The Caretaker Gazette November / December 2017

Argentina

PATAGONIA CALLING: An enthusiastic woman interested in art, current events, and creative and spiritual thinking is seeking a like-minded companion at my farm in the majestic canyons of the Cordillera in Northern Patagonia, Argentina, beginning in December 2017 or early January 2018. Located on the banks of the Rio Trocoman engulfed by the imposing landscape of Northern Patagonia. Gender is not important; attitude is. I prefer a commitment of at least three months. I am wheelchair-bound with local personal aids who attend to my physical needs. I desire a companion to converse in English, assist with correspondence and creative projects, and manage and troubleshoot computer and internet issues. Required skills include bilingual English-Spanish, expertise with both PC and Mac systems, and driving a manual transmission. Desirable interests: art therapy, organic gardening and cooking, and horse riding. If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining your interests in this opportunity. To learn more and see photos, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

[Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking a mature, on-site volunteer barn manager/caretaker. This is a non-salaried position, however a small stipend may be available. We are seeking a financially independent, compassionate person to help with the care of our animals. The position requires a person with equine experience who would like to be of service helping us care for abused, neglected, injured or abandoned animals. Our goal is to restore health and wellness where we can with the hope of eventual adoption. This is a rare opportunity for the right individual to live peacefully “off the grid” in a secluded, tranquil setting in the middle of the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The job requires approximately 20 hours of service per week helping with feeding, cleaning, grooming, nurturing and general assist with oversight of the animals. We are seeking a person who cherishes their privacy and solitude as much as we do. The person must be: non-smoking; no drugs; pass a background check; computer skills would be greatly appreciated; most importantly, no drama. We are quiet, reflective stewards of the earth and require the utmost respect for all living things by all who grace our sanctuary. We will provide very modest free housing; all utilities (100% solar living); high speed internet and best of all – seclusion, peace and harmony. This is very simplistic and purposeful living. Clearly not for everyone. If interested in learning more please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER POSITION now available in beautiful Yuma, Arizona. Perfect Winter weather, but a bit hot in the summer. We are a small family boarding facility for six to twelve horses (maximum twelve in the Winter). Some knowledge of horses a must! Very nice furnished two bedroom apartment with utilities provided in exchange for: feeding, turn-out of horses, and grounds maintenance (including some mowing) on five irrigated, secluded acres. Lots of trees. Non-smoker or drinker and good people skills are a must. A couple is OK. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arkansas

MOUNTAIN HOME PROJECT Office/Landscaper-Grounds Maintenance RVing volunteer needed from March 1 through September 30, 2018. We have one volunteer position available for someone to serve as a landscaping/grounds maintenance volunteer. Must have your own RV. This position will be primarily doing yard maintenance and landscaping work at the Project Office, although some tasks will be performed in park settings. The volunteer will be performing individual tasks utilizing power and hand tools to maintain grounds, flower beds, and parking lots, and to provide lawn care services. Responsibilities will include: operating small power equipment; applying herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides; planting/pruning trees and shrubs; mowing grass and trimming edges; raking/mulching leaves and plant debris; and watering vegetation. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment will be supplied. The desired volunteer must maintain a professional appearance and manner, have a pleasant personality, have basic landscaping capabilities, and be willing to complete other duties if needed. A personal background check is required. The flexible work schedule is a minimum of 24 hours per week. A free RV campsite, which includes electric, water, (sewer if available) is offered in lieu of payment for work. If you are interested, please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for the opportunity to re-subscribe to the Gazette. At this time I am on a long-term caretaking job on an unbelievably beautiful piece of property, in a very premier location. I am the property manager, security, maintenance and repair caretaker. I will need you once again, after I am finished here. I had to get rid of some bad people, from this multi-million dollar piece of property and bring it back to full luster as I have, and now maintain. There are still some security issues so I will stay here to keep the peace, and serenity that is now present. It was a hard road up to the this point due to the people in habitation of a steel barn on the property and the 90-year-old, single female owner, unable to stop them and their heavy methamphetamine addiction. However, it is a paradise here, at the present time. I even fixed their completely destroyed swimming pool and you should see it shimmer! It was black! I had to do a two stage drain and chlorine, acid wash as the sides were stained black. Why am I telling you all this? Well, for one, your website is what inspired me to do what I am doing now. Also so you know, there are a few of us who visit your site that are the real ”deal”. We are doers and do not procrastinate a task but see them through with precision. Hope you are there when I need you for my next caretaker gig. Take care, Kevin D., Ashland OR

Thank you for your great email, Kevin! It’s always a pleasure to hear from our subscribers who are content and thriving in their caretaking positions. It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job there and I’m sure the property owner is relieved to have you onsite. Please keep in touch and feel free to share any new experiences with us. Take care and thanks again.

Hi Gary, please rerun our caretaker-wanted ad. Thanks to you and your Gazette, we now have two excellent and experienced caretakers living on our property and are now looking for two more to join our team. Our new caretakers will live in a beautiful location and through their volunteer efforts will make it possible for our interns to live and work affordably on our property. Such great news for you, the new caretakers, and all of us here! Our Gazette help-wanted ad achieved great results all around! Thank you! Sarah J. New Hampshire

Sarah, I’m glad to hear that your caretaker-wanted ad in the Gazette resulted in positive responses to help you with your property needs there. It sounds like your property will be in good hands. Please spread the good word about the Gazette to other property owners in your area who can use it.

Hi Gary, We have found a great placement via our situations-wanted ad we ran in the Gazette and have no expectation of changing any time soon. Thanks for all you do and have done for us. We may make use of your services again; but in the meantime we just recommend you to anyone interested. Gary and Jan L., Grants Pass, OR

Congratulations Gary and Jan and thank you for placing a situations-wanted ad in the Gazette. It’s great to read that you found a position that fits your needs via your ad. Best of luck to you, enjoy your time there, and feel free to contact us again.

Dear Gary, Ed and I are so pleased that we rejoined your site after so many years. We are excited to have completed an agreement for the Pennsylvania Caretaker position in Stroudsburg, PA that advertised with you. The owners and the property are both awesome. We will start in mid-October. We are so glad you have maintained such a successful site for so many years. Best regards, Dolores and Ed O., Lake City FL

Dear Dolores and Ed, thank you for renewing your subscription. It’s great to have you back with us! Congratulations on finding a caretaker position. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity. We look forward to hearing back from you at some point to find out how things are going for you. Should you ever wish to submit a caretaker profile talking about your experiences there, I’m sure our subscribers would be interested in learning from you.

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a Central Queensland cattle station. Single male accommodation provided. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a Far South Coast cattle property. This position comes with a well-appointed home, plus a weekly wage. This 180-acre cattle property requires a full-time couple for year-round property and garden maintenance. While one of you will look after mowing, gardening and farm maintenance, the other will look after the main house on a daily basis. You’ll also work on special preparation for the owners’ visits throughout the year: shopping for provisions, arranging flowers, preparing bedrooms. When the owners visit, you’ll be available for transportation and other tasks. In addition to a three-bedroom cottage in excellent condition, you will receive a weekly wage and you’ll have access to a work ute. You’ll have the utmost integrity, honesty and confidentiality along with respect for the owners’ property and privacy. Familiarity with weeds on the South Coast would be a bonus! You’ll be good communicators as you’ll work closely with the general manager, who oversees the running of the property and cattle for which you will be responsible. If the two of you have common sense, a great work ethic and a desire to live on and look after a property, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

SINGLE OR MARRIED COUPLE required for a Wide Bay-Burnett cattle property. Wide Bay-Burnett is in Queensland, located about 300 kilometers north of Brisbane. Free rent offered in exchange for help on the property. Must have experience with livestock. Successful applicants must provide a local police check. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

FRASER COAST. Free RV camp site on the Burrum River for RVers. Fishing, kayaking and crabbing available here, in exchange for some light gardening and odd jobs. Friendly pets welcomed. I have 10 acres of garden, but it is getting on top of me, so an extra pair of hands would be great. Located within five minutes to shops, and 25 minutes to Hervey Bay. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER REQUIRED in the Goondiwindi/Garah area on a broad acre farm. The job includes loading trucks, and general farm maintenance. A good home will be provided. Extra work, such as harvesting will include a negotiable wage. Local caretakers, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER COUPLE needed at this well-known weekend retail market, located in Laverton in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The caretaker couple is to live on-site and oversee the general supervision, maintenance and upkeep of the property. The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for: providing and supervising access to stallholders and the public on market days (Saturday and Sunday) as well as at other specified times during the week, regularly checking and securing all access points within and around the premises, general property maintenance, including lawns and gardens, and cleaning of all common areas and waste management. Previous experience in a similar live on site position is preferred, as is the ability to perform routine supervision, gardening and maintenance tasks. A comfortable two bedroom residence will be provided. It is envisaged you will currently be self-employed and have experience in caretaking other properties in Australia. To register your interest, please forward a written application, detailing your past experience to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

CARETAKER needed now. This caretaker position is available near Beaudesert, a small town in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland. The position would be suitable for a couple or a pensioner. A cottage is available for the caretaker. Gardening and maintenance tasks required. Queensland applicants should call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKER COUPLE position available on a western Queensland cattle property, near the Shire of Winton. You can start immediately. Must be fit and healthy. This is a paid position. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a Christian faith based, not-for-profit, charitable organization that specializes in providing emergency accommodation for those in necessitous or crisis circumstances. A position has opened up for a volunteer live-in caretaker. The caretaker will be overseeing a property located in Rooty Hill which will be facilitating men only. The role includes: living on site (room and facilities provided), and signing in guests and reporting back to the head office on a daily basis. Applicants should ideally have the following: be a responsible and honest individual, be comfortable living in shared accommodation, have the ability to deal with guests in crisis situations, be outgoing, and have a friendly and approachable personality, have good communication and organizational skills, have a neat and tidy presentation, and have excellent reporting skills. On the job training will be provided. The caretaker benefits include: having rent free accommodation, utilities and food provided, and gain experience in community services. For further information, or if you would like to apply for this position, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS WANTED for three to six months. Retiree/pensioner couple with their own caravan need to help in the daily maintaining and running of a river-front caravan and fishing park in Queensland. Free rent and power provided. Please phone [Contact info available to subscribers].

