will include duties such as greeting visitors, giving out information, assisting visitors in understanding campground regulations, collecting fees and following procedures given for money collection, filling honor vault envelope holder on vault, posting signs and information as needed, and making two drive trough’s a day of the park. Volunteers will be required to complete a background check prior to starting, wear a volunteer shirt or vest as part of job, use appropriate safety equipment as required, and attend a mandatory training day prior to the start day. Volunteers will be provided a RV campsite free of charge for their service. Amenities at [Contact info available to subscribers] during the winter months include 30/50 amp electric and sewer hook-ups at the host campsite, a dump station in Loop A, and Internet/Wi-Fi at the gatehouse. While water hook-ups will be unavailable at the campsites due to lack of pipe insulation, the restrooms and showers in the insulated Loop A bathhouse will stay open, and a water spigot will be available at the adjacent well house that can be used to fill up RV/camper holding tanks. Laundry facilities will be available for use at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please apply online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Norway

INTERESTED IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY? Want to help build a community? Love the sea? We are working full-time prepping the boat for crossing over to Inverness, Scotland. After a sea trail to Denmark and back we see that there is plenty of things that should be done with our ship. The slippery deck is #1 on the list. We plan to paint with epoxy paint mixed with sand on both the inside of the boat and the outside. Everything else seems to work OK, but there is always stuff needing to be fixed on a new boat. Our list is still long but getting shorter each day. If you want to join us along the coast of Europe from Scotland down to the Canary Islands through December, short distance or longer, just send us an email message. We are also looking for a crew for our Atlantic crossing. Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining why you would be interested in our community and please place this in the Subject Line: [Contact info available to subscribers] Application so we know you have been reading this. Love from [Contact info available to subscribers] – a sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow!

Oklahoma

house sitter NEEDED from December 15th, 2016 to January 15th, 2017 for our three-bedroom home in the Oklahoma City area. We need a dog-lover to look after our two cute Poodles, who need cuddles (and food), and to be walked twice each day. Our home is very close to the I40, and just 20 minutes by car to the city. A large park is a short walk away, along with walking trails and tennis courts. You must keep our house in good shape while we are away, because we expect it to be the same when we return. If you are interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

ACTIVE PENSION COUPLE needed for a 10,000 acre working remote cattle ranch is southeastern Oregon. Need part-time help two to three days a week in exchange for a two bedroom, one bath home and utilities. Duties include yard work, light handyman duties, light cleanup, and light mechanical experience would be a plus. References required and a background check will be done. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

LONG-TERM, PART-TIME JOBS AVAILABLE for a middle aged couple. Salaries provided with a secluded river cabin, paid utilities, and satellite TV. The property consists of two beautiful forested private islands. Positions are available now for a trustworthy pair to work on Oregon’s famed Rogue fishing river for an informal retired couple. We are seeking an experienced gardener, housekeeper and good cook to maintain multiple gardens and lawns, feed horses, clean corals, run and maintain the farm equipment and irrigation system. Should possess cheerful sense of humors and respect privacy. Require a clean driver’s license and the ability to pass background checks. Sober habits – smoke free cabin. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

REMOTE 300 ACRE OREGON RANCH needs caretaker(s). Surrounded by National Forest, the nearest neighbor is ten miles away. Winter access limited some years. Cabin provided, solar electricity. Small stipend, additional paid work available, especially cutting firewood, building maintenance and construction, and vehicle mechanizing. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

B&B CARETAKER needed in southwest Portland. Looking for an extremely detail oriented, organized, and guest service professional. Must love working with all different sorts of people and be the face of our 5 star B&B, meet and greet guests of B&B, manage on-site maintenance and repairs apartments, manage daily operations, including sweeping outside stairs, watering plants, wiping down rails etc., collecting mail sorting garbage and taking out on collection days, walk through – before and after guests, oversee cleaning crew, inspection of home after cleaners or work crews are done to make sure it is ready for guests, check in guests from 4:00pm on (in most cases), be the guest point of contact and offer assistance as they need, file damage reports when needed, and respond to emails and texts in a timely manner. You will be our main contact for all issues regarding the home. This is a part-time job but requires someone who is a full-time resident of the home. Pay can be worked according to applicant and experience. Please email your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Prior work experience in Hospitality/detailed cleaning or similar position required. Thanks.

