The Caretaker Gazette September / October 2018

Alabama

house sitter/GARDENER needed in Helena, a suburb of Birmingham, from October 1 to December 31, 2018. In addition to our three bedroom/two bathroom home, we have beautiful gardens, so we are looking for a house sitter to maintain both our house and gardens while we are away. The climate of Helena is typical of the Deep South. Our private house, including utilities, is offered to stay in for free in exchange for about two hours a day of taking care of our gardening needs. Our preference is for a single, non-smoking person, who is financially secure since we are not offering any compensation for this position. We received many house sitter responses from our last ad in The Caretaker Gazette – but not from house sitters who are able to do our gardening work. We would appreciate hearing from house sitters who would also enjoy some of our landscaping work out in our beautiful garden area. Must be a non-smoker/drinker, with no pets, or children. Please email your interest and reasons for wanting to take this house sitting assignment, let us know your gardening background, and include your references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

Alaska

SLED DOG APPRENTICE/CARETAKER needed. Spend the winter in the heart of the Alaska Range on the outskirts of Denali National Park caring for sled dogs. The primary duty is to assist in the care of our dogs. As a handler you will give food and water to the dogs. Then you will clean the kennel. Afterwards, you’ll need to prepare and hook the dogs up for a training run, going on training runs with or without supervision depending on competence, and working with puppies. You will also complete a variety of jobs to help us maintain the dogs, kennel, and equipment. For instance you may paint and repair dog houses, assist with building tasks, cut and stack firewood, repair gear, etc. In general, we try to use each handler’s strengths so while you will have the opportunity to try many things, you will do the most of what you are good at. Successful dog mushers, and Alaskans, are jacks of all trades. The afternoon ends with feeding the dogs and cleaning the kennel again. Housing is in a private room in a private cabin. The cabin is a finished home, but there is no running water. The shower and laundry facilities are attached to our home. We are one of the finest sled dog kennels in the state of Alaska. We expect the best of ourselves and our handlers. We are interested in finding responsible, capable individuals who are self-motivated, willing to learn, and have a can-do attitude. Working at the Wolf’s Den requires the ability to approach daily chores with enthusiasm and thoroughness. Experience not necessary, we will teach the right person. We need help from September 1st to May 1st 2019. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Argentina

PATAGONIA CALLING. I need a healthy strong man, woman or loving couple on my farm in North Patagonia, El Huecu, population 2,000, with a bank, schools, and markets. It’s a close walk or ride to town, 20 minutes. This is a volunteer position; in exchange for work, you receive room and board and a life altering experience. Possibly this could become a permanent arrangement, starting in October or November 2018. Horsemanship, and Spanish helpful, English a must. Organic gardening/cooking, building skills a plus. A driver’s license is a big plus. Looking for non-smokers, who are kind and loving. You will have your own one bedroom, kitchen, bath, and washing machine. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] then if you have an interest, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and include your photo. Thank you for your interest!

Arizona

CARETAKER WANTED for my property, located 17 miles out from Seligman, AZ. I am looking for a caretaker for my horses. I go out of town often and would like someone to be there to feed them and watch them for me. You may bring your own horses and pets. Rent is free and I may be able to help out with some food and supplies. I pay for all of my animals feed. You pay for your own. You may live in my house which I will admit is a bit messy and have your own room. I am rarely at home. There is water available there but there is no running water or electricity to the house at this time. It is a very rustic and in a rural location which is very beautiful. No drugs or alcohol allowed. If this is you or you know someone who might fit with this please let me know. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

DESERT PRESERVE AND RETREAT space near Tucson is seeking a single person or couple for live-in caretaker duties for 12 months or more. Must have your own transportation. The organization provides overnight accommodations for guests and event space for weddings, memorials, and retreats in an interfaith setting. Duties in exchange for living in on-site caretaker’s home with all utilities provided (except propane) are to maintain the property and buildings, make necessary repairs, open and close the entrance gate, and monitor public usage. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Good Morning Gary, I wanted to follow up with you and let you know that we have had a tremendous response to our ad and the email that you sent out. As of this morning we have filled the position. Thank you again for all of your help. I look forward to working with you in the future. Cathy D., Belcamp, MD

Good morning Cathy, I appreciate your letting us know. Many times our advertisers get so busy that they don�t inform us when their position has been filled. We look forward to working with you again, too. Let us know if you ever need to publish any future caretaker-wanted ads.

I see that you are now using Twitter to post Help Wanted ads for The Caretaker Gazette. I hardly ever use Twitter, so does that mean that I will be missing out on new positions that you post on Twitter? Let me know. Thanks. Bob K. Rye, NY

Hi Bob, thanks for writing. The Caretaker Gazette’s Twitter page features new help wanted listings that have already appeared in recent email updates that were previously emailed to all our Gazette subscribers. The email updates that go out to subscribers contain more detailed descriptions of the duties, responsibilities, compensation, and contact information. In many cases, our help wanted advertisers request that we feature a summary of their ad and a photo on the Gazette homepage and Twitter page – so they can obtain additional exposure for their ads. As a subscriber, you do not need to respond to new postings on our Twitter page – just respond to the positions that you receive from the Gazette’s email updates that we email to you.

Please sign me up for another three years of my Gazette subscription. I’m doing well since quitting my job last July, and I’m still not working full-time by my own choice. Hope all is well with you. Keep up the good work on behalf of us who wander, but are not lost! Chuck M., San Diego, CA

Thanks for writing, Chuck, and thank you for your three year renewal. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well. All is well with us too. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for posting our help-wanted ad again, as our house sitters failed us and we missed our flight today. We have had some interesting responses from your subscribers, and will maybe even get to go a couple weeks from now. You renewed our trust in good intentions and good people. We are grateful for that. Aloha Anya and Frank R., Hana, HI

Anya and Frank, we were glad to help you. I hope you were able to take your vacation and leave your home and property in the good hands of one of our subscribers.

Thanks to the Gazette for running my Situations Wanted ad, I am nearing the end of a three month caretaking assignment in New Mexico. Now that I am ready to look for another position, I am curious – how do I become one of your Caretaker Profiles? Karen O., Atlanta, GA

Karen, I am sure that our readers would be interested in reading about your caretaking assignment in New Mexico. Any of our readers who are currently involved in, or recently returned from, a house sitting or caretaking assignment are welcome to submit a profile of approximately 1,000 words along with two clear photos. If selected, we will work with you to edit your profile. Many people who have been featured in a Caretaker Profile have been offered positions by property owners who read the Gazette.

Arkansas

OUR RESORT IS A 28 UNIT MOTEL on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs. We are currently looking for a live-in Resident Couple to manage our motel. You must be energetic and enthusiastic as well as dependable, organized and a self-starter and able to manage the day-to-day operations. You must have experience in 3rd party booking sites like Expedia and Booking.com and have knowledge on marketing in the motel business. Compensation includes the apartment as well as utilities, internet and satellite TV. There will also be a salary which will depend on experience to start. So if you are interested in a long-term position, please send your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CARETAKER/STATIONHAND needed for a family owned South Queensland cattle property. Must have cattle husbandry and stock handling skills. Applicants must possess fencing experience, plant and equipment maintenance and operational skills. There is a primary school nearby. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

ACTIVE CARETAKER COUPLE required for a Maranoa property, close to town. Prefer a couple with their own caravan. Duties will include stock waters, lick, fences and garden maintenance. Local references required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A RETIREE to be our long-term caretaker in Putty, a small village in New South Wales, in Singleton Shire. Separate house provided. Pets are allowed. We live on a farm but need help when we go away. The caretaker gets time off when required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in the Mullaley/Coona area on our Angus stud ranch. Looking for a handyman with cattle skills, who will be an honest and reliable caretaker. A two bedroom cottage will be provided. For more details, please call 0402 616 758.

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. An active and reliable couple is required for a caretaker’s position on our property near Tamworth, in northeastern New South Wales. Duties will include gardening and light farm work. Experience with cattle and horse handling is essential. The caretaker’s package includes a three bedroom, air-conditioned cottage with a large shed and secure yard. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

LOOKING FOR A COUPLE who would like to help maintain an outback property near Hungerford Queensland for four weeks to six months. Can stay in the house with the owners or in a camper van with power and shower, toilet, etc. We are located on the Paroo River, on 80,000 acres. We need a little help in gardening, help water check points and stock. A small wage will be given and an experience of a taste of the outback life guaranteed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

SEEKING NOMADS interested in odd jobs in exchange for a free caravan/motor home site including power and water. The house is available for all amenities. I have acreage 20 minutes north of Townsville, in northeastern Queensland, and need people to assist with small projects in the garden and also help with feeding chickens, horses, dogs and cats. No experience necessary in any fields and you are welcome to stay as long or short as you like and help out when it suits you. Experience working with animals would be an advantage. If interested please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKERS NEEDED. The management committee of the [Contact info available to subscribers] in conjunction with the Community Association is seeking the services of contract caretakers for the management, cleaning, maintenance, repair and upkeep of the caravan park. The park is a tourist park, well situated in the Southern Flinders Ranges, with 20 powered sites, 20 unpowered sites, three drive though sites; three ensuite cabins and a camp kitchen. The park has 3 Star AAA rating. A three bedroom house is provided for the caretaker. Ideally you will have previous experience in the caravan park industry, possess outstanding customer service skills and have reasonable understanding of computer operations. Written applications including three references should be sent to the [Contact info available to subscribers] Applications close at 5:00 pm Friday, August 31st 2018.