CARETAKERS needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are located 3kms from the quaint little country town of Goomeri with other close by towns including Kilkivan and Murgon. Small wage offered. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME ONSITE CARETAKER(S) needed in Cairns and the Far North. We are seeking a motivated and experienced caretaker (preferably a couple). Must be an Australian resident. This is a live-in position with free accommodation in a one bedroom apartment, also including utilities and Wi-Fi. In addition to the accommodation, a salary package is offered commensurate with experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have a background in similar roles. Duties include general maintenance on our holiday apartments, co-ordination and monitoring of other contractors, overseeing on-site security after hours and providing customer service to all guests arriving outside of our Reception Hours. You will need to hold a full license, have the ability to work unsupervised and you will liaise directly with Management. The position requires the applicant(s) to be available onsite for after-hours emergencies. Immediate start would be required. If you believe yourself to be a good fit for this position then please email your resume with all relevant information to the [Contact info available to subscribers]

PARK MANAGERS needed at a [Contact info available to subscribers]. Our Clients operate a number of Tourist Parks along Victoria’s rugged Great Ocean Road on behalf of the [Contact info available to subscribers]. The position of (live-in) Lead Management Couple has been created to lead the Assistant Managers and other staff at their Flagship foreshore park while managing the day-to-day operations and management. Primarily you will be responsible with the running of the park, the front office service delivery, the allocation and deployment of staff and general grounds or administrative duties. Some outside work and security patrols may also be required during the busy tourist season. The objectives of the Lead Managers position are to: manage the Park as a business unit with a focus on exceptional customer service and delivering services within budget; oversee and deliver park management, maintenance, accommodation and customer service and office administration; ensure that accommodation, amenities, facilities and surrounds are maintained and presented to a high standard of quality reflecting the needs and expectations of customers. We are looking for applications from Park Managers with experience managing large Tourist Parks and a broad range of skills and experience in the holiday park sector. A working and confident knowledge of RMS would be highly regarded. Strong ties and knowledge of the Surf Coast Region will also be highly desirable. The position is full-time, on a flexible roster, working 38 hours per week, averaged over the year, to ensure adequate coverage in the busy tourist seasons. An attractive salary and accommodation package is on offer to attract long-term experienced applicants. Please forward your resume and Australian references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Australia.

Austria

HELP NEEDED ON AN AUSTRIAN MINI FARM surrounded by the famous Vienna Woods. Urgently in need of an energetic handy-person couple for two to three months, possibly longer. Large organic vegetable gardens, chickens, horse, cats, two historic cottages, cabin, outbuildings. Experience with rural living, gardening, animals, and home repairs necessary. Room/board for approximately 20-25 hours work a week per person. Be on site a few weeks when the owners are away, otherwise it’s a flexible work schedule so you can travel for a few days to a week at a time. It’s an ideal home base for touring Europe affordably. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belgium

HELP NEEDED in my little house with a nice natural garden in a small village near Ghent and Bruges. I will need help with garden work, taking care/loving the trees and plants, harvesting plants, planting new plants, creating a blueprint of mandala garden with a carton, giving a second life indoors with painting stairs/ceiling/furniture, clay house work together on the walls, create a nice garden trail, place driveway stones, brighten up the place with sea shells, brighten up the kitchen and bathroom, giving plants some nice nurturing, anything creative or nice you can think of to make it paradise here, mostly with natural ingredients. Also daily cleaning, cooking, (natural) shopping. For example, making nice food/smoothies/ice creams with wild flowers and leaves from the garden, drawing, music, campfire (if dry), a little walk, going to sea to collect shells, harvest plants from the nearby area, go to a nearby CSA and co-workers garden (walking/biking distance) in the same village with nice people like us! Daily meditation and yoga is possible (I do it, you can join). The cat of the house is Charly. Food is vegan and my place is cigarette/alcohol/sugar-free. My house is a 20 minute walk from the railway station. The train leaves every hour and takes seven minutes to Ghent and about half an hour to Bruges. There are nice natural areas here and cultural things to do. If you are in the area please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Hope to meet you soon!

Belize

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.

California

VACATION VILLAGE HOST and gardener and housekeeper needed. Need a gracious host to check-in guests, provide property tours, daily housekeeping and attention to detail are a must, be able to answer questions relative to the many magical places in the nearby high and low desert as well as the national monument that surrounds our Village. (This information is provided to you; you don’t need to be a tour guide expert at the get go!). Provide ongoing improvements of gardens for use of those who live here and guests visiting our Village. Do you love to garden and grow healthy things? Micro-greens, aquaponics, all things dealing with growing healthy food. There is sophisticated gardening expertise resident in the Village but we need another serious participant in this activity. Ability to do carpentry and handyman (handyperson) skills are a big plus. Teaching Yoga or Aquarobics would be stunning. Can be a couple or single person. Living on premises is good but not required which means you’d need to live nearby. If you have an RV there is room to park/live. If you have animals please let us know for consideration. Located in a private and gorgeous valley in Morongo Valley, Southern California between Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter NEEDED for my Bay area home from November 1 through December 31, 2017, while I’ll be out of the country. 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]

HELP NEEDED in Southern California at a 5,000 foot elevation. Bring your own RV. This is a short-term position. Trade light labor for rent. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for my beautiful ranch in Boulevard, in the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County. The area is rural desert along the Mexican border near the eastern extent of San Diego County. We’re looking for a caretaker to watch over the [Contact info available to subscribers] and help with projects. It would be helpful if you have your own trailer or mobile home. To learn more about [Contact info available to subscribers] and see photos, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then please call Lee for more details Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks.

FULL-TIME RESIDENT RANCH CARETAKER needed in Malibu. A Malibu family ranch seeks a live-onsite caretaker. Work includes the feeding and care of farm animals (horses, goats, sheep, and chickens), vegetation/landscaping upkeep, light handyman duties, and general ranch maintenance. The animals are family pets only. A married couple is preferred, but an exception may be made for the right single candidate. No small children. Basic English required. Housing and utilities will be provided and the salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

YEAR ROUND CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE immediately in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California on a beautiful 80 acre ranch. The nearest towns are Idyllwild, Palm Springs and Hemet. This is a very remote location at the end of a four mile dirt road. Live onsite, rent and utility free in a one bedroom cute house, off the grid. Minimal duties: be on site, feed three horses and report to the owner. Satellite internet and limited cell service available. Must be a self-starter and enjoy solitude. Please send questions, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELPER NEEDED ON A BIG SUR, CA HOMESTEAD. Looking for a country person, able bodied, capable, conscientious and kind with the land, gardens and animals. Llamas, alpacas, goats (no milking) here. It would be helpful if you have prior experience with horses, goats, dogs, and permaculture. No smoking. Located near beaches, hiking trails, and three miles to Highway 1. One hour to a large town (Monterey). Work Trade of 10 hours per week in exchange for a small cabin. 300 sq. ft. with loft and separate bathhouse. Outdoor space available for a veggie garden. You need to have a separate income. A single person male or female, or couple is OK if accustomed to small indoor spaces. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed for 142 private acres with 2,400′ of private shoreline in a 3,500 square foot log home near Vernon, BC, Canada. Two lovely cats. Couple or individual welcome. This is a remote home, located one hour from Vernon. Main and property improvements in exchange for rent/utilities. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN CARETAKER required at a small private equestrian facility in West Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Must have experience with horses and love animals. Must be able to drive a small tractor and be knowledgeable with small equipment. A nice one bedroom suite and utilities will be provided in exchange for caretaking of my small farm. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Colorado

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a caretaker. We are looking for a caretaker individual to live on-site, working in all aspects of running our small, beautiful mountain luxury Bed and Breakfast/Inn. This is an awesome job for the homebody who hates the idea of commuting! $9-$12 per hour, including free living accommodations, rent, room, board, heat, hot water, electricity, internet, phone, cable, trash, water, sewer, and even snow removal (although you may be the one getting paid while at work to do it!) an average of 40 hours per week, living on site free. Individuals here at the Inn each performing some or all of the duties we might do here in running the Inn, including but not limited to, the following: guest interaction and customer service, reservation services, cooking, serving and cleanup of meals, about one to two hours a day maximum, for one person, light office work and phones, housekeeping (room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, common area cleaning) one to three hours average per day, maximum for one person, laundry (de-staining, washing, drying, folding and putting away), light indoor/outdoor upkeep and maintenance, light construction and remodel, business planning, business development, advertising, marketing and development, and light website and S.E.O. development and social media development, and so much more! Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Connecticut

DEDICATED, HARDWORKING AND ENERGETIC RV volunteers needed to perform cleaning of public recreation and restroom facilities at [Contact info available to subscribers], in beautiful Thomaston, CT. [Contact info available to subscribers] will provide equipment, supplies, and vehicle. Valid driver’s license, background check and fingerprinting required. Drug-Free work place. Volunteers will be asked to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, in exchange for full hook up RV camp site. If interested, please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