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER NEEDED, in my home located 12 miles outside of Uniontown. We live in Isabella, in Luzerne Township in Fayette County. I have a 54-year-old fiancé who is not in the best of health. I work for the Fire Department and do wildfire containment, so I’m all over the United States and I don’t know when I have to go. I’m looking for a female caretaker to stay with her when I have to go. We have a six bedroom house, a Pitbull dog who is very friendly, and a cat. I never know exactly how long I am going to be gone for. She is very capable of taking care of herself, but I would just like to have a companion with her and not leave her alone. If interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

A BEAUTIFUL, 5-ROOM BED AND BREAKFAST near Hershey, PA has an immediate opening for an experienced innkeeper or couple to manage all operations – breakfast, housekeeping, maintaining grounds, reservations, check-ins/outs, bookkeeping, marketing, staff and vendor management. A historic home with modern comforts, we have an excellent reputation and strong return guest business in a friendly, small town. We need a warm host/hostess to treat our guests like family, while keeping a pristine home and maintaining our relationship with the community. Knowledge of ThinkReservations and QuickBooks a plus. The compensation package includes a salary, bonuses based on revenue, paid vacation and living quarters. It is a peaceful, pastoral place to live the B&B lifestyle. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

MARRIED CARETAKER COUPLE wanted to help maintain a 10 acre lake property in Joelton, TN in return for a one bedroom apartment with electric, cable TV, and internet. Looking for caretakers who are interested in a long-term situation only. Must be diligent, trustworthy, hard-working, and self-starters who like working outdoors and very handy with lawn care, basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. Must also be able to pass an extensive background check. No drinkers/smokers. Please email your resume(s) to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME house sitter for two to three weeks a month in Springtown, TX. We run a small quarantine facility for kill pen horses. We are looking for someone to stay overnight at our place while we’re gone out of town. You can come and go as you please as long as you stay over and take care of the place and the animals. Pay is $10/hour, three to four hours a day paid weekly via PayPal. Feedings are twice a day to the outside animals and once a day to the dogs. We have two dogs, a donkey, steer and at least two horses at all times. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

A WEST TEXAS RANCH is looking for a middle-aged couple as caretakers for absentee owners’ houses, grounds and vehicles. This is a full-time, permanent position for a couple with good people skills, team players with good morals and clean records. No drugs, smoking or drinking and no kids. Duties include housekeeping (cleaning, light laundry, grocery shopping), grounds keeping (lawn/grounds maintenance and landscape projects) and routine maintenance of owners’ houses and vehicles. Skills include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, audio visual, vehicle and equipment repairs. Must be computer literate. No ranch duties involved. Competitive salary, nice housing, utilities and ranch vehicle provided. Please send your complete employment history with names and dates of employers, skills possessed and salary requirements for the couple to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A MAN AND WIFE TEAM for maintenance grounds keeping on a Texas Hill Country ranch and resort. Would need to be computer literate, outgoing and personable. Must have your own RV. The owners will furnish space and all utilities per month plus salary. This would be perfect for a retired couple. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

NEED AN EXPERIENCED RANCH AND FARM WORKER in the Central Texas area. Duties include caring for cattle, mixing feed for cattle and horses, fence repair, welding pens and corrals. House and pickup included. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

WANTED – a hard-working ranch foreman for a Bastrop County, Texas ranch, with 3,000 acres plus lease land. 500 calves weaned each year with others preconditioned over the winter for summer grazing in Oklahoma. We plant 500 acres of oats each year. You must be able to doctor calves, maintain ranch equipment, pens, etc., and perform minor carpentry, electrical repair, water line maintenance and some fence building. Strong organizational skills are required to supervise additional ranch hands. Good housing and pay available for a hard worker. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Utah

A house sitting POSITION is available in suburban Salt Lake City from mid-October until around June 2017, while the owners are out of the country. It’s a large, five bedroom, fully furnished house with all amenities in an upscale neighborhood, near schools and shopping centers, and close to the I-15. Very light duties are expected and include watering the plants, taking care of the yard and communicating with the owners via email, or by cell phone if any emergencies develop. We also just received a new puppy, so dog care will be required. If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include references and your past house sitting experience. Thank you.