A SINGLE PENSIONER is required for a position on a small property in Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Accommodation provided in exchange for light duties. Experience with cattle required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

CARETAKER NEEDED in Castlecrag, Sydney for a busy family with two children. Looking for a long-term, live-in single female or a couple at our family home in Castlecrag. Must be tidy, fit clean and proactive. Enthusiastic and high attention to detail, have a sense of urgency and be able to prioritize tasks and initiative is essential. Duties will include all housekeeping, cleaning, some cooking and serving breakfast plus looking after the property. Rent and utilities free in private accommodations, with TV, standard meals, and Wi-Fi included. Salary is negotiable. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

FARM HELP needed. We run a property based in Central New South Wales, in Warren, located 600 kms from Sydney. It is a cotton, sheep and cropping property. We are looking for a cheerful, self-motivated, fit person with a can-do attitude to help us. This position would probably suit a female. The work will include general farm duties, sheep work, looking after sheep dogs and other animals and pets, gardening, and help taking care of the homestead. We require good spoken English. You will need your own car, as we are 40 kms from town. There are several travelers in the area to catch up with if you wish. We provide good accommodation in a self-contained cottage beside our house. Cooking facilities, an outside area with BBQ, and pool are right here. Must be confident to caretake if we are away for a few days. No smoking please. We are reliable, friendly employers. We have had several travelers from across the globe, who have learnt heaps and enjoyed the whole experience. If you are organized, hard-working, fit and happy to lend a hand, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

CARETAKER WANTED. Searching for a long-term caretaker who has some rural Australian experience. Applicants can be a couple or single person. I have an organic property, located 25 kilometers from Dalby, Queensland. I will provide the caretaker with a good house and small wage. Local references are required. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belgium

WORK EXCHANGE available. We are a 34 and 36-year-old couple. Ellen is a social worker and Bjorn is a nurse. We have been travelling a fair bit as well, but now we would like to open up our home to travelers who would like to visit our region in return for some hours of work a day. We live in a rather small village, Assenede, in the Belgian province of East Flanders. If you have your own car you can get to Gent, Antwerp, and Brugge quite easily. You will be working for four hours a day. You will have two full days off a week. We will provide you with your own room and three meals a day. The bathroom and other rooms are shared with us. You will be mainly working outside doing some gardening, mowing the grass, picking weeds, etc. Another task is painting wooden window shutters and the window frames, and wooden garden shed. Maybe also help a bit with cleaning the garden shed, garage, etc. If our working schedule permits we could go sightseeing together as well if you would like that. If you are in the area, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

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

LOOKING FOR HELP finishing the interior of our rustic cabin in the Sequoia National Forest, located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It’s remote (75 minutes to Home Depot) but beautiful. Looking for someone (or a couple) with some or all of these skills: carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscaping. Must have: excellent references, a strong ability to project manage, be self-motivated, honest, reliable, and have a resilient personality. You will need a good vehicle and driving record, a clear background check, no drugs/smoking, good communication skills and a can-do attitude. Experience with power tool maintenance/repair and with living rustically is a plus. Trade 20 hours per week for the cabin. Please email your details to [Contact info available to subscribers]

BIG SUR CALIFORNIA. We have an opening for a ranch helper on a homestead. Here there are llamas, alpacas, goats, cats and gardens. The person must be based in the country outdoor lifestyle. Solar power close to beaches and hiking trails. One hour to town. It’s important to have a connection and experience with animals and permaculture. Be responsible and take initiative. I also do many chores and work in other places, so gone from home some. You must be healthy and aware, able to clean corrals, weed-eat, move hay, etc. Be able to work a full day on the land each week. Be able to interface with other people working. Kindness is very important. Exchange of 40 hours a month for a mini-house (approximately 450 sq. ft.) plus outdoor space. To apply and for more information please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH CARETAKER needed in Oroville. I have 10 acres and need someone who has trailer to park here for partial trade for rent and property caretaking once in a while. Nothing big, just help out now and again. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

MANAGEMENT POSITION’S OPENING at [Contact info available to subscribers] is in a remarkable period of renewal. We are looking for a couple with hotel and/or spa management experience to fill the positions of General Managers. This is a unique opportunity to make a contribution towards a place rich with a history of healing. A former Native American ceremonial ground and hot springs open to the public since 1865, [Contact info available to subscribers] is one of the treasures of California. If you have the appropriate experience and interest, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] (Since this is a remote location, this job is best suited for people without young children).

CARETAKER WANTED for a Mountain Lodge in the Sierras starting September 1, 2018. Located in Norden, on Donner Summit, a mile from the Sugar Bowl ski resort in the tri-lodge area, a private lodge of a Bay Area international organization is looking for a dependable non-smoking caretaker. This club has a social component that would require the caretaker to enjoy meeting new people and interacting with a variety of personalities, generations of families and friends. This position requires daily maintenance of the property. Qualifications should include basic bookkeeping skills, being able to handle billing and make deposits, have the ability to follow written procedures, have good communication skills, be personable and comfortable with interacting with a variety of ages and personalities, be able to communicate with the lodge committee as issues arise, have basic handyman skills, be able to maintain a clean environment of a large facility. You must be physically fit enough to shovel snow, must provide your own computer and be able to check emails on a regular basis and reply as needed, must have a vehicle suited for the snow, and you must be willing and able to feed the cat who lives on the premises. To apply, tell us a little bit about yourself by emailing your resume, cover letter, and recommendations to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED FOR AN ELDERLY MAN in Mentone in San Bernardino County. A single person or couple is needed (non-smoker) to care for my Father. Free housing and groceries provided. Five days work and five nights work will receive $100.00 a week (negotiable). He needs to be reminded to take his medicine as directed and breathing treatments. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]. Please provide references from friends and relatives.

CARETAKER NEEDED in Tehachapi. A private horse ranch is looking for a live-on-site, part-time caretaker to feed animals, handle gardening/weeds, mend fences/water lines and typical ranch tasks. A California driver’s license and good DMV record are needed. This hands-on position is for an experienced person, able to work alone and efficiently, without supervision, training or drama. Housing is in a 30′ travel trailer plus utilities and salary. No under-the-table cash payments. Must be over 25 for commercial vehicle insurance. Retired seniors are encouraged to respond. Please email your past work history and employment references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER – HOUSEKEEPER / COOK COUPLE needed for an [Contact info available to subscribers] on the Sacramento River (located between San Francisco and Sacramento). Looking for a caretaker with handyman skills, and able to do some tractor work. Cook/housekeeper will prepare and serve meals during the hunting season (October through January). Salary, two bedroom apartment with kitchen, all utilities, dish network, internet and food during duck season, will be provided. Pets are OK. This position is not suitable for children. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] or call [Contact info available to subscribers].

ADULT CAREGIVER NEEDED I am in need of a competent caregiver for my Dad. He is an 80-year-old man with all faculties. The hours needed are Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm and we are willing to offer $18-20 per hour depending on your qualifications. He is quiet and withdrawn, but able to communicate beautifully. Your duties will be assist with care, meal preparation, medications management, light housekeeping, companionship, laundry and linens cleanings. Kindly send your resume and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter NEEDED long-term for my small home in Santa Cruz. I have a single-family 1930�s home with two bedrooms and one full bathroom, and plenty of space for a garden, on a quiet street, and only 11 blocks to Sunny Cove Beach. Need someone to sit our house and our two dogs. They are in and out kind of dogs, and spoiled rotten too. Need plants watered too. For more details, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for a mountain ranch in Pollock Pines, in El Dorado County. A one bedroom mobile home is available in exchange for help around the house and ranch. This is an l64 acre timber property. I am leaning toward retired people or somebody who would be around a lot but will consider anybody who brings a lot to the table. There is room for horses on three acres already fenced for the caretaker. Looking for somebody with experience in carpentry, with handyman or handywoman skills. Somebody with horse experience is a plus. Looking for a MacGyver type – meaning a caretaker who knows how to do quite a few things, and if not – knows how to find out how. Must be a self-starter and must have a lot of your own tools. There are two trout streams on the property and plenty of places to garden. An apple orchard that is over one hundred sixty years old is still bearing sixteen different varieties of apples. There are also raspberries, gooseberries and loganberries to be harvested. I need help restoring the house that has half fallen down and was built in 1869. The ranch is semi-remote, five miles to the closest neighbor, but only fifteen minutes on good roads to Pollock Pines with major shopping stores and schools. There is excellent cell phone reception. The ranch is in generator country which means you need to provide your own generator since there is no electricity. We get quite a bit of snow in the winter so a four-wheel drive is essential, or a pickup truck preferably. Dogs are OK if they are confined to the caretaker’s area. No drug or alcohol abusers please. There is a background check required. Please reply with your phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Canada