WORK TRADE OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE for practicing or seasoned timber framers. [Contact info available to subscribers] is currently seeking timber framers with experience to join our team from February 7-21, 2018. Are you a timber framer looking for some winter Costa Rican sunshine? Have you ever dreamed of timber framing in the jungle? Are you hard working and a self-starter with experience in cutting frames? The Ranch team has the skills but with our limited time we are currently unable to do it all and are seeking help to cut a frame for a 2018 raising. We are looking for up to four experienced people to join our team from February 7-21, 2018 to help us cut and raise a small sized frame (approximately 400 sq. ft.). Tasks will include: cutting mortise and tenon joinery for a small jungle cabin with hand and simple power tools, squaring timbers using hand and simple power tools, and sharing knowledge with two local Spanish speaking builders. Your qualifications should include: relevant timber frame experience, interest in the culture and mission of [Contact info available to subscribers], the ability to abide by all [Contact info available to subscribers] policies, and the ability to commit to the agreed upon time frame. In return we can offer: three hearty and delicious meals a day sourced locally and cooked lovingly by our team, home brewed fruit and herbal beer, housing in one of our unique naturally built structures, and access to all the Ranch’s amenities, including the wildlife reserve, hiking trails, waterfalls and rivers, our extensive library, and working farm. This is an opportunity to live and work with our team of sustainability professionals and instructors in the beautiful town of Mastatal. Please send us an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] if you have any questions or ideas for us and please help us find the right people by sharing this opportunity with your network of friends and colleagues.

England

OUR CLIENT requires an experienced and dedicated couple to undertake general housekeeping, cooking, and driving and maintenance tasks in their country home. The well-stocked garden has a pool and the grounds extend to nine acres (there is a gardener in situ). There are various high performance cars and motorbikes which also need to be cared for. This is an informal, creative and bohemian household which is busy and fun. You will be pro-active, flexible and capable of adapting to daily and weekly schedules. You will have a full clean driving and motorbike license and be confident in automatic and manual cars. The cook should be able to provide good food and enjoy cooking, there is no requirement for qualifications. An understanding of technology and troubleshooting internet problems is imperative. The hours will be no more than 40 per week, and flexibility will be key. Salary will be £35,000 – £45,000 and a self-contained two bedroom home will be provided on the grounds. UK residents should apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE ARE SEEKING A NEW MEMBER of the residential team offering boarding care in our thriving boarding school in Ascot, a small town in East Berkshire. This positions starts in January 2018. The post is full-time and non-teaching. The residential member of staff: – will be enthusiastic and flexible with a strong sense of humor and sound common sense – will have a genuine interest in and a liking for young people – will be resident whilst on duty: accommodation is available throughout the year – be responsible for the boarding care and the routines of girls between 11 and 17 -will share in the general life of the school according to the needs of the school and her skills and interests – will be a genuine occupational qualifications woman St Mary’s School Ascot is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. A short letter of application and completed application form should be sent to: [Contact info available to subscribers]. First interviews will be held at the school on October 16, 2017.

HOUSEKEEPER/HOUSE MANAGER AND HANDYPERSON couple needed in southwest England. Our client is seeking a responsible Housekeeper/House Manager couple for a large private house in Devon. A self-contained two bedroom accommodation is available and would suit a couple, although individual applications from high caliber candidates might also be considered. A hands on, responsible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to the care, security and maintenance of an historic and beautiful family home is required. Also the assistance in the operation of a growing events/catering business will be required. For a more detailed job description, please email Lucinda Evans with your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

HOUSEKEEPER AND GARDNER needed in Eustis. Can be a couple. Need to work five acres with milk cows and sheep. Have 24 beds to tend. Work in the mornings and have your afternoons free. Room and board provided. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

ANIMAL CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Live Oak, Florida. A goat dairy farm seeks a barn cleaner. Milking experience would be a plus. This is a physical job, working outside in all weather conditions. You will be responsible for bringing in feed and hay, hoof trimming, and fixing fences/animal containments. Room and board will be provided to the animal caretaker. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] or send an email message to [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS are seeking a live-in domestic couple ASAP to take care of their large property in a beautiful location in the South of France. The Principals use the property primarily during the summer months. You must have longevity in a similar position with checkable references and speak very good French. Candidates must be able to fulfil the tasks of Housekeeper/Maintenance, Driver and be very flexible with the duties to achieve the goals required by the employer. You would be expected to do longer days and possibly drop back to a six day week during the summer months when they are in residence. For the remaining part of the year you would be essentially guardians, overseeing and maintenance work required and keeping the property in order and ensuring security. Reporting directly to the Estate manager who is in the region. Accommodation is within the residence in the form of a basement flat. Salary offered is 4,000 Gross Euros per month, paid over 13 months and discretionary bonuses are offered at the end of summer and at Christmas time. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] in the Subject Line.

Germany

FARM HELP needed. We are [Contact info available to subscribers] living on an old farm near Berlin. We are very self-sufficient here: we have solar panels, heat with wood in the winter, we repair our cars on our own, grow vegetables and fruits in our garden without any chemicals, and we refinished our house inside and outside to make it stable again. It’s a three corner house – an old farm from the 1800’s. We usually go in the forest to pick mushrooms and herbs to eat, and have some fruit trees. Sometimes we have three cows that eat the wheat at our place and two beautiful cats to care for. We need some help for our gardening and construction work. We can teach you everything that has to do with the garden, animals, buildings and being self-sufficient. We have a large fire space in our big garden, bicycles and lot more to offer our help. You will have your own room and space and a bathroom to share. All together we have a lot of space. We are planning to construct a pool and a sauna next year too. It would be awesome to get some help and having some people around who would like to stay a while with us. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to discuss more details. Thanks.

Hawaii

EXPERIENCED ON-SITE CARETAKERS needed on Kipahulu, Maui. Experienced couple wanted to live and work on a 5+ acre residential/agricultural, off-the-grid, property in Kipahulu, Maui. The property has multiple dwellings and farm structures, is pesticide free, with carefully landscaped tropical gardens, lawns and a wide variety of mature fruit and decorative trees. This is a hands-on position for an experienced couple who wants to live in a quiet, rural, agricultural environment. You must be detail-oriented and be able to follow management directives. Overall duties include landscaping (experience with tropical landscaping required), gardening, mulching, green waste removal, housekeeping, operating and maintaining landscaping equipment, general/routine maintenance of multiple houses, as well as the security of the property. Other maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to, solar systems, water systems and vehicles. Any basic carpentry, plumbing, or mechanical skills would be considered a plus. You must have excellent communication skills and professional references. Compensation includes an hourly wage commensurate your experience, plus the use of a private one bedroom, one bath house that has space for personal gardening. Maui island residents will be given first consideration, secondarily neighbor island residents. Others with tropical and/or off-the-grid experience may be considered. Position will be available in October 2017. Please send a cover letter and current resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

KAUAI, HAWAII: Caretaker wanted (Part-time – 20 hours per week) on an organic farm. Position to start immediately. Must be skilled in grounds maintenance. Safety-first-conscience. Able to operate zero turn mower, weed eater, irrigation repair, and have animal husbandry experience – meaning daily feeding and watering of small sheep and chicken flocks, etc. Basic carpentry skills also needed. The position includes a small cabin studio (on site) plus 20/hours in wages. Must provide excellent references and a background check. Serious applicants only, need apply. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

ELDERLY HEALTHY VIBRANT WOMAN with degenerative eye failure seeks a woman, 50 – 70 years young for a full-time, live-in companion. No personal care needed, only to share domestic duties i.e.: enjoys cooking, light cleaning, and driving to occasional appointments. A vehicle with air conditioning is required. Must be somewhat tech savvy. This position is available now. In exchange we offer a private room with bath, in a clean comfortable home on Hawaii Island. High speed internet, TV with cable box in bedroom. Meals to be planned together. There is a cat who lives here. Please no smokers and no pets. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with any questions and letter of interest and/or resume. References will be required.