Vermont

WE ARE IN NEED OF A LIVE-IN NON-SMOKING INNKEEPER, with no pets and a warm personality for five room historic B&B in Vermont Village in Southern Vermont. Ability to prepare breakfast is essential. Other responsibilities would include cleaning house, laundry and most importantly providing our guests with a wonderful experience. The compensation package includes free housing, two days off weekly, and two weeks paid vacation after one year of service. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a low stress, elegant B&B! Please send your resume and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A CARETAKER in Hardwick, the gateway to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Looking for a handy, personable individual or couple who can assist me with maintenance and renovation projects while I’m here and handle basic bookkeeping and tenant communication when I’m out of town. We have been renovating our c.1865 mansion and attached barn into commercial and residential living space for the past decade. Experience with aging buildings and creative solutions are a plus! I’ll be working out of town and need someone to manage responsibilities, around 20 hours a week in my absence. No smoking, drugs or alcohol. No cats, I have a friendly dog who would appreciate another well-behaved dog in the house. Housing is provided; Caretaker will have their own bedroom with private bath and shared common spaces, and kitchen. Looking for an initial three-month commitment, with the hopes it would grow into mutually agreed on one-year position. This area is known for its alternative agriculture practices, skiing, biking, and hunting. This would be ideal for an artist or writer with plenty of life experience who is looking to relocate to Vermont or simply change the pace of their life. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] with cover letter and references. I’m happy to email photos and more info.

Virginia

BEAUTIFUL 1,000 ACRE PROPERTY in Palmyra (central Virginia) is in need of a farm hand/caretaker starting ASAP. Housing will be provided with fair compensation. The job responsibilities would include: cutting and baling hay experience required; maintaining and repairing the various pieces of equipment on the farm: including tractors, balers, cutter/conditioners, mowers, garden machinery, chain saws, wood splitter, and appliances. Generator maintenance required and maintenance of the outdoor boiler. Will need to repair and maintaining farm infrastructure (ponds and roads), do general repair work (carpentry, minor electric and plumbing), and mowing of fields and haying of fields. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING AN ORGANIZED, ENERGETIC and customer oriented individual or couple to act as Innkeeper(s) for an expanding Virginia Inn that reaches a varied audience from corporate to leisure guests. Responsibilities include but are not limited to cooking, inventory management, shopping, managing and scheduling staff, marketing and social media, reservations, housekeeping, and overall accountability to owner. Must be team players and understand the nuances of providing the best experience for all guests and team members. This year-round position includes off-site housing, health insurance, paid vacation and a bonus for the right candidate. Previous lodging experience is required and compensation will be offered as appropriate. No smoking. Vehicle required. Please email your resume, references and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wales

CARETAKER NEEDED at Ponthir Church School. The position of a school caretaker has arisen at Ponthir Church in Wales. The school is set in the quiet village of Ponthir, southwest of the county borough of Torfaen, and occupies an enviable position within the village. This is a small village school which has an important position within the village community. As the school caretaker you will be very much part of our close knit team and will work closely with school staff and the village community. Ponthir Church School is a creative, friendly and family orientated establishment with excellent academic standards. We would welcome someone who wishes to work in a small Church School and be part of our dynamic team. Please send resumes and local references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

SEEKING A FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER with supervisory experience for a private, Seattle-area client. Excellent salary and benefits provided. Also seeking part-time Housekeepers with experience cleaning high-end private homes. Hourly and salaried positions available. Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