CARETAKER REQUIRED. A scenic ranch south of Longview Alberta requires a caretaker. Lawn care, livestock feeding, and general supervision in exchange for housing. This would be ideal for a retired couple with a farm background. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Colorado

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed near Elizabeth, CO. I need a live-in caretaker in exchange for rent to care for three horses, three dogs, yard and house/office on small acreage, north of Elizabeth. This opportunity would be great for someone who works from home or has a part-time job. For more details please text [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER needed. Seeking an experienced individual or couple to fill a permanent full-time housekeeper position and part-time caretaker position for a 300 acre Colorado Springs area horse property. Primary responsibilities are housekeeping (experience required) and horse care/feeding (one dozen horses, experience desired). A background check and verifiable references are required. Compatible animals welcome. Housing and utilities provided; salary and benefits negotiable. Hoping to fill this position very soon. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A PART-TIME ASSISTANT-INNKEEPER, an individual or couple, to help manage our Boutique Inn in Southwestern Colorado. Six month-year-round live-in assistant Innkeeper. Looking for a self-starter, quick study, team player, excellent follow through, good cleaning experience, good customer service, attention to detail, great communication skills. Responsibilities include guest services-checking guests in, collecting payments, phone/online reservations, available in the evenings. Days free. Live-work trade, possible pay depending on skill set and experience. No smokers-pets-kids. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]!

CARETAKER NEEDED in Lewis, CO. Looking for a responsible individual or couple to check on farm animals, count them, and check on their feeders, and waterers. Make sure everyone is healthy, with no problems. This is a work exchange for a one bedroom cottage with internet and TV. If the caretaker wants to earn extra we always have projects where it could happen. Applicants will need a clean Colorado driver’s license, and do a background check. Please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers]or email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you for your interest.

CARETAKERS NEEDED in Ouray, CO. The San Juan Chalet in Ouray is looking for live-in caretakers. The position is open immediately. Would prefer a couple. You must be able to be in Ouray through October. An apartment with a washer and dryer in the unit, and a detached garage is available now. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more.

Denmark

HELP NEEDED outside of Logumkloster, a small town on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. Because of a cancellation, we are open for visitors yesterday. We hope we can inspire you to come and share our days and give us a hand on our property here. We are an open-minded family, who need a hand with some loose ends on our modernized, old farmhouse. We are a Danish/Dutch couple, Erik (72-years-old) and Gijs (52-years-old). We have two children, who have left home, but our cats are still there. We live in an old farmhouse, as we have done for twenty years now. It got partially modernized and we try to be self-sufficient with energy through geothermal heat and solar panels, but there are some loose ends. Our home is five kilometers from Logumkloster, which is a little village 25 kilometers from the German border. We build everything ourselves, but need some extra hands because age has set his footprint on our energy. We would like to get some help for our sauna project; we want to make a sauna out of the old furnace shed. Also, a part of the old stable which has been used for chickens needs a new roof. And our vegetable garden needs to be cared for. So if you have some experience with bricklaying, carpentry, welding, and gardening, or are willing to learn and you want to share your world with ours, then please call us. We speak Danish, Dutch, English and German. We would like you to stay for at least one to three weeks. If you are in our area, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN HELP needed in southeast England for an elderly well-travelled, well-read lady wanting to maintain independence, but needing assistance with mobility and household duties. Will need to do laundry, shopping, light meals etc. (no cleaning, but optional gardening). Care required in the mornings, for bathing and dressing. Located in an attractive rural location on the edge of a small village (with shops, Post Office, church, school, pub, trains to London, and a local bus) on the Hampshire/Surrey border. You will have your own room, bathroom, TV, and Wi-Fi. This would suit someone with outside interests, perhaps based locally, as full-time care is not necessary and the family is often around on weekends. Driving is essential, and a car (automatic) will be provided. Dog-owner possible. Local references required. This permanent position can start at the end of September. UK residents should apply with your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers], UK.

Florida

CARETAKER NEEDED in Redland, Florida. This will be part-time work in exchange for housing. An active retired person is needed to do maintenance on a seven acre mango-avocado farm in exchange for a free efficiency on site with private entrance. Duties will include mowing, weed whacking, feeding dogs, general help. I don’t want a person with a full-time job. No smokers. Utilities, Wi-Fi, cable, and electricity included. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

FRENCH-SPEAKING ESTATE MANAGER needed to live and work in Gordes, France. Will be responsible for the management and care of a large and historic building on roughly 12 hectares. Clients come for the summer only and have very high standards. Duties will include keeping the property immaculate and running smoothly, overseeing a program of maintenance and cleaning, managing a small staff, overseeing contractors, keeping inventories, managing the accounts and some hands on light maintenance, plus some driving. Must have private experience, with a jack of all trades approach, a clean driving license and be fluent in French. This position comes with accommodation and a salary in Euros of 45,000 to 50,000 per year. To apply, please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

MACON AREA LONG-TERM caretaker needed. We are a semi-retired couple and not on our property full-time. We have 150 acres of woodland vistas, wildlife, streams, garden plots, and picnic/grill areas. Compound: two houses, one modular home, two mobile homes. Caretaker housing: two bedroom Horton mobile home and 12×24 private shop. Must be an observant, and a security-minded presence. Grass mowing, emergencies, small maintenance projects expected. Also for-pay projects available. Looking for an honest, mature person with a love of the outdoors. No kids. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

VOLUNTEERS needed in Hoisdorf, in the district of Stormarn, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Nature, stillness and meditation – work and deepen your spirituality at our meditation center outside Hamburg. Our house is focused on providing an environment to meditate, go inwards and reconnect with nature. It is a place of stillness and peace, and perfectly suited for experienced meditators and other experienced spiritual practitioners who might also like to enjoy the natural surroundings. In the house, we are two permanent residents and offer a couple of private guestrooms. We are intense meditators and like to meditate for three to four hours, daily (morning and evening meditations). We expect from all volunteers coming to the house to focus on intensifying their inner connection – whatever that means for you: meditation, prayer, contemplation, deep bodywork, relaxation techniques, long walks in nature, dream work, certain kinds of reading… This is a good place to go on retreat and we expect volunteers to be experienced in this regard. You might be bored quickly if you do not have your own things that you want to work or focus on. We do not offer schooling or teaching. But the house provides support for your own efforts in a multitude of ways. Beginners in the spiritual quest or people unfamiliar with turning inwards will find other places more suitable for them. We are a small quiet place. We ask volunteers to leave after a few days if they are not making use of the purpose of the house (going inwards in some personal way, as described above). Benefits: a peaceful garden with pond, large meditation room, library, and a nature sanctuary for water birds is adjacent to the property, with a great view! Expected help hours: 25 hours/week for free accommodation and organic vegetarian food. Or: 15 hours/week for free accommodation only. In this case: Please bring your own food or share in the costs. Work hours start daily at 9.30 a.m. We are flexible to arrange the hours so that you can have days off for sightseeing and recreation. But we ask you to arrange your free days with us, as we do have days when we depend on helpers’ work. (Just for completeness: We cannot provide health or accident insurance for any kind of guests – that includes work and travel helpers). Accommodation in double-/triple-bed room (mixed gender), non-smoking inside, and no pets, please. Two cats also live in the house. But the guest rooms are kept free of all animals. Currently, we are mainly looking for one or two long-term helpers (six weeks or longer). We consider a two-week trial period best for both sides. We plan ahead for two months in advance, only. Please, in general, do not contact us earlier than two months prior to your proposed arrival date. Once we agree on you staying long-term you will receive a single room. Short-term stays are also possible if you prefer this. You would be of special help if you have expertise and skills in one of the following: housekeeping, repair jobs, maintenance or certain crafts – especially carpentry, and gardening (permaculture know-how especially appreciated). Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKER(S) WANTED. We are looking for an honest, dependable and stable person, or couple, or family to help us take care of our seven acre off-grid sustainable homestead on Papaya Farms Road in the Kapoho Area of Lower Puna, on the Big Island. Yes – we are very close to the great lava river (about a mile away) and we might have to evacuate at short notice. The situation was too much for the caretaker family who were here and they have left, but we still need to maintain the place and are seeking assistance. As a result of the current situation we are asking for less work from our new caretakers than we usually do. We just want to keep the place functioning and keep the jungle from growing over the place. On our seven acres, we have about five acres of which has been cleared of forest. We have a lot of fruit trees growing. We have vegetable gardens which are producing some great crops. We have two chicken coops which currently house 15 chickens. We have a pond stocked with Tilapia, and five sheep. The caretakers’ responsibilities are mainly in the following areas: Mowing, weed-whacking, weeding, mulching, composting; Some basic building maintenance; Keeping the fast-growing invasive species in check. The person(s) suitable for the position will: Be able to work with or without supervision. Be strong enough to handle a variety of power tools and to move heavy objects such as rocks and logs when needed. Be handy. Being able to fix tools and equipment is not required, but is a plus. Have good communication skills. Have at least one person available most of the time to deal with any and all of the different kind of situations which arise in off-the-grid living. Not smoke tobacco or marijuana. Appreciate the natural quiet of this area and will not wish to pollute it with noise. We live in a very quiet neighborhood where we greatly appreciate the sound of nature, and we would like our caretaker(s) to respect that. In return for the work as described, we offer the following accommodations: a 16 by 16 off-the-grid cabin with solar electricity, hot and cold running water, refrigerator, and flush toilet, outdoor shower, kitchen with two burner gas stove, outdoor area with picnic table and many other great features. The place is quiet, private and extremely beautiful. You really have to see it to appreciate it. Plus we are close to the ocean, a natural warm pond, and many other natural treasures. This is a work trade for accommodation only. We do not offer any money as part of the deal, although you will be provided some quantity of fruits and vegetables when there is enough to share. Please reply by email to [Contact info available to subscribers] with some information about you if you think you are a good fit for us. Mahalo!