EDUCATIONAL WELLNESS RETREAT FARM in Hawaii seeks experienced caretakers. For details and application process, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER POSITION AVAILABLE IN BEAUTIFUL LAHAINA, MAUI. Needed qualifications include: – irrigation, maintenance and landscaping of 5.79 acre property – checking in and out of guests of vacation rental – cleaning of vacation rental – coordinating repair appointments – feed and groom animals – overseeing and collecting rents from two long term rentals – background checks of caretakers Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed from April 19 to May 3, 2018. Our host for this project is a farmer’s family on the south shore of Iceland close to the town of Vik, the farmers cultivate carrots and keep cows. The farm is located 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 in 2010 and 2011.This is the sixth year that [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will have the unique opportunity to get to know and explore this traditional Icelandic farm. There will be various tasks, depending on the weather, some cleaning tasks, for instance clearing fields of rocks, fences, trash, beautifying the area around and removing an invasive species called – Rumex Longifolius; which has been used in Iceland in order to control soil erosion and revegetate eroded areas; but in some places its spread is more than desirable and being a foreign specie – it endangers the native species. This weed can remain viable for a long time, is helpful for vegetative reproduction, and adaptable to different environments. It is primarily a weed of grassland, and in this habitat it benefits from agricultural practices which lead to disturbance or eutrophication. It reduces production from the field and lowers the feeding value of the grass to the animals. Those who are interested can help out with farm activities, such as taking care of the animals, cultivating potatoes and vegetables. Participants are invited to take a look at the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them if interested or just tending to them in general. The group will also be taking care of trees, cutting and planting them. Volunteers will stay in an equipped flat, in a sleeping bag accommodation, sharing rooms. Please bring your own sleeping bag. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

HELP NEEDED. We are a married couple in our late seventies who need everyday assistance in housekeeping, meal preparation, yard work, driving and some minor medical, etc. Looking for a trustworthy couple, perhaps early retirees, each to work about 20 hours per week. We would provide separate housing. We live in central Idaho on a secluded 30 acres overlooking the Salmon River. The house, shop and other buildings were constructed in 1991 and require only minor maintenance. We have easy access to town. Housing and utilities furnished and salary negotiated commensurate with skills and experience. To apply please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

WANTED: an experienced caretaker couple needed for a large property in Zionsville, Indiana. Duties will include cleaning, laundry, house sitting when the couple travels, running errands, some animal care, and some grocery shopping and cooking. Must be able to work independently. The husband must have experience with landscaping and be a handyman, and the wife will be responsible for inside cleaning. Both must have a US driver’s license. Must have references. Compensation is a one bedroom apartment on the grounds, all utilities and salary. The salary will be based on experience. To apply, please email some information about yourself, and at least three references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iowa

CAMPGROUND HOST/CUSTODIAN needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Will need your own RV. The campground host/custodian is responsible for the daily tasks of greeting park visitors and informing campers of self-registration procedures. The volunteer will not collect nor handle money. The campground host/custodian is also responsible for the daily tasks of cleaning four vault toilets and policing the campground for litter. 55 fire rings will be cleaned weekly or as needed. All cleaning materials will be provided. The host/custodian shall provide an average of 21 hours of volunteer service per week. The volunteer will be provided a campsite with water, electric and sewer hookup for your RV. Please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kansas

I NEED A FULL-TIME CARETAKER to live on a small ranch in southeastern Kansas. Room plus basic foods, such as meat, potatoes, canned veggies, tomato sauce, canned fruits, spaghetti, macaroni, flour, sugar and tea provided. Pay will be once a month at $600. I pay utilities. Applicants must be drug free, and be willing to mow the yard, feed and water chickens, work on fences, and work with calves. This is a great job for single person. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers].

Louisiana

CARETAKER WANTED. Experienced, physically fit single or couple needed as caretakers for a large, private estate in South Louisiana. This is a long-term, full-time live-in position. Duties include landscape maintenance, general handyman work, pool, tree and lawn care. Cleaning and caring for all outdoor buildings, fences and furniture. Use and maintenance of heavy equipment required. Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing experience a must. The individual will be responsible for understanding and monitoring the property’s electrical, plumbing, water, irrigation, heating, and security systems, and, when outside repairmen are needed, the individual will be expected to learn from the repairman both the problem and the solution. This is a very active lifestyle for an experienced, responsible, organized, self-starter who would often be working without daily supervision, but from closely monitored checklists. Duties include maintaining the grounds and garden to a high standard (grass cutting, weed-eating, stick picking up, spraying around trees, chain sawing, fence mending, fountain maintenance, garden watering and weeding). Housekeeping requirements include routine cleaning and laundry services. This is a unique opportunity for a special, hardworking couple, looking for a rewarding career in a rural, natural environment. The successful applicant must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and perform regular duties without close supervision. The compensation package includes on-site private residence, (a two bedroom house, with one bath, attached garage, etc., on two acres of wooded land, located in the middle of the property) utility allowance, salary is $40,000 and safety bonus is possible. Hours are Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, weekends off. Nights, including weekend nights, must be spent on the property, although when the owner is present, exceptions can be arranged. Must pass a background check, work well with people, and possess a valid US Driver’s License. Please email your resume or interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

INNKEEPER POSITION available at [Contact info available to subscribers], located in mid-coast Maine directly on the waterfront. The [Contact info available to subscribers] has 12 luxury accommodations and a reputation for outstanding quality and superb guest service. We are seeking Innkeepers who are committed to and capable of delivering excellence, are motivated to work with a top notch team to provide the ultimate guest experience, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as time management skills. Our Innkeepers are well paid to be the best professionals in the hospitality business and there are opportunities for advancement, full-time positions, seasonal or year round, and housing. To respond, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Malaysia

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are truly a Volunteers Farm because every piece of the farm has been built by volunteers! We started our operations back in July 2013, in a Dragon fruit and Durian farm at the foot of Jugra Hills, then we moved to a 10 acre farm in Kuala Selangor and we are now located in Janda Baik, which is 50km north of Kuala Lumpur (one hour drive from KL). Janda Baik is a traditional Malay village in Bentong, Pahang with “Californian weather” (sunny with a cool breeze) and that makes working in the fields very bearable. The temperature ranges from 32C in the afternoon to 18-22C at night. Our Farm is situated in a three acre plot of land and it has one acre of fresh water pond (water source from the mountains) which we now use for fish rearing with a natural feed. Our farm’s goal is to become a sustainable, self-sufficient farm and our aspiration is to be an education hub on natural farming, permaculture, aquaponics/vaquaponics, natural construction and a community development center. At our farm, we apply permaculture principles, effective microorganisms, agnihotra together with other natural farming techniques. We also have a few satellite farms in the vicinity which we help to manage. Our edible garden has many varieties of herbs, vegetables and fruits like mangosteen, ciku, coconuts, cempedak, papayas, calamansi, lemons, sugarcane, pineapples, passionfruit and more. Our livestock consist of chickens, geese, ducks and rabbits. We are affiliated with local educational institutions such as the University Putra Malaysia and oversea universities for internship programs on agriculture, environmental engineering and natural construction. We are currently in need of people from various backgrounds who have experience in one or more of the following: 1) natural construction and building huts; 2) food production, fermentation, baking, cooking; 3) sales and marketing (social media); 4) house-keeping; 5) arts and crafts; 6) natural farm work: and 7) natural feed production. We welcome especially those who can stay on a longer term basis of three to six months for internship and team leader projects, or anyone who exhibits entrepreneurship related to organic and sustainable practices. To learn more and see photos, and then contact us, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed. Seeking a special person to maintain and improve a special property in the Greenspring Valley area of Baltimore County. Must be skilled and experienced in gardening/groundskeeping of large property and building maintenance. Preferred skills include tractor maintenance, carpentry, drywall, painting, etc. Importantly, looking for the person with a “can do” attitude and great organizational and communication skills. The caretaker will need to have your own truck or SUV. Excellent references and background check required. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you believe that your skills, attitude and character fit the position, please text [Contact info available to subscribers].

Property Caretaker Profile

Where Monkeys Roar From Mountaintops – a Profile of Chris Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Being a sculptor. See: [Contact info available to subscribers] Quote: “True art makes the divine silence in the soul break into applause.” Hafiz

Chris Isner with his English/Spanish dictionary

I was caretaking a hillside property in Los Angeles when the owner unexpectedly decided to return home early, and I needed to find a new place, quickly. What to do? I Googled “caretaker positions” and discovered The Caretaker Gazette, of course! I immediately subscribed to the Gazette and then read this Help-Wanted ad in my first issue online, and responded to it immediately:

Costa Rica

A BAMBOO HOUSE is available for you in the mountains of Costa Rica, on nine acres, secluded with a 10 foot waterfall on the property. We need long-term caretakers, with minimal duties. We have many fruit trees, no electricity currently – but it is coming soon, a gravity water system, and composting toilet. We are 20 minutes from Dominical Beach and surfing. The caretaker must be reliable and responsible and be a sustainable lifestyle type. Please email for pictures at…

My initial email message led to a phone call with the property owner. We chatted a while, I outlined my experience and skill set, and we agreed that it would be perfect for me. So, within just a few hours I had secured a position and booked a flight to Costa Rica. Three days later I was living in paradise. The property was an organic farm of sorts in the pristine Tinamastes Valley between the inland city of San Isidro de General and the coastal surfing town, Dominical. Located on Costa Rica’s amazingly beautiful Central Pacific coastline, the small village of Dominical is a surfer’s paradise where waves can reach over 10 feet high. An experienced surfer’s beach, Dominical lies some 40 kilometers south of Playa de Jaco in Puntarenas province. Attracting surfers not only from across the country, but from all over the world, Dominical is a great place to lie back and enjoy the various activities and water sports found around here. There was a funky bamboo house built by the owner, but I lodged in a derelict old RV in the jungle that I shared with a couple of giant geckos that sang like birds at night. While the house was connected to the electric and water mains, my light was a lantern and my shower was a waterfall. The Swiss commune that was up the road has water rights to the potable freshwater springs but they allow the community free access. Life was good. The owner of the property worked back in the US half the year and there really wasn’t all that much to do. I worked on a few projects – plastic tarp greenhouses, mulch rotation, bamboo harvesting – and I did some gardening, but the heavy work of incessant weed-whacking and orchard pruning was done by a local guy. More than anything I was there for security, just a presence lest the property be ransacked. While far safer than anyplace in the United States, there does seem to be a peculiar attitude towards thievery in Costa Rica. Maybe it’s assumed that those who don’t utilize and secure their property have too much to know what to do with, so people feel justified in sharing it. Who knows? But it is a good idea to keep belongings secured at all times. There is nothing like walking down a red dirt road with a machete on your hip and thirty pounds of bananas on your shoulder while thunder rumbles and monkeys roar from the mountaintops! I fell in love with the place. I could literally spend entire days watching amazing birds, bugs and lizards, cooking amazing foods in the outdoor kitchen, beefing up my less-than-amazing Espanol with my English/Spanish dictionary, and brewing awesomely amazing local coffee. I grew zucchini the size of my thigh and hung bags of produce on the fence every few days for my next door neighbors, who in turn left me fresh milk and eggs and homemade cheese. I carved a bunch of Virgin Mary gourds and left them on the neighbor ladies’ porches. I made friends on the thirty-minute bus rides to and from the beach. Noni juice is had by letting the fruit rot in the sun in a water jug, and then pouring out the liquid that collects at the bottom. I would take a shot of that foul juice every morning as there is just nothing better for you, but it’s definitely one of the most gruesome things I’ve ever tasted. Whoever said that the nectar of the gods is sweet was a romantic fool. Fruits from the peach palm (pejibaye), on the other hand, are lovely when boiled, with a bean-like consistency, delicious with a bit of salt and chili sauce. Harvesting them, however, requires caution. The palm trunks bristle with needle-sharp, four-inch spines, like a giant cactus, and punctures from those spines never stop itching.