BRING IN YOUR OWN 5TH WHEEL for year round living in the Palouse, the rolling wheat fields of Washington. Private home on 10 acres needs maintenance during the Spring until Fall. Lawn, flower beds, garden, weeding, handyman upkeep. In the winter just keep an eye on the two dogs and two cats. Must be a non-smoker, single or couple. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME ONSITE CARETAKER needed for a 28-unit waterfront condominium complex in Old Bellevue. The position is available October 1. Applicants must possess strong handyman capabilities, be skilled in mechanics and construction, and possess a professional, highly service-oriented attitude toward the owners and maintaining our three building facility in top-notch condition. Standard onsite duty hours run Monday through Friday from 9:00am through noon, plus one hour/day of flex time to be utilized during the balance of workdays. Compensation includes free on-site housing (excluding utilities) in a detached one bedroom, one bathroom, approximately 1,300 sq. ft. cottage plus two (uncovered) parking stalls, access to the swimming pool, plus $1,600/month, and paid vacation. One small pet (dog only) allowed. A background and credit check will be conducted. Please email your cover letter, resume, references, and any questions to [Contact info available to subscribers]

GENERAL MAINTENANCE HELP WANTED in the Spokane Valley. Full-time, Christian couple wanted for general property maintenance for the owner’s commercial properties as well as the owner’s home. Commercial property maintenance skills required with experience and good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, sheet-rocking, painting, yard and sprinklers. Also some auto maintenance. Positions will include house and commercial bathroom cleaning. Computer and basic office skills very helpful. Must be non-smoking, no drugs or alcohol. Valid driver’s licenses required. Need resumes and references and you will be subject to a background check. Compensation includes on-site residence and utilities. Only husband and wife couples need apply. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

[Contact info available to subscribers] is a beautiful 900 acre easement property surrounded by the Monongahela National State Park and is in a quiet zone for the nearby Green Bank Radio Astronomy Observatory. We are looking to hire a healthy couple seeking to live a rural lifestyle. The position involves maintaining the property. Skilled in outdoor work and familiarity with use, maintenance and repair of equipment are essential. house sitting and caretaking of animals, dogs, cats, horses, and cattle in owner’s absence. Living quarters provided, salary negotiable, beginning October 2017. If the job appeals to you, living in a rural area is what you want and your job skills are what we need, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Wisconsin

APARTMENT CARETAKER needed. A permanent, part-time person is needed to provide building and unit maintenance, repair, and janitorial services at the apartments located in the Holmen/Onalaska area. Lawn and grounds, snow removal work also required. Hours will be flexible. Compensation based on experience and ability. This would be a good job for a retired, or semi-retired person. The caretaker can start immediately. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for on-site property management at the [Contact info available to subscribers] in downtown Richland Center. Light maintenance and the cleaning of grounds and facility will be required. Compensation includes a free quality, modern two bedroom apartment, plus a monthly salary. If interested, please mail your resume and letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Wyoming

PROFESSIONAL CARETAKERS WANTED. Full-time caretakers wanted to manage a compound of four homes in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Married couples only please. No young children. The properties are located in Teton National Park and are 23 miles from the south gate of Yellowstone National Park. The homes are used for family and company outings. This is a caretaker’s dream job. Only experienced caretakers or estate managers need apply. Applicants must have a proven record of attention to detail and management skills. Duties include: maintenance; housekeeping; lawn care and landscaping; management of property vehicles; event planning; cooking, when required, and the ability to manage all the financial aspects for the properties; among other job responsibilities. Must pass a background check, have a good driving record, good communication and management skills, physically fit, self-motivated, good judgment and ability to work independently and be positive and flexible. Competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and 401K. Compensation includes living quarters in a 1,800 square foot, three bedroom cabin backing to a creek and Teton National Forrest. You’ll see lots of wildlife – moose, bear, and elk on the back deck of the cabin. Please send a current resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please.

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Experienced, mature couple with well-behaved older dog looking for long-term, live-in position, preferably in Colorado or Northern New Mexico but will consider anything interesting. We have over 20 years of experience in all aspects of Estate Management; managing multiple properties, project management, event planning and execution, identifying and managing vendors, troubleshooting major and minor household issues, pet and animal care, landscaping and budgeting. We can be reached at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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