LOOKING FOR RELIABLE CARETAKERS near Na’alehu in Ka’u. We have built a beautiful sanctuary in Ka`u and are looking for conscious, responsible, earth-loving people who would like to help maintain the gardens, and care for several animals beginning now through October 15th, 2018, and possibly longer. This is a substance-free land, located between Na`alehu and Ocean View. A longer stay is a definite possibility if it is a mutually beneficial exchange. Applicants must have a car. Kipukamaluhia is an ideal space for those who cherish elegant, voluntary simplicity, for whom self-inquiry, beauty, direct communication, mindfulness and integrity are important and for those who are nourished by and love to connect with and care for gardens, orchards, and animals. Kipukamaluhia is a unique healing sanctuary in the heart of Ka’u, on the Big Island of Hawai’i. People come throughout the year for personal and group retreats and we always need help in the gardens. Though off grid, we have solar-powered electricity and high speed internet. No Wi-Fi; just an Ethernet connection. We have a beautiful hand-carved Timor temple for meditation, a yoga room and an ancient forest behind the sanctuary for walking meditation and rejuvenation. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Mahalo

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS needed for a project in the south of Iceland, in a beautiful area surrounded by mountains and glaciers to the north and near the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Our host for this project is a farmer’s family on the south shore of Iceland close to the town of Vik, where the farmers cultivate carrots and keep cows. This is the seventh 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 environmental tasks, such as tree-planting and tree-cutting helping with the upkeep and the restoration of some farm buildings, helping cutting the grass used to feed the animals during the long winter months. We may also help repair environmental damages. Other possible tasks include turfing grass; cleaning tasks, such as clearing fields of rocks, fences and beautifying the area, like hand-picking garbage or collecting trash that has been blown by the wind. Those interested in farm activities, can help out taking care of the animals or the carrots cultivation. Participants are invited to the stalls, and can assist in milking the cows if interested or just tending to them in general. The work can be demanding and requires a good physical condition, but no previous experience is necessary. The working day normally runs from 09:00 – 17:00 with breaks for lunch and coffee; however, please be prepared for some flexibility due to the unforeseeable weather in Iceland. As it is outdoors work, volunteers shall be ready to adapt and be flexible with the working and free-time schedule, as depending on the weather, we may not be able to perform some of the tasks or activities planned. Volunteers might be asked to do other related tasks and some flexibility is required depending on the advance of the different tasks, weather conditions and current needs. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

CARETAKER NEEDED FOR A HORSE FARM in Troy, Idaho, in exchange for housing. The primary duty will be to check on animals and facilities for the manager who lives off the property. Included tasks are feeding chores on weekends and closing up each night. A retired person or couple who spend most of their time at home would be ideal. Duties are light but the ability to spot problems quickly is essential. We are far enough from the university city of Moscow to be secluded and peaceful but close enough to be convenient. Please email your past work history and employment references. A background check will be done. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more, and email [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 a salary based on experience. Please email some information about yourself, and at least three references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maine

LANDSCAPER WITH CARPENTRY SKILLS NEEDED in Falmouth. Duties include mowing the lawn and weed whacking, weeding by hand, and cleaning up debris outside. Also requires carpentry and skills for repairs and maintenance inside and outside of the home. Must be a skilled chainsaw operator, able to operate tractor and lawn equipment and be able to lift 50 pounds. Need to be energetic, dependable, flexible, hardworking and communicate well in English. Position is seasonal through November, part-time, five days a week. Pay is $20/hour. Background check will be performed and references checked. Qualified candidates only please send your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Maryland

NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR EMPLOYMENT on a magnificent historic waterfront farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This position would be for a caretaker whose duties would include grass cutting, gardening and moderate repairs. A housekeeper position might also be available. Must be an animal lover. Beautiful historic home, as well as a vehicle will be provided. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER WANTED for a mansion in Marion, Massachusetts, located one hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Providence RI. Landscaping, pool, dock, main house and guest house. The property itself is about 2.5 acres. We have cleaners for inside the houses but need someone to oversee, check daily in wintertime, do minor maintenance and bring in our specialized vendors as needed. Need a good person with high standards to start ASAP. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER (seasonal or year-round) is needed at the #1 rated boutique hotel on Cape Cod! This is an incredible opportunity for an Assistant Innkeeper at [Contact info available to subscribers], named by TripAdvisor in 2017 and 2018 as One of the 10 Most Romantic Hotels in the United States and in the Top 1% of All Hotels in the World. Currently being star evaluated by Forbes, and in the application process with Relais and Chateaux. 18 stunning rooms, chic wine bar, and fine dining restaurant also rated #1 on TripAdvisor. We are seeking someone who has a true passion for hospitality, shares our commitment to provide the finest guest service, and can help lead our team in the relentless pursuit of excellence. Previous experience within a luxury boutique Hotel/Inn, particularly with Relais and Chateaux and/or Forbes 4 or 5-star property, is preferred. Live near the beach in the quintessential New England seaside village of Chatham! Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

CARETAKERS WANTED to manage four Airbnb rentals in the beautiful UNESCO city of Guanajuato. Work part-time in exchange for a great rooftop apartment, with a monthly stipend, and no rent or utilities to pay. Spectacular views, and a huge outdoor space, with many steps to climb. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]. Minimum two month stay. Duties include check-ins, cleaning apartments, shopping, maintenance and emailing. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

ON SITE CARETAKER needed in Inver Grove Heights, in Dakota County. Experience preferred. Wage plus free two bedroom apartment provided. Duties include cleaning vacant apartments, cleaning common areas, delivering notices, touch up painting as needed, and work as part of a great team. Will be on-call every three to four weeks. Lawn care and shoveling (as a team) required. This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime as needed. Must live on site. Please fax resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Missouri

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Union, MO is currently searching for a Ranch Caretaker. Responsibilities in this role include: residing at the property and performing nightly closing duties, including feeding and watering animals when necessary; completing general grounds keeping and repair tasks for the location; performing light electrical, carpentry and mechanical work as needed. Provide all animals at [Contact info available to subscribers] with proper care and attention including adherence to established feeding, sanitation, and medical procedures. Interact with the public in a positive and courteous manner. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is approximately 40 hours per week including evening and weekend hours. Candidates must have a valid class E driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. If interested, please complete our online application at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

FACILITIES/OPERATIONS MANAGER needed in Missoula. A large learning retreat center and ranch on several thousand acres in Western Montana is seeking an experienced, skilled, personable, and capable Facilities and Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of facility operations for this extensive property. A professional with past experiences in ranch management, sustainable practices, business management, staff oversight, public relations, and leadership will thrive in this unique position. You will be a hands-on manager interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, professional, government and municipal contacts, and other community figures. Primary responsibilities will include: direct oversight of facility and ranch staff, vendors, and contractors; implementing policies and procedures as the property is built up; keep key executives and principals apprised on project progress; manage a wide range of projects, including construction builds, maintenance, restoration and sustainability initiatives, and other projects as needed; collaborate with other leaders and directors; serve as emergency contact and eyes-on-the-ground for the facility, grounds, structures, and staff; be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with neighboring and nearby organizations, executives at the business office, local residents, and other key partners. Key qualifications include: strong leadership ability; conscientious, respectful, open-minded, and collaborative; able to work well in a team-focused decision making environment; have past experience in ranch management, business management, public relationship, facilities maintenance, and/or staff leadership; be tolerant, understanding, and capable; be skilled in establishing, implementing, and building staff and facility procedures, plans, and processes. Top-market competitive compensation offered, plus an excellent benefits package, including health coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Accommodations provided at the retreat and all living expenses covered. For consideration, please apply. Qualified applicants will be contacted. We invite all interested professionals who are looking for a rewarding opportunity to consider this position. The start date is flexible; relocation assistance offered. We look forward to reviewing your application. Please apply [Contact info available to subscribers] (Please fill out one application per person.)