Here was Chris’s Funky Paradise in the Tinamastes Valley

Chris getting ready to surf Dominical

Oh, right, itching! I did a lot of that. Mosquitos weren’t really a problem but the jaquistas were murder. These are tiny little biters that fly around in swarms and you can barely see them or feel them biting. But at night those little bites become a maddening, inflamed fire. Sitting by the creek one day, scratching madly, I was playing with a little lump of red clay and remembered that calamine lotion worked on my childhood poison oak rashes by drying them out. I had a Eureka moment and immediately stripped and slathered myself with a full-body clay mask. The results were almost instantaneous, no more itch! And I noticed that the clay kept the bugs away as well. With daily clay masks, my skin became gorgeous. But I soon found that there is a plant that works much better. Jackass bitters AKA tres puntas, botanical name Neurolaena lobata, is a common weed in Costa Rica and making a tea from those bitter leaves was excellent insect repellent, even works great sprayed in the garden as an insecticide and fungicide. Drinking the tea prevents parasitic infection of all sorts as well as having many other medicinal qualities. A mile up the dirt road from the farm is the little village of Tumbas, named for the many ancient tombs in the valley, often unearthed when someone digs a hole for a septic tank. Apparently this valley was quite sacred to the indigenous people. The village is on a gravel road running down the mountain from Tinamastes with just a church, a schoolhouse, and about a dozen houses, and further down the road is the path up to the incredible six-hundred foot Diamanté Falls. Located near the mountain town of Tinamastes, Diamanté, at 200 meters in height, is Costa Rica’s biggest waterfall. Above that majestic waterfall is a huge overhang cave with its own twin one-hundred foot waterfalls cascading down in front of the opening. This is a privately owned reserve and the cave is fitted out with beds, a kitchen and full bathroom facilities. Staying the night in that cave was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. But this is the jungle and during the arduous hike up to Diamanté Falls, I was viciously attacked by a wild tolomuco! (Imagine a giant black weasel the size of a dog.) I froze in my tracks as it came charging at me out of the jungle, fangs slavering, beady eyes filled with demonic malevolence! But for some reason it veered off at the last minute and disappeared through the trees. My Tico friend, Miguel, who was with me laughed uproariously when he saw the look on my face and explained that tolomucos are very smart and playful, making good pets, and that I startled it as much as it startled me. Senor Tolomuco was probably telling his friends about the crazy gringo who attacked him! As I replayed the scene in my head, he did indeed seem much more like a playful, grinning land otter loping by than some bloodthirsty beast intent on tearing me limb from limb. Back in Tumbas, one enterprising lady cut a hole in her living room wall and opened a roadside convenience store. She had a rather pathetic marker-scrawled cardboard sign hung on her fence and I thought it only fitting that the only business in town should have a real sign, so I carved and painted a beautiful one for her on a wavy plank of cedar: PULPERIA Los CIPRESES. She was ecstatic and refused my refusal of store discounts. Word got around. Everyone in town knew who I was and smiled at me after that. I never even had to stick my thumb out when walking up the steep mountain incline to the highway bus stop, people would just stop and pick me up. The shopkeeper tried for months to set me up with the schoolteacher. The schoolteacher put me in touch with the owner of an adventure tour company who offered to show me some waterfalls. I thought it curious on the hike up that I had to get buckled into a harness….and then all of the sudden I was rappelling down sheer waterfall cliffs! I met all sorts of wonderful people, saw all sorts of incredible things. Anyway, that’s how you get by and make friends in foreign countries: give of yourself and don’t be shy. If anyone has a hankering to live in the tropics, I’d highly recommend Costa Rica. There are cheaper places, but Costa Rica is largely free of the crime, corruption and crushing poverty endemic to so many other Latin American countries. It is a functioning democracy and Ticos take great pride in it. You just don’t see piles of garbage everywhere and the police won’t rob you. For single caretaker men, most of the male residents of San Isidro de General live and work in either the capitol, San Jose, or in the US, so there are six women for every man in that city, just FYI. Thank you so much, Gary Dunn, for your top-notch service. Guess where I’m going to retire!

Chris used this waterfall for his shower

Massachusetts

SEEKING A VOLUNTEER COUPLE to caretaker at [Contact info available to subscribers] for the summer 2018. The property is located on a semi-remote island in Salem Sound, four miles from Salem, MA. Duties include property maintenance, carpentry, mowing, greeting day-time visitors and assisting with overnight stays at the Assistant Keeper house. Handyman skills required. Familiarity with ocean boating necessary. Lodging is provided in the spacious Keeper House. Workboat for trips to mainland included. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Interested parties should email [Contact info available to subscribers] stating qualifications and experience. Please include your resume, if available.

[Contact info available to subscribers] resident buildings and grounds caretaker needed by the [Contact info available to subscribers] in Framingham, MA. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is the oldest and largest Protestant denomination in the Commonwealth. We provide resources, services and mission opportunities for local churches throughout the state. We own a 114-acre parcel of land in Framingham composed of woods, maintained fields and lawns. The buildings onsite consist of an office building, a meeting facility, two residences, a youth building and several smaller outbuildings used by our summer day camp. The caretaker will be responsible for routine custodial and maintenance work including, but not limited to: maintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment and grounds; midweek cleaning and restocking of restrooms as needed; meeting room set up and breakdown. The job also includes welcoming of guests and general hospitality. The caretaker must be self-motivated, very responsible, dependable, flexible and willing and able to work independently. Must communicate and work well with others and be friendly and welcoming to guests. Must be adept at basic carpentry, painting, equipment repair and basic plumbing. The job requires a valid driver’s license, neat appearance and good hygiene. Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds safely and independently, have the ability to climb a ladder up to twenty-five feet high, operate a dump truck, snow blower, snowplow and sander, and have excellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to safely use hand power tools and equipment. The caretaker will be provided with a three-room apartment in a classic, charming retreat house in exchange for 936 hours of work per year (18 hours per week, on average). The resident has use of the commercial kitchen with the understanding that its primary purpose is for providing food service to retreat center guests. Utilities, wireless internet, washer and dryer are included. If you are interested, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for further information. Thank you!

Minnesota

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED in Wayzata, MN. The owners of a multi home estate on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Minnesota are seeking a live-in caretaker couple. Responsibilities will include building and grounds maintenance, automobile and boat care, miscellaneous errands and driving, gardening, housekeeping, and limited food service. Candidates should be physically fit, outgoing with the background and experience. One job is full-time in the summer season and part-time the balance of the year and the other job is part-time all year. A competitive salary plus a nice home on the property will be provided for the right couple. Please send your cover letter, resumes, and photos to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME PROPERTY CARETAKER POSITION available in St. Cloud, MN. We are looking for a bright, talented, self-motivated management person for our apartment complex to maintain the building. The position is hands-on and involves performing the tasks listed below. The 12 unit apartment complex is owned and managed by [Contact info available to subscribers], which owns several other manufactured home communities and rental properties in Minnesota. The [Contact info available to subscribers] headquarters is located in Stillwater, MN. The right candidate will be friendly, professional and have excellent customer service skills. Must be computer-literate, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong verbal and written skills are a must. The manager will be responsible for a wide array of duties and tasks involved in overseeing the community. These duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, emails and walk-ins regarding rental booking and lease inquiries, customer service skills, apartment showings, and leasing of apartments, maintenance, repairs, replacements, and upkeep of property and rental units as needed, grounds keeping, including snow removal and lawn maintenance, prepare, review and execute leases with new and renewing residents, collect rents, manage accounts receivable and billing on our rental software, staffing the office and office administration, process resident inquiries and complaints – enforcing community living standards, maintain an update leases and rental contracts, organize, assist (and lead) with miscellaneous projects and developments. Compensation for this position is use of an apartment located in the complex. There is also financial compensation which will commensurate with experience. Please send your resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

NEEDED: Full-time, long-term, motivated groundskeeper caretaker, maintenance person in Chadron, Nebraska. Horticultural/agricultural and related general equipment operation and maintenance necessary. Good communication skills and computer knowledge a must. Clean MVR and able to pass a thorough background check. Excellent wages and benefits provided. Nice housing available. Please send your resume with references with salary history and compensation expectation to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPERTY CARETAKER wanted. Located at Lake Winnipesaukee, a beautiful lakeside estate with wooded, natural, and well-maintained grounds looking for a well-qualified, experienced caretaker. Must have extensive knowledge of: building maintenance including opening and closing seasonal cottages; equipment usage and maintenance; landscaping skills with experience of lawn care and sprinkler operation; and handyman skills. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy working alone, working outdoors in all seasons, and must take pride in every aspect of their work while working independently and with direction from the owner. This position entails daily work, supervision and security of the property and its buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are included. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

CARETAKER NEEDED for a property located one hour from Concord, NH and one hour from North Conway, NH. It’s a beautiful lakeside estate with wooded, natural, and well maintained grounds. Looking for a well-qualified caretaker. Must have extensive knowledge of building maintenance, equipment usage and maintenance, landscaping skills, and handyman skills. Must be self-motivated, hardworking, enjoy working alone, working outdoors in all seasons, and must take pride in every aspect of their work while working independently and with direction from the owner. This position entails daily work and supervision of the property and its 10+ buildings. Salary, housing, and other benefits are included. Well qualified candidates can email a resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

New Jersey

SEEKING A SKILLED PERSON to look after a special home on a picturesque farm in Northwest New Jersey. The property features a historically-restored main house, barns, pool, and a pond. This could be live-in or offsite, if available several times a week. The right person will have experience in property management, simple repairs, and appreciate cows and art. Light farming includes regular feeding of the cows. The family lives nearby but no longer uses the home as a primary residence, coming many extended weekends in the summer and occasionally other times. Salary negotiable, dependent on skills, experience, and flexibility with home use. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested.

BASKING RIDGE AREA – house sitter needed for the last two months of this year: November and December, to look after three dogs, two cats, seven goldfish, and our garden. You will be responsible for feeding our animals, and watering the indoor plants, no exercise required for the pets. Our pets are very well-behaved, so you should have no problems with them. We would prefer a live-in house sitter, but will also consider twice daily visits to our home for feeding/watering duties from any local applicants. Please email why you would be interested in house sitting and taking care of our pets, and provide at least three checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SINGLE CARETAKER NEEDED FOR TWO HORSES in Colts Neck in exchange for a furnished studio apartment. All utilities, cable TV, internet and air conditioning included. This apartment is suitable for one person only. Must have experience with horses and references. This is a small horse farm, not a commercial barn. Duties would be feeding twice daily, turnout, cleaning stalls and paddocks, and keeping the barn neat and clean. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply for this position. Thanks.

New Jersey/new York

FULL-TIME LAKESHORE CARETAKER needed for a private camp in Bolton Landing, New York and a private home in New Jersey. This is a very long-term position. Applicants should have experience in all phases of care, light meals prep, and grounds maintenance. Operation of basic equipment required. A mature male is preferred. Boat, and automobile operation is essential. A private three room cottage, boat, car, food and small stipend will be provided. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

New Mexico

WILDERNESS SANCTUARY. Long-term couple wanted for a lovely cabin, plus stipend. Enchanted New Mexico river-canyon botanical eco-refuge needing maintenance, homestead assistance, woodcutting. Producing herbalist magazine with solar power. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION available in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains, in Mayhill, NM. The [Contact info available to subscribers] near beautiful Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is seeking applications for a couple to be a cook, caretaker, groundskeeper and manager. The position begins January 1, 2018. Housing will be provided along with salary and utilities (except for private phone), plus meals during events. The couple will live on site year-round in a four bedroom mobile home. The area has an excellent school system with bus pick-up next to the campground. A small truck and some tools are provided for campgrounds work. Please send a letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers].

[Contact info available to subscribers] in northeast New Mexico is looking for a full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours) volunteer camp host, with their own RV. Duties include visitor assistance in campground, routine cleaning of 20 campsites and restocking of two pit toilets. This job requires that some routine maintenance and improvement work be completed throughout the campground. Other duties include educating visitors on park rules and regulations, responding to all questions from the public, and assist permanent seasonal staff on the weekends. This volunteer position does include a USACE campsite with water, sewage and electric. This campsite also has a 45′ L x 12′ W concrete pad for large RV’s and campers. The campsite continues to be improved upon so that Conchas Dam can attract very talented volunteers who have a passion for the USACE mission and enjoy the outdoors. Please apply online at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS NEEDED for a small ranch in southwestern New Mexico. Starting immediately, seeking a caretaker couple, with their own RV, to care for our remote, Gila River property. Situated approximately 45 miles southwest of the Gila Wilderness, on the Gila River, this opportunity is for a healthy couple who love the outdoors and have a desire to live in a high desert riparian environment. In exchange, we supply an RV pad, electricity, water, and septic hookup. A four-wheel drive vehicle is often necessary. An additional stipend of $300 may be available. There is an old settler cabin that could be rehabilitated. This is considered a long-term situation. The caretakers must enjoy solitude and wildlife, since the nearest town is 45 minutes away, the nearest neighbor is three miles away, and the nearest Walmart is over 80 miles away. The road ends at our gate. Must be responsible with good decision-making skills, be clean, meticulous, and organized, handy with general maintenance and small carpentry skills, and be a consistent presence on the property. Responsibilities will include: home and property maintenance, monitor, repair, and improve home and outbuildings, maintain watering system and protect from freezing, fence mending, and general security of property. Mechanical and carpentry skills would be a wonderful plus. This situation is available for an indefinite period of time. Please respond with a detailed letter/resume, and your picture to [Contact info available to subscribers] I will respond with more detailed information. Thank you.

New York

A 70 ACRE FRUIT FARM IN UPSTATE NY is looking for an experienced Take Charge person/couple to maintain it. A valid driver’s license is required. Will need the ability to perform all duties – pruning, driving tractor, mowing, spraying and picking etc. Free housing plus salary provided. References required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS WANTED for The [Contact info available to subscribers] in Westhampton Beach. The highly honored [Contact info available to subscribers] stays open year round, however, much of my time is spent off the property from September – Memorial Day. Each year we engage six to seven caretakers who are provided housing including all utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable TV in exchange for 20 – 30 hours of work (hours are contingent upon skill sets). In many cases the work is not intensive. We need at least one staff member on the property 24 hours a day in case of emergency, and take turns answering the phones overnight. There is no salary. There is the possibility of this becoming a year-round position. Most importantly, we need someone whose capabilities include front office, (processing credit cards, answering the phones, etc.) and able to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Someone who can do housekeeping, and someone who can help with maintenance upgrades. We only keep one building with 14 rooms open (and do not have many guests) from September – April. However we want to maintain the property and keep it as neat, clean and safe as possible. If this is something you are interested in, or know someone who may be, please provide the following: a resume, references from a past employer, landlord (if applicable) and a personal reference. Please also provide your residences for the past three years. Absolutely no smoking, and no pets on the property. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

WE ARE A SMALL DOG BOARDING AND RESCUE FACILITY in Upstate, NY looking for an individual or couple for a live-in opportunity. We are looking for individuals who are committed, loving and responsible caretakers who understand the importance and responsibility of caring for living animals. Other responsibilities include some property maintenance of the grounds and equipment, keeping the facility clean and transportation when necessary. We are looking for individuals who speak fluent English, are of legal status and have a clean and current driver’s license and are willing to use their own car. Salary includes all paid basic living expenses plus a stipend. All interested applicants please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE ON THE BEACH on Long Island’s north shore. Ditch the commute – live where you work! This opportunity offers an ideal job share arrangement for a couple to take total care of a property on the North Shore of Long Island. A great package is on offer including a beautiful three bedroom house on the beach for the duration of the employment. A combined salary of up to $100,000 per annum, with paid health and dental insurance, approximately 10% of salary additional contribution to a defined contribution retirement plan, above-mentioned housing and most utilities included. Vacation will start at two weeks per year for the first five years, and must be scheduled with employers in advance. The outgoing couple are retiring after ten successful years. Flexibility, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a can-do attitude are essential. Hours can be unpredictable but are generally normal working hours. Some overnight travel or weekend and week-night presence may be necessary as well as covering for employees at other properties on occasion. The job does offer reasonable leeway to arrange your own schedule. Duties will involve supervising local employee(s) as well as supervising and obtaining outside contractors and service people when needed, and therefore Candidate(s) must be capable of identifying appropriate vendors, negotiating with them, processing bids, summarizing findings for principals, bill paying, and checking for billing accuracy (basic computer literacy is a must). Candidate(s) should themselves possess the ability to perform small-scale construction, repair projects, painting, yardwork/grounds maintenance, landscaping, and house cleaning and washing. Candidate(s) must have experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC. Must be comfortable and experienced with hand and power tools and able to operate them safely. Other expected responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring and arranging for maintenance of the generator, pumps, air handlers, etc.; time keeping duties; ongoing professional development and appraisals for yourself and others; maintenance of an indoor heated pool plus hot tub and sauna; upkeep of several vehicles and a 17ft motorboat (gas, oil changes, vehicle inspections as necessary, cleaning, towing); snow removal; lawn-mowing and other care; seasonal and holiday preparation; readying the guest house when guests are expected; occasional grocery shopping/household provisioning; pet care for cats or dogs in owners’ absence (potentially mornings, evenings and/or weekends); emergency response and preparedness. All applicants must have a valid clean driver’s license and be available for driving people and items when required; CDL certification a plus. The job does require Candidate(s) to perform physical labor at times. Candidates will be required to pass a background check and physical. Housing and workplace are smoke free zones. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOUSEKEEPER preferably with experience to join our team for the summer season starting at the beginning of October. A wage rate of $15.75 per hour is offered or more subject to experience. Cottage accommodation is provided at $75.00 per week. Work 30-50 hours per week over five to six days [Contact info available to subscribers] is an iconic 72 room NZ high country lodge on the shores of Lake Ohau in the Southern Alps. We are a medium to large wilderness lodge catering for tours, functions and cyclists over summer and skiers and snowboarders over winter. Lake Ohau is a family run business owned by Mike and Louise who have been here for 35 years. It is unique in its style and we pride ourselves on our hospitality and amazing food. We are seemingly remote but in a beautiful location so these positions will suit someone who enjoys the outdoors and working in a fun and happy environment. If your R&R pleasures include bush and mountain walking/tramping, rock climbing, fishing, and mountain biking this may be for you. If you are interested in applying for this position please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ohio

CARETAKER COUPLE WANTED at a lakefront [Contact info available to subscribers] in New Franklin, OH for an open position beginning in 2018. Seeking a responsible, self-motivated, hard-working couple to live in and care for a beautiful 20-room Tudor mansion and grounds used as a wedding and meeting venue. The 5.8-acre property sits adjacent to [Contact info available to subscribers]. Must be able to perform minor home repairs and maintenance of the house, grounds, and equipment. Impeccable cleaning and upkeep of the home’s interior is required. Caretaker must be present at facility rentals to provide access to rental parties. Free rent and utilities in lieu of salary. No children, no pets. Please send your resume and include professional references to the [Contact info available to subscribers]. No phone calls, please.