FULL TIME PROPERTY MANAGER COUPLE NEEDED for a 160 acre property north of Babb, MT, located approximately five miles from the Canadian border and 12 miles from Glacier National Park. There are four residences (the caretaker house and three vacation rentals), a bunkhouse and a shower house (vacation rental) and outbuildings including a newer 30X30 shop, an alpaca pole barn, and an older 4-stall barn. All are in good shape, needing general maintenance and repairs occasionally. The outbuildings need some painting and repairs. The fences are up but need maintenance and some replacement. There is also a lakeshore cabin 12 miles from the ranch that needs interior work. Equipment includes three ATV’s, a new Kubota tractor with loader attachment, box blade and brush hog, and a pickup for Ranch use. The equipment would require regular maintenance and upkeep. There are seven alpaca and a llama. The alpacas are sheared annually by a professional shearer and their fiber processed. The Llama is sheared every other year. The property consists of hayfields, a fenced horse pasture with water, and native grass grazing. There are areas of dense aspen. Most of the property is left wild to encourage wildlife, as it is part of a wildlife migration corridor between Glacier Park and the Sweet Grass Hills. The views are amazing. All in all, it is a beautiful piece of property, with lots of potential. I work remote on a rotating schedule and do not have the time or skills to do the work needed. In addition to property repair/maintenance, the caretaker would be responsible for managing the vacation rentals which would include handling all reservations and correspondence, greeting and working with guests to ensure a pleasant stay, and providing housekeeping. A two night minimum is required, and most guests stay three to four nights, so it isn’t a nightly turnover like a motel. You can check the website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for details on the vacation rentals, and reviews from previous guests. I am looking for a couple who is self-sufficient in living/working in a remote situation and has a positive attitude. Please be aware there are long hours in the summer months. Property skills needed are basic ranch skills including equipment operation and maintenance, building maintenance and repair, barb-wire fencing and land management including noxious weed management, animal care, and the ability to relate to ranch guests. Skills needed to manage the vacation rentals include guest services/hospitality experience, strong administrative skills and background, strong organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills. Flowers and gardening skills, and social media skills are a big plus. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates must be drug free and pass a background check. A passport is needed if planning to go into Canada. All homes are smoke-free, and pets are acceptable if not disruptive to the ranch guests. A two bedroom house would be provided and a pasture if you have a horse or two. The house is all electric and I pay up to $120/month for the electrical bill. A new well system was installed (it is good water), and I pay for garbage hauling. Satellite TV is available but not provided. The caretaker residence is a comfortable frame house, all appliances including a washer/dryer, hardwood floors, and full basement for storing supplies, great views, approximately 1,040 sq. ft. each level. There is a wood stove installed to keep the heating bill down in the winter. I provide a cell phone and laptop with internet for ranch business use and recordkeeping. I would like to get feeder steers for beef and would provide the caretaker one-quarter beef/year, and add chickens for fresh eggs. The property could be as self-sufficient as a person would want. The position is available September 1, 2018. If you are interested, please forward a resume, references and a recent photo to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please. Please include what salary/compensation you would expect. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Property Caretaker Profile

From Italy to Hawaii Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: Sabina: yoga, mindful meditation, volunteering at the local shelters, flower arrangement, reading, hiking, kayaking and, of course, cooking, especially baking. Vittorio: he has been practicing Japanese martial arts for 20 years Quote: Be the person your dog thinks you are.

Sabina and Vittorio Santella

We are Sabina and Vittorio Santella, a couple originally from Italy. Eighteen years ago, young and deeply in love, we moved to the USA in search of adventure; ready to expand our horizons! We are now 39 and 50 years old, respectively. The desire to work together drove us to found S & V Services, providing property management for high end estates on the island of Maui. While providing management of a property, we met a family from Alaska, who were on Maui vacationing. At the end of their stay, they offered us a job in Alaska working for them. Our sense of adventure along with the instant connection felt to this family drove us to say yes. We believed this to be a short-term employment opportunity, but not only were we captivated by the raw beauty and majesty of the open wilderness, but also found ourselves working for a family that we shared a sense of mutual respect and gratitude with. We loved them and they us. When our duties ended, after two years, which had included: Caring for the interiors of private airplanes, providing services at remote lodges, and all the more usual caretaking functions, we returned to Maui. With the money we had now saved, we purchased and renovated two houses and sold them for a modest profit. This adventure was more valuable as a learning experience, than as a profit-making venture. One evening, while reviewing The Caretaker Gazette online, we came across an ad for an experienced couple needed for a live-in caretaking position on a new property of 15,000 square feet still under construction in Maui, Hawaii. I immediately called the number listed in the ad and left a message saying I was very interested in applying for the position. We got a phone call back after a week from one of the owner’s representatives living on the island. The phone conversation was very brief, basically he asked us only to send a resume, current photos and a list of references, saying he would get back to us in case we were selected for the job interview. I rushed to send all the necessary information that was asked for, and prayed to hear back from them. A few weeks passed and to my surprise we received an email message notifying us that we got selected to sit for a preliminary face-to-face caretaker job interview. I was over the moon! We met at the representative’s office in Hawaii and talked for about two hours, discussing our previous working experiences, our character, and what expectations we had in applying for this caretaker job and vice versa. He explained in a general view the job requirements and the duties expected from us. We left the meeting feeling confident and happy for having had this opportunity and to have made it that far at least. He said that they had interviewed more than 20 candidates and we were the top runners. Another week passed and this time we were contacted by phone by the owner of the property, and he invited us to have a second interview with him and his wife at the property. The meeting was not that long, we were shown the house and discussed a little bit in more detail about the requirements and the expectations they had for us for this position. First and foremost, they were looking for a couple with a sense of responsibility and integrity. They were quite impressed by our references and work history. Something that they were very adamant about was the importance for us to care for their two golden retrievers, almost more than the house itself. From the moment we saw the ad to the moment we shook hands and agreed to our duties and salary it took a good month. They made all the background checks and talked with all of the references we provided. Initially we were given a two month trial period where they would see if we were a good match for them and also if it was something we were capable of and could commit to. For the last 14 years we have cared for this incredible estate on Maui. We have felt blessed to have had such an opportunity. The house was still under construction when we arrived so one of the requirements was for us to move in and be flexible to work and live in a construction zone, with lots of workers and contractors around every day until it was completed. That required us to supervise the job and write a punch list to give to the contractors to address. The owners would typically spend four to six months on the property during the winter months. Each day, the lady would phone us when they had finished eating breakfast and walking the dogs and we would meet with them in the kitchen and plan the day ahead. Topics would be: people coming to visit, errand runs for that day – post office, grocery shopping, dry cleaning, scheduling the personal trainer or masseuse, washing the cars and filling them with fuel, and most importantly, planning the dinner meal.

The Maui estate where Sabina and Vittorio worked for 14 years

Sabina and Vittorio sitting in front of the Maui estate

We would spend the morning cleaning the kitchen, cleaning the owners living quarters, doing laundry and ironing, and all the housekeeping work required. In the afternoon, we would spend time in our office, responding to email, contacting people if some last minute repair was needed, paying bills, and doing errands. The holiday seasons were busier as all the extended family would come to visit. We made daily trips to the airport during the days before Christmas, so there was a full house, with lots of laundry, cooking and baking, and a big Christmas dinner for about 30 people that required a lot of planning and shopping. All the decorations had to be put up and a big Christmas tree in the main house required days of decorating. The house got quite festive, full of people and children, definitely my favorite time of the year, even if it was a lot of work, it was definitely worth it and we were always invited to celebrate it with them. During the summer months, when the owners were away, most of the major maintenance projects took place. Once again, the house transformed into a construction zone. Every day, we scheduled meetings with vendors, cleaned the house, including the windows, washed and polished all the silverware, checked that everything was in proper working order, and cared for the dogs. For five years, until the estate was put up for sale, at the request of the owners we ran a very successful and interesting side business where over 100 weddings were held on the estate. We learned a lot from this business, meeting the couples and taking them on a tour of the property, handling all the paperwork, bookkeeping, creating contracts, collecting deposits and payments, coordinating with caterers, florists, etc., and supervising to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding. I truly loved seeing all the creative ways that the vendors made floral arrangements, food preparation, and decorating. We had a few major projects, all due to weather wear, and especially because, being made mostly with expensive and exotic wood, being so close to the ocean and the hot sun. Sanding and coating all the wood railings and windows, garage doors and gate was a project done twice a year. The outdoor furniture were all teak and needed sanding and coating every year. We had to remove and replace all the wood around the pool four times. The pool house deck floor was also made of teak and the constant exposure to the tropical weather caused major cracks that led to rain leaking in the downstairs living area, starting a renovation project that lasted eight months. The landscape required a lot of attention as well. We replaced the entire irrigation system. Due to a severe storm, big trees fell down damaging a side of the fence and pulling out part of the irrigation system, another major project for repair. A big sea swell washed all the way to the driveway damaging the wooden gate, which we had to replace. Paradise sometimes can be hell, when Mother Nature unleashes her power, and we had severe storms that left the house bruised at times. The secret in taking care of this high end property and succeeding is to truly care for it like it is your own. Although it can be challenging at times, the rewards when everything works well and seeing the smiles and appreciation of the owners, makes it all worthwhile. Our suggestion for anybody thinking of doing this job, is to really learn to think outside the box, be ready to dedicate your time and effort to the end result. And never give up, even when something seems impossible to accomplish, we learned that there is always a way. Also it’s easy to find vendors who want to exploit the situation by overcharging for a project just because they assume that the owner has a lot of money. Do your research, ask around for the best possible help, because when sometimes you can do a project and need someone to hire, it’s where even more extra dedication, caution and effort is required. The Caretaker Gazette is an excellent way to find your dream job, that’s where it started for us, we highly recommend subscribing to it, because you never know where it can lead you. Have faith, believe that there is someone out there who needs someone just like you, and again faith, knowledge, experience and humility are good ingredients to pave the way to care for and live in someone’s beautiful home in a paradise somewhere on this beautiful planet. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dunn, for publishing such a helpful newsletter. You are the best! After fourteen years, this great adventure is unfortunately coming to an end due to the fact that the Maui property has been sold. So free again, we desire to travel and also offer our experience and expertise to others. We offer to any prospective employer our loyalty, honesty, experience and work ethic. We will care for your home and property with great care and respect. If you have animals that need care and love, for us that is a bonus! We are conscientious, competent, trustworthy and quick to assume necessary responsibilities without specific instructions. We are also tactful, discreet and possess common sense, intelligence, good health and a sense of humor.

15,000 sq. ft. home they have been caretaking in Maui

Nevada

LAND CARETAKER needed in Winnemucca (Humboldt County, Nevada). Looking for a survivalist mentality person or couple. Do you love nature and seclusion? We need a caretaker for our several hundred acres of arid Northern Nevada grasslands, where we will slowly be planting trees, making a forest out of a desert. The days are hot, nights cool, and there are no mosquitoes. Work only takes a couple of hours a day. Work when it is cool, rest when it’s hot. The caretaker will stay on our property (in a motorhome), care for chickens, three cows, and (optional) dog, and later other animals (possibly alpaca and emu). Work will include: 1. Pulling up shrubs, tossing in a wood chipper and using the chipped wood to make roads (for water trucks) on the property 2. Planting trees (probably November and June) 3. Watering and caring for trees (first two to three years after planting) 4. Helping to build fences (sometimes alone) 5. Check on animal water (they eat grass in areas where the trees do not grow) 6. Weekly communication (with photos and videos) with the owners.

Compensation will be $10 – $15 an hour, free rent in the motorhome, and free land use (10+ acres) for the caretaker. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

LONG-TERM CARETAKER/DOG-SITTING single or couple wanted, starting in June. A 1826 historic homestead in southwestern New Hampshire needs a dependable non-smoking person or couple to provide care for this second home and two large but gentle adult dogs (St. Bernard mix and Newfoundland) while the owners are away during the work weeks. The four bedroom/three bathroom house has a newly renovated kitchen-family room with a woodstove on 53 acres. Located in a quiet country setting with a post and beam barn, miles of stone walls, orchards, pond, streams, mature gardens, 200 tap sugarbush, forest trails, 20 honeybee hives, fields and woodlands. Duties include caring for the dogs, keeping the house clean, small home maintenance projects and gardening. It is expected that these duties will take ten to fifteen hours per week. You will be provided housing, internet access and a small stipend. Your accommodations include a private bedroom and access to a full bath within the house that would be shared when guests of the owners are at the house (four to six weekends per year). The caretaker shall have one weekend off each month and two weeks’ vacation annually. The owners plan to be at the home about 10 to 15 days per month. Minimum qualifications: One year commitment starting in late May to June. Applicants will need to have references, High School diploma or equivalent, able to communicate well in English, caretaker experience, basic maintenance and gardening skills. Must pass a background check. This job is perfect for a single person or a couple looking to live cost-free in a quiet, small town setting. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, photographers, and writers. The job is very flexible, with no set hours with the exception of keeping a regular schedule for the dogs. We are located in western Sullivan County, NH, one mile away from the covered bridge across the Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire from the Vermont town of Windsor. We are within 30 minutes from the cosmopolitan towns of Hanover, New Hampshire (home of Dartmouth College) and Woodstock, Vermont and 2.5 hours from Boston. X-Country ski/snowshoe/hiking trails are in abundance on the property and nearby. Gas and a grocery chain store are within five minutes, box store shopping areas are within 20 minutes. A car and valid driver’s license will be necessary in order for you to run errands. Ability to work unsupervised and have aptitude/experience on small home maintenance projects is greatly preferred. Please send your resume and cover email describing your interests to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include NH Caretakers in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes. Thanks.

New Jersey

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A house sitter for the month of September for our home in Jersey City, NJ. This will just be an exchange of your house sitting service for the living space in our home no pay involved. You should be comfortable with city living. Our home is in a quiet urban neighborhood and has a small garden which will need some watering if we get into a dry spell. We are close to shops, restaurants and other stores. The house sitter’s primary responsibility will be to look after our home and care for our two dogs while we are away. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are available and please provide checkable references.

New Mexico

CARETAKERS NEEDED for land-sitting in Deming. Free rent offered in exchange for living there and keeping a safe eye on everything. We just bought a few acres of land off Highway 10 in Deming, New Mexico between mile marker 90 and 91 on the Freeway side going west. If you have an RV or travel trailer or other moveable housing, this is perfect for your living arrangement. I’d like to get a team of regular caretakers who can live on the land to just keep an eye on things that are being stored there as far as construction supplies and more. We are in the process of putting in the septic tanks and getting some sort of potable water storage too, so for now we’ll have to use two Portsheds for the bathrooms until the septic tanks are in. Will have a water station for portable wash sinks. Electricity for now is a generator until they issue the service meter. This is available in less than a week. I am looking for two or four people with different time schedules so there’s always someone there on the property. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

COOKS WANTED – FREE HOUSING available on the beach! [Contact info available to subscribers] restaurants. A pair of new restaurants on Fire Island National Seashore, NY, in Watch Hill and Sailors Haven is seeking a Sous Chef, Short Order/Line Cooks, and Prep Cooks. Free employee housing behind the dunes of the ocean beach in a national park setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to work hard, learn, save money, and spend the summer and fall on Fire Island. Family meal included! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER/PROPERTY MANAGER needed for our estate in Millbrook, NY. Urgently needed! We are searching for a couple for caretaking, property management, driving, and housecleaning. We are looking for a non-smoking mature couple with no children for our home and 86 acres. Must be a good driver. A cottage home with utilities will be provided, along with compensation. References required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for an interview.

CARETAKER NEEDED. It is that time of year. We have staff who must depart. We have the following positions available immediately for short-term positions (6 – 12 weeks) or potentially year round. Housing provided plus salary plus bonus. We also need a Front Office Assistant Manager – the ideal candidate would have some hotel experience (or education) with online reservation systems. Recent graduates are fine. However, someone who is computer savvy and a quick learner would be considered. One must be willing to work many Friday and Saturday days/evenings during the high season. We would like to have someone who could work until October 15, 2018 or so. However, we would also consider someone for a shorter time period. And, we would also consider someone for a year round position! For the year round position we would prefer someone who is willing to live on premises five to seven nights per week, with four to six weeks vacation a possibility. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to familiarize yourself with our businesses, then if you are still interested, please apply in confidence to [Contact info available to subscribers] and please include your resume, references, salary history and requirements, and the dates you are available.