Oklahoma

house sitter NEEDED from December 15th, 2017 to January 15th, 2018 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

WANTED: A mature and dependable worker with experience in landscape care and property maintenance for a residence in northern Willamette Valley. Must provide work references in caring for conifers and deciduous trees, shrubs and bamboo. There is no lawn or vegetable garden. In exchange for twenty hours of work a week, a small comfortably furnished studio apartment with private bath is provided and required as residence. It is suitable only for a single person. Please reply with at least two work references and a possible starting date to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER WANTED for a permanent position to maintain a 10 acre estate in eastern Pennsylvania. Duties include lawn mowing, weed wacking, leaf cleanup, and building maintenance. Compensation is to live rent-free in a 1,000 sq. ft. apartment, including utilities. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER needed to start ASAP for a large house and property in the Delaware Water Gap area. Part-time housekeeping and property maintenance duties in exchange for free rent and utilities in a three bedroom house with two garages located on the property with scenic views of the Kittatinny Mountains. Extra paid work on the premises might be requested on occasion, as well as supervision of film or video crews when the property is rented as a photo shoot location. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME, ESTATE MANAGER/HOUSEMAN needed in Radnor, PA (knowledge of the Main Line) with five years plus experience leading comprehensive household operations. Ability to provide quality care in all regards and proactively anticipate needs of principal. Offer an impeccable work ethic with patience, honesty, and discretion. Ability to carry out directions and communicate professionally. Ability to work, manage and coordinate multiple tasks. Negotiate and manage all service contracts, supervise work, review invoices for all outside service providers including screening and overseeing outside vendors, contractors, construction projects and landscaping. Keeping inventory and management of the outside home. Schedule of yearly maintenance programs (i.e. AC, heater). Understand, control, maintain and make adjustments of all mechanical and electronic systems (i.e. TVs, Wi-Fi, Networks, satellites, IT, and stereo). Attending to minor maintenance issues. Ensure all areas are clean, maintained always and report any issues immediately. Special projects as needed. Send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rhode Island

FULL-TIME HUSBAND AND WIFE CARETAKERS needed for a Narragansett Residence. This is a year round opportunity to work as a live-in couple to manage a Narragansett, RI estate. This position is full-time. Prefer a mature, energetic couple who are seeking a long-term position. The ideal candidates are flexible, dependable, team players, hardworking and efficient. Duties include housekeeping, laundry, cooking, pool maintenance, light maintenance, light gardening, errand running, chauffeuring and vehicle care. Accommodations in a private, furnished guest house on the premises are available for two adults with paid utilities, salary, paid time off, 401K retirement plan and partial medical coverage. An automobile will be available for use in meeting the work responsibilities. Only non-smokers need apply. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Berwickshire, a lieutenancy area and historic county in the Scottish Borders. We are looking for a couple, ideally retired but still active, to caretake our family home set in the Borders countryside. Family visits will be up to three months per year; part-time duties will include house cleaning, managing security and maintenance visits, gardening and occasional driving as well as other housekeeping duties, including laundry and ironing. The couple should be flexible on hours, non-smokers, and one to hold a clean driving license. Accommodation will be in a one bedroom flat in the wing of the house. Please apply with your resume and motivation to [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Dakota

FREE RENT AVAILABLE in Kadoka, in Jackson County, South Dakota. Looking for a handy person with carpentry skills for an apartment rehab. Free rent in a furnished two bedroom/one bathroom unit, and wage provided for maintenance and caretaker work. No smoking allowed. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information. Thanks.

Tennessee

A CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN, TN B&B is seeking live-in Innkeeper(s)! We are the proud new owners of the historic [Contact info available to subscribers], TN where TN, KY, and VA meet. The Inn is located inside the beautiful Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. This is a new and exciting adventure for us (no prior experience running an Inn!), and we are looking for a team player who can help us realize the Inn’s full potential. The Inn is a well-established and successful operation, but we know that it is capable of so much more. If you are possibly interested in relocating to our beautiful area, only 90 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] We are eager to hear from you!

FULL-TIME MANAGER/CARETAKER needed for a beautiful cabin/motel/restaurant facility located in the Cherokee National Forest of Southeastern Tennessee. This is a live-in position that requires food service experience. This position is available immediately. The successful candidate will also be responsible for light maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping and guest services. Lodging is provided, as well as a weekly salary. This is an ideal position for someone with good time-management skills. No pets are permitted, and reliable transportation is required. For additional information, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Texas

NEED AN EXPERIENCED RANCH CARETAKER to live and work on a remote, scenic ranch in Concho County, Texas. We gather our cattle with a feed wagon – not horses. Must be non-smoking, non-doping or heavy drinking, and a mature family man. Equipment operator a plus. The ranch will furnish a nice, three bedroom/two bathroom house, salary, utilities, insurance, work truck and pasture for a few horses if needed. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME COUPLE NEEDED for caretakers of a ranch located outside of Eagle Pass, TX. Duties to include watering routes, feed cattle, fill corn/protein feeders, maintain fences, tractor work (small and large equipment) and maintenance detailed by ranch guidelines and instructions. Experience with heavy machinery needed. Housekeeping, yard work and weekend assistance with cooking and cleaning. Background check required. Personal reliable transportation required for off ranch errands and supplies runs (paid mileage). Includes furnished mobile home, utilities and DirecTV. The ranch is located 15 miles from Eagle Pass and an additional seven miles travel from Highway 57. Unfortunately, facilities are not favorable for children. Reports of weekly activities to be issued by email, therefore, some basic computer skills are necessary. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

ESTATE MANAGER needed for a Houston Estate, with a starting salary of $100,000+. A different position is for a Personal Assistant/Cook in Austin, paying $60,000+. For more details and to apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] and fill out this Agency’s application form.

WE ARE IN NEED OF A SECOND PERSON on our north Texas private ranch. We need someone with experience working as a live-in ranch caretaker, loper, or groom. Must know how to recognize sick and injured animals that include, horses, cattle, dogs, and cats. Must be a proficient equestrian which includes handling foals and show experience. Female preferred, but not a deal breaker, as you will be traveling to some horse shows. Ideally your riding skills need to include, but not necessarily all, western pleasure, cutting, and reining, as we have a little of everything. You also should be able to ride in a smaller saddle, i.e. 14 to 15 inch seat. Other duties include cleaning stalls, corrals, kennels, indoor cat areas, feeding, doctoring, checking cattle, etc. You must be able to operate a standard transmission and tractor. Please do not apply if you do not have a handful of years of experience working for other than family owned ranches. We supply a one bedroom apartment, satellite, and salary. Please no dogs, as we have plenty, other pets considered. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

COUPLE WANTED for ranch work, house and yard upkeep in Kimble County, Texas. House and ranch truck provided. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Utah

HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed. An executive couple with two homes in Park City, UT seeks an experienced live-on Household Management Couple to oversee a large residence and guest condo. The ideal candidates will have past experience caring for a fine home and have strong management and administrative skills. The homes are high tech and the couple must be comfortable with Crestron, modern audio visual systems, and network devices. The couple will be responsible for year-round care of the properties; providing personal support to the principals, family members, and guests; caring for the family dog; and managing household staff, contractors, and vendors. The couple will coordinate up to a dozen dinner parties annually and will be required to serve. Additional duties include: construction project management, expense reports, household budgets and bill payment, plant and flower care, errands, inventory/restocking, and chauffeuring. The principals are generally in residence three months annually, December through March. During this time, the schedule is six to seven days weekly. During the off-season, the schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (no evenings, holidays or weekends). Competitive compensation package offered, with private live-on accommodations, relocation assistance, and benefits package available. Please apply for position [Contact info available to subscribers] (please fill out one application per person). There is a flexible start date. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

A house sitting POSITION is available in suburban Salt Lake City from Thanksgiving until around January 1 2018, while the owners are out of the country. We have 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. Dog care will also be required. If interested, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please include references and your past house sitting experience. Thank you.