New Zealand

AN ORGANIC FARM in Clinton, in South Otago, needs help. No experience necessary. Are you keen on working and enjoy life when the work is done? If so, [Contact info available to subscribers] might be the place you are looking for! We are a certified organic farm located in Clinton between Dunedin and Invercargill (one hour each way). It is also close to the Catlins, in the southern part of the South Island. We grow a wide range of vegetables and herbs for the Dunedin Farmers Market and organic shops. Animals include a few cows, chickens, three cats and one dog. We expect four hours of good work in exchange for food and accommodation. We prefer having easy-going people around who are keen on learning a bit and also enjoy working. The farm also needs people to be able to look after themselves, such as cooking your own meals, etc. There is usually a lot of other people around to share conversations, meals and spare time with. Food will be supplied for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation is in either the worker’s headquarters, a caravan, or a choice of two house trucks. We harvest all year around, so be aware that winter might be colder down south. There is no paid work on the farm in general. Now and then, it could be that there is the odd job where you might be able to get paid for, but it’s not happening a lot. Please only apply for this offer when you are already in New Zealand with a work visa or at least able to get one on your own, since we are not able to help with visa issues. Looking forward to hear from you via email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

North Dakota

LIVE-IN MOTEL MANAGER/CARETAKER wanted. Can be a couple or single person. No experience necessary. A good salary, and free accommodation provided. Senior citizens welcome. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. For details please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Ohio

[Contact info available to subscribers], an award-winning 21 room country Inn, is searching for an Innkeeper or Innkeeping couple for a long-term, live-in position. Candidates must be able to effectively supervise staff, as well as personally participate in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Inn. Prior hospitality and supervisory experience is preferred. Compensation includes salary and incentive bonus program. This is not a short-term Inn-sitting position, the owners are looking for someone to join the team for the long-term. Please submit your resume and salary requirements by emailing them to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

CARETAKER NEEDED. Just a little about us. We specialize in team roping. Our main facility which we call home is in Oklahoma. We recently purchased a facility in New River, Arizona, just north of Phoenix. We will be in Arizona from December through the end of March and Oklahoma for the rest of the time. We are looking for someone to do regular chores: feed, water and muck stalls, take care of livestock, mow, weed-eat and whatever else your ability allows. We want someone who is honest with a good work ethic. Someone who can work alone or with others. Housing is only for an individual or couple, as there is not enough room for a family. You would work on both the Oklahoma and Arizona ranch. Salary is based upon experience. Housing is included with utilities, internet, Netflix, washer and dryer. We take good care of our employees and expect the same of you. If you’re interested, please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

FACILITIES ASSISTANT POSITION available at the [Contact info available to subscribers], Oregon. The work year is seasonal: August – November, with the possibility for continued winter work. Compensation will be $10/hour, plus housing, utilities, and partial board. The Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining and improving the facilities at Jawbone Flats alongside the Facilities Manager. Jawbone Flats was a mining town and is the current site of operations for our education programs, in the heart of the Opal Creek Wilderness. This is a residential position, and the Facilities Assistant lives on site in housing provided by the organization. Please send a resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] For more details, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] Position is open until filled.

FREE CABIN EXCHANGE AVAILABLE on my 30 acre farm in the coastal community of Seal Rock, in Lincoln County, in exchange for work (no pay). I’m seeking a long-term, farm caretaker/builder to tackle some projects in exchange for free rent. A small forest cabin (12 x 20) will be provided to a single caretaker, or a couple. A semi-retired or retired builder would be welcome. Will need to be able to mow, weed whack, and do wooden projects and repairs (with and without help). Would like the caretaker to do some roof work, both old and new, put on some siding, and gate repairs, plus all around handy farm work. Some knowledge of water systems and plumbing, would be a plus. Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license, with your own truck or car and be a non-smoker/drinker. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and tell me about your craft and yourself. Thanks.

CARETAKERS NEEDED. Couple preferred for a remote, off-grid, historic resort site at 1,800′ in Oregon. No pay. Nice cabin and some organic food provided; also has greenhouse, blueberries and perks. You will do light maintenance, landscape, and water systems. Winter happens. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED A COUPLE to do housekeeping and property maintenance at an Oregon Motel close to Crater Lake National Park. We offer accommodation in a trailer, one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and small living room plus 40 hours of work each week (six days/six hours per day, $10.00/hour – can’t take a day off together), utilities free. This position is open now to November 15. You must have a valid Driver’s License, be able to lift up to 40 pounds alone, be able to fix guest rooms in 20 minutes, pass a drug test, and no alcohol abuse. No children or pets, and no one else will be allowed to sleep at the property. Please provide two previous references doing caretaker or hospitality work. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. I am looking for a caretaker to assist around the farm for the summer. Will need to do some light work, mow the lawn, and help feed some animals. You must have your own trailer/camper to stay in. I can provide a clean, nice place to park your trailer/camper with power and water provided. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

B&B MANAGERS NEEDED. I recently purchased and renovated a beautiful, historic 3,500 sq. ft. Chapel, complete with a Rectory containing seven bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths as well as a five bedroom, two bath Convent. West Grove Chapel is located in the quiet village of West Grove, PA. Located in historic Chester County, Wyeth country near Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Battlefield, Valley Forge, etc. My intent is to offer the Chapel as an event venue and the Rectory and Convent as a B&B. Everything is in place! I need someone to market and manage it. If you’re interested, please text or call [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks!

Portugal

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE to help us with a new project (couples are welcome). We need workers who can help us and stay for a month or more. We have a guest house located in Aljezur, on the southwest coast of Portugal. Aljezur is a small town with incredible beaches. The surf pumps all year round and there are several trekking routes nearby, part of the famous Rota Vicentina. We currently need help in painting, gardening work, and cleaning. We offer free accommodation and use of the kitchen in exchange for 24 hours of work per week – which could be in any of the above plus any extra chores that come up. We are pretty laid back and flexible, but pretty serious about the work as well. Not to worry – we make it fun. So if you have some experience with any of the above and would like to be part of our team, in this beautiful region, we have been looking for you! To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Carolina

CARETAKER NEEDED at my goat farm. I am looking for a single person or couple to live as the caretaker of a small hobby goat farm in Rock Hill, SC, approximately 40 minutes south of Charlotte, NC. I am offering a home in lieu of a salary. Duties include light groundskeeping, feeding the animals, housecleaning, and some cooking. The work is part-time, 10 to 20 hours a week mostly on the weekends. I request a valid driver’s license and no criminal offenses. Professional reference are needed and a background check will be done. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in Kings Creek, SC. I have property in a quiet location, near Blacksburg, SC. The caretaker will need to provide access to the property for authorized users, and take care of the dogs. A semi-furnished one bedroom apartment in an old office building will be provided. You can live rent free, but you must pay for your electricity usage. References and deposit required. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Switzerland

AN EXPERIENCED AND HIGHLY SKILLED Filipino or Portuguese-speaking domestic couple is sought by a return client in Switzerland. This position is to take care of the part-time residence throughout the year. The family are in residence around three months a year, but require a trustworthy and self-sufficient couple to manage the household. One half will be taking care of the cooking with fresh family meals, shopping and running errands. All housekeeping will also be required, no bedrooms cleaning required, just entertainment rooms. The other half will be acting as a handyman and taking care of maintenance. Both will be acting as security also making sure the home is secured. There is a laundress already employed. The couple will need to be dog friendly as the principals have a Labrador and will need to be taken on walks. Accommodation is provided as a large bedroom and own bathroom on a separate floor of the house, there will be use of a kitchen too. Working five days a week with two days off, some weekends will be required especially when the family are in residence. One driver is needed and the couple must speak either Filipino or Portuguese. This position is to commence in August or September. Salary is negotiable from �900+ per week net. Please apply with your resume and references mailed to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

LIVE-IN PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Tellico Plains, TN. Now hiring for a property caretaker 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. The successful candidate will also be responsible for light maintenance, housekeeping, grounds-keeping and guest services. Lodging is provided, as well as a weekly salary. This is an ideal position for someone with good management skills. No pets are permitted, and reliable transportation is required. For additional information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] This position is available immediately.

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an on-site resident property management team for one of their Memphis, TN properties. We are looking for a two person on-site resident property management team. The team must not only be able to work together but also be able to live together in the apartment provided as part of the benefits package. Must be customer focused, technically savvy, career minded and dependable. Previous experience not required. We’ll provide you with the skills and training to be successful. Our outstanding benefits package includes a competitive salary, company-sponsored 401K retirement savings plan, employee health insurance, cafeteria (section 125) plan, holidays and vacation pay, bonus pay, five day work week, and an apartment with utilities provided. Please submit your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for our East Texas property. A mature couple or gentleman, non-smokers, are needed to manage and maintain a (1) house, (2) apartment, and (3) a commercial building for an absentee owner. Some experience is required in trade skills and lawn care. Compensation is a rent-free furnished apartment, subsidized utilities, and the potential to own the property. This is part-time work for a long-term commitment. The property is located in a small, historic town, near three large lakes and part of an established neighborhood. All the structures are well maintained situated on a beautifully manicured lawn. Please submit your resume, including your contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers] References will be requested and checked.