RANCH CARETAKERS needed to care for all aspects of a 1,300+ acre high country southern Utah ranch. Looking for an honest, hard-working, responsible, organized, married couple (active retired a plus) who will respect our property and equipment. Must live on site. A perfect two bedroom 2nd story apartment will be provided, including all utilities. Must have mechanical ability and knowledge of operating ranch equipment. Lease cattle on property during summer months. Must be willing to maintain grounds (including landscaping/lawns), keep up fences and make repairs to buildings as necessary, care for horses, chickens, dogs, etc. Ranch experience required. Caretakers will need a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. We will do a background check. Smoking, drinking and drugs are prohibited. Please contact Jim at [Contact info available to subscribers] before sending your cover letter with resume to Jim’s email address at [Contact info available to subscribers] Applicants will be required to supply references and provide a copy of a valid driver’s license for a motor vehicle report prior to hiring.

Virginia

HOUSESIT a furnished mountain cabin, with modern appliances, located one hour from Washington, D.C. Care for a cat, during two plus winter months. A mature, male, grad student is preferred. Must have outdoor savvy, and a 4-wheel-drive. For more details, please email [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 the 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 bonus for the right candidate. Previous lodging experience is required and compensation will be offered as appropriate. No smoking allowed, and a vehicle is required. Please submit your resume, references and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

FARM HAND SOUGHT for a 20 acre natural horse farm on San Juan Island, WA. A simple cabin will be provided. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

SEEKING A COUPLE to manage an 18 room lodge at Ashford, WA. This is a full-time, live-in year round position. The ideal couple candidate has hotel experience, excellent guest service and communication skills, enjoys guest interaction and hospitality, has excellent computer skills, honest, self-motivated, energetic, organized, can multi-task and is ready and willing to perform other related tasks as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to being responsible for day-to-day operations including reservations (phone and online), guest check-in, housekeeping, making simple breakfast for guest and property oversight answering phones and interacting with guests and employees. Other duties include conflict resolution, managing housekeepers, ordering supplies, training and being able to help identify/support maintenance issues. We value both teamwork and individuality and as such the contributions of our staff matter. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HORSE RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED at a small horse ranch located on the west side of the Cascade Mountains, in Southwest Washington. Our 200-acre ranch is rural with quick access to fishing, hunting, lakes, rivers, hiking, trail riding, camping and other outdoor activities, yet minutes to town and Interstate 5 to Portland and Seattle. An individual or couple are welcome here. On-site living with your animals is an option. Knowledge of horses important. The caretaker will manage supplies for feeding, equipment maintenance, fencing, and managing other labor as needed. Key Responsibilities will include horse feeding, turnout, stall cleaning, manure spreading, and arena grooming. Farm maintenance will include fence (board, non-climb, and electric) repairs and additions, field and lawn mowing, weed spraying, pasture harrowing, yard work, out building repairs and additions, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. Equipment maintenance will include two tractors, implements, lawnmower, weed eaters, water pumps, pressure washer, paint sprayer… etc. Applicants under consideration must consent to background and drug tests. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

I AM LOOKING FOR A CARETAKER for my mother, who lives in Shelton, Washington. She has a historic house with 100 feet of beachfront and has the entire upstairs of her house available for a live-in caretaker. She needs help with her animals, chickens, and gardening. She is diabetic and disabled but is able to take care of her personal needs. However some care for her may be needed at times or in the future. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME LIVE-IN CARETAKER wanted for a 10 room Log Lodge and vacation rental in the country, in Gold Bar, WA. Duties include turnaround of the Lodge and rooms between groups. Being handy helps or must be willing to learn some routine maintenance. Yard work involves mowing the lawn with a riding mower, and weeding of existing flower beds. A handy man who is also a spotless housekeeper is whom we are looking for. Must be a quick study, a motivated person who likes rural small town living. Looking for a quiet person, friendly host, who likes gardening and prides in keeping a spotless lodge inside and out for the guests. No pets allowed due to our guests allergies. No drug use, and no smoking. This is not the right situation for any one with kids. Will need to undergo a background check. Please respond with written details about yourself and why you feel you will be right for this job. If you have dreamed of living in and caring for a home in the country, here is your chance to do so. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] for info about the vacation rental you will be caring for. On site living with utilities paid plus a paycheck. Please email to [Contact info available to subscribers] only for initial contact, since it’s easier if I can read about the person first.

OUTRAGEOUS OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE for the right couple/person! Full-time caretaker wanted for a historic five acre farm on Bainbridge Island, WA. Mechanical savvy required. Rent-free 500 sq. ft. apartment, along with a $800/month salary, large sunny garden, abundant fruit trees, gorgeous view to the Olympic mountains, great neighbors, 24/7 unconditional love from watchdogs Ellie and Jack, and farm audio provided by eight sheep and two donkeys. Experience with farm animals required. Extra credit for applicants with a passion for the earth, ability to “putter” with a smile and happy heart, those beyond “stuff”, and reformed vagabonds searching to drop anchor for a decade or so. Enthusiastic applicants, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], an off-grid wilderness retreat near Twisp, WA seeks a joyful, energetic, environmentally conscious caretaker couple. The job duties include cleaning, managing seasonal structures (outdoor kitchen, event tent), gardening, irrigation, mowing, clearing snow with a tractor and PTO snow-blower, grooming ski trails with ATV, light bookkeeping and correspondence. Requires good handyman skills for basic maintenance, experience with solar power and snow a plus. A 4WD pickup will be provided for business use. The schedule is variable, ranging from five to 40 hours per week. Compensation includes salary plus housing and utilities in a two-bedroom cabin with wood heat (provided). Open to profit-sharing arrangements for long-term help with marketing. Would like a minimum term of a one year commitment. References required, please see [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information or contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

GUEST RELATIONS COORDINATOR needed at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. This full-time position is very demanding and a multi-tasker is needed in order to perform at a high level day in and day out. The primary focus is on exceeding guest expectations. Please only apply is you have extensive social media skills that would include; postings to all social media channels, publishing weekly e-newsletter and developing exciting and creative videos. Other key responsibilities include; stand-in Innkeeper, kitchen tasks, breakfast service, culinary tasks and special event support. The chosen candidate must be in super physical condition, love to interact with people, love dogs and want to use this position as a stepping stone to other professional pursuits. The compensation package includes; $1,000 a month, off site one bedroom apartment including all utilities and the benefits of living on San Juan Island. Please pursue our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] and if this interests you and you are serious about moving to an island please send a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed in Wauwatosa. We are looking for an on-site caretaker for a 24-unit apartment complex for families near 124th and Burleigh in Wauwatosa. Must be adept at landscaping, cleaning, minor repairs and tenant relations. Previous experience required. Looking to fill this position immediately. Compensation includes a two bedroom apartment, utilities and excellent salary. Please mail your resume and references to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Lively, active, mature, grounded, spiritually-inclined, trustworthy, integrous couple looking for peace and tranquility in a caretaking gig. We are following our dreams to live an extraordinary, uncommon life. Jeff has basic knowledge of: carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, solar, and energy efficiency. Emily has experience with horses, dogs, and cats; landscaping, hardscaping, and machine operation. We are both animal and nature lovers. We are open to light: maintenance, gardening, and pet and farm animal care. We are self-employed, but are available for part-time duties. We have both owned homes. We are geographically flexible; available internationally January 1, 2018. We can start now, and two to six months would be ideal. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional Dog Groomer seeks a cottage, house, or property to caretake in the Placerville, California area as this is where my dog grooming salon is located. Have professional experience with animal care including horses and other farm animals. Trained in dog obedience by affluent Bay Area dog trainer; can help with all of your needs. Love to make yards beautiful and a green thumb with gardening. Having been a live-in nanny for 2.5 years (young child and teenager) and caring for a disabled brother gives me the skills and special attention to the needs of others. I take pride in my surroundings and will care for your property as though it were my own. Open to areas outside of Placerville also within 30 minutes of town. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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55-year-old male smoke/drug free, good health, good transportation. Looking for a salaried long-term caretaker position. Willing to relocate. Experience includes 30 plus years manufacturing (18 years supervision) 25 plus years roofing as side work, 16 years caring for a local doctor’s property. I’m looking to break the manufacturing mold as I find the caretaker type of work much more fulfilling. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss what your short-term and long-term needs might be. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Two conscientious and quiet women in our 50s looking for a longer term house/pet-sitting position in the San Diego area. We can do gardening, housekeeping and pet care. We love animals and have extensive experience caring for senior cats. Available December 2017 for the right situation. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Estate managerial couple seek employment as caretakers for vacation and/or second home. Experienced with bed and breakfasts, private estates and vacation villas. Looking to utilize our property management skills with 30 years combined knowledge. Verifiable references, current passports, clean driving records and can pass background check. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Arizona Cowboy has written true stories in four exciting and interesting books all about half a century on horseback. 2005, was the year the books closed on the Arizona, cattle and horse ranch named the DK Ranch. After nearly fifty years there as a cowhand, I had advanced as their chief honcho. During the start of the year 2005, the handwriting on the wall began and the books closed on this historic steer and horse ranch. I sadly, then, became my pen-name, The Last DK Cowboy. Read stories of true happenings during our daily work. Happily chasing steers over the open range while aboard bronco horses we were trying to make into usable cowponies. Join me by enjoying these true tales and later in the other books describing a rewarding, exciting life among wild cattle and wilder cowhands. Ridin’ out in Arizona’s beautiful, natural scenic wonders. These true tales, although unusual, are just as I recollect them. To all those who have ever dreamed of being a cowboy, here’s your chance to ride along with me as your side-kick and saddle pard. You can view an entertaining introduction with many colored pictures at www.lastdkcowboy.wordpress.com