COUPLE NEEDED FOR A HUNTING RANCH/LODGE near Eagle Pass, TX. Full-time couple needed for caretakers of a winter hunting and year-round cattle ranch located outside of Eagle Pass. 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 supply runs (paid mileage). Includes a 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. Compensation will start at $9.00 – $12.00, or more, depending on your experience level. To apply for this position, please call or text [Contact info available to subscribers].

FULL-TIME, ONGOING CAMPUS CARETAKER needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] in Irving, Dallas County. Founded in 1975, [Contact info available to subscribers] is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. The assistance dogs we breed, raise and train aren’t just the ears, hands and legs of their human partners. They’re also goodwill ambassadors and often, their best friends. They open up new opportunities and new possibilities, and spread incredible joy. We unite people with dogs in a powerful program that leads to greater independence and confidence. Under the general supervisor of the Program Manager the caretaker is responsible for the support and resource for program participants during their stay in the dormitories for team training. This position also provides general maintenance to the dormitory and campus grounds and performs regular campus security checks. This position will also support program staff with transportation, data entry and general administration. The caretaker is required to live in the campus dormitory as a condition of employment for the convenience of the employer to support guests and respond to guest needs, perform security functions, and handle emergencies outside of normal business hours. Work on weekends and holidays required. The employee will normally be scheduled to work 40 hours per week during normal business hours (8am – 5pm). An average of eight hours/week after hours and overtime can be expected. Security duties will be performed nightly after 6:30pm. In addition, the employee is expected to be available to respond to emergencies and requests from dormitory guests outside normal business hours. The employee will be compensated for time worked outside the employee’s regularly scheduled hours. The employee will not be paid for “on-call” time. To apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LODGE MANAGER NEEDED in Henderson County, Texas. As the Lodge Manager on this Athens, Texas ranch, you will responsible for the oversite, maintenance and upkeep of the Lodge and grounds. The duties to be completed and overseen by you include, but will not be limited to, caring for the family’s 20,000 square foot main lodge, four guest houses and several employee houses, day-to-day management of the landscape crew, cleaning crew, handy man, orchard worker and general contractors, cleaning and maintenance of an 80,000 gallon pool, responsible for the ranch chicken coop and orchard (fruits and berries), assist the ranch manager with paperwork, including payroll and accounting, grocery shopping, driving to and from Dallas and Tyler for special trips if items can’t be secured from Athens, making online purchases per owners requests, coordinating with family’s personal chef, baby sitters and nanny staff, planning and setting up for holidays, business meetings, parties, etc. Will need to answer texts, emails, some phone calls periodically on weekends. Prerequisites: prefer someone with a four-year degree, prefer someone to be bilingual in Spanish and English, hotel management, estate management or previous ranch or plantation house management skills required. Candidates must be highly organized and be proficient on a computer, scanner, printer, Microsoft office and able to develop Excel spreadsheets. Must pass a highly detailed personal background check. The family is very private and expects proper discretion, etc. Salary will be $45,000 – $65,000 based on experience. Medical benefits are being worked up right now but are not being offered until a probationary period is satisfied. A work vehicle and room and board provided. Housing available on site with a five acre yard, with utilities included. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers] with Athens as the subject line. Thank you!

A PRIVATE FISHING CLUB founded in 1935 in beautiful East Texas is looking for a responsible, friendly couple to function as property managers of the lake, brood ponds, club house, outbuildings, docks, piers and grounds situated in 400+ acres of trees, water and tranquility. The position is live-in and offers a salary, house and utilities. Duties include the maintenance of buildings, property and machinery, mowing, cleaning, cooking/meal service for 4-20 people three or four days per week, domestic tasks and landscaping. Applicants must pass a thorough background check and interviews before being hired. Please email a copy of both resumes with references for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

CARETAKER WANTED in Kanab, UT. I’m offering a private apartment and utilities with washer and dryer in exchange for groundskeeping and light repair. Must be a quiet person, experienced, drug and alcohol free, nonsmoker, keep your agreements, be accountable and be able to communicate. Preferably you do this for a living as a property caretaker. No pets. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Vermont

SEEKING CO-MANAGERS for a Holistic Eco-Retreat Center, Organic Farm, and Conscious Community in Vermont. This is a year-round residential position co-managing a stunning, secluded, 120 acre organic homestead and retreat center, with ponds, gardens, trails, woods, fields, and hills. Vegetarian, spiritually oriented community of three to six residents focused on personal growth, meditation, and conscious communication. Requires integrity, self-discipline, clean living, commitment to self-awareness and health – plus skills in business management, digital marketing, homesteading, building maintenance, housekeeping, cooking, retreat hosting, directing interns, and community living. Includes private cabin, food, utilities, internet, $500-$1,000/month starting, plus a long-term opportunity for profit sharing and business co-ownership. Couples welcome. Cannot accommodate children, dogs, pot smoking, debt, or addictions. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for an 1850’s central Vermont farm house on five acres. One bedroom. Animals welcome, dogs, horse, goat, sheep, etc. Caretaker needed in the Winter: November 2018 through May 2019. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers].

Virginia

INNKEEPER WANTED. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated person to manage our 22 room Inn located in an 1850 mansion in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia near the historic, college town of Lexington. We offer a basic salary plus a percentage of gross income. A room in the Inn is also included. Applicants must be able to accomplish all aspects of making reservations, checking guests in, cooking breakfast and payroll management (this latter skill can be taught by the current Innkeeper). Please contact the owner, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKER NEEDED in Day Creek, WA. We are looking for a couple with their own RV (we have full hookups available) to live on our farm, who have some social skills and preferably computer skills. There is some work for pay and balance is a trade. All to be discussed and negotiated. You can go to [Contact info available to subscribers] and see our farm. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Whatcom County, within 20 miles of Bellingham. We are looking for an individual who can do the following: care for and protect the property year-round, clean out gutters, leaf-blowing, prune, remove fallen tree limbs, occasional lawn mowing, landscape repairs, weeding, fertilizing, pressure washing, and miscellaneous handyman chores as needed. The daily tasks on average amount to two to three hours per day, less in winter. The ideal candidate is skilled in a multitude of trades, is local with verifiable references, who is mature personally and professionally, and trustworthy. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes housing. To apply, please email your resume and references to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include Whatcom County Caretaker in the Subject Line for forwarding purposes. Thanks.

PROPERTY CARETAKER NEEDED (couple preferred) for a private family club on 700 acres of land in the scenic Columbia Gorge in Washington. The club operates on a large piece of land with a limited number of cabins. The caretaker is responsible for making sure the property is in great shape. During the summer, this consists of ensuring the gates, fences, dock and roads are properly functioning and maintained. In the winter, it consists of keeping the roads clear for travel, securing the property from trespassers, checking cabins for winter damage and maintaining clubhouse facilities. Skills needed: + Good interpersonal skills + Ability to operate a variety of equipment, get around the property in boats and on trails, operate power and landscape tools, do basic carpentry and remodeling, lift, move, push and pull in excess of 80 lbs., handle outdoor temperatures and work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, weekends and holidays. + Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, texts) + Ability to work independently with little supervision + Ability to organize and manage time and projects Requirements: + Background check upon offer + Drug screen upon offer This is a full-time job that includes a salary of $30,500, with health insurance available, and housing and all utilities paid. Please email your resume or detailed letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A SINGLE PERSON to be an Assistant Innkeeper to manage an 18 room lodge at Ashford, WA. This is a live-in position. The ideal candidate has hotel experience, excellent guest service and communication skills, enjoys guest interaction and hospitality, 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 cooking breakfast, housekeeping for guest and property oversight answering phones and interacting with guests and employees. We value both teamwork and individuality and as such the contributions of our staff matter. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

NEED A FULL-TIME, RESIDENT CARETAKER for a northwestern Wisconsin trout stream retreat on 1,650 forested acres. Used as a weekend retreat by the owners since the 1920’s. Salary plus free on-site housing provided. Building, grounds, machine, trail, road, fence and owners’ cabins maintenance work. Four owners’ cabins and ten outbuildings. The owner will train the caretaker in the operation of a simple on-site fish hatchery. The caretaker should be mechanically inclined, physically fit, and capable of operating skid steer, ATV, snowmobile, snow plow, chain saw, etc. This is a great opportunity for an outdoors oriented person. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE RENT PROVIDED in exchange for property caretaking in Milwaukee. With over twenty years of experience in the rental real estate industry, we at Karademas Management are committed to providing residents with not just a place to live but rather a place to call home. We are an owner-operated company that is dedicated to offering well-maintained, high-quality residential communities operated by skilled management and maintenance staff. With multiple locations in both Wisconsin and Illinois, we have properties to suit every need and lifestyle. Karademas Management is seeking at Boulevard Apartments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin a pleasant and professional property caretaker. This position offers a rent free studio apartment in exchange for caretaking duties after hours. This position works well with any existing full or part-time career. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities: Respond to and handle all after hours emergency calls and tenant lockouts Monitor parking and check for illegally parked vehicles Mow all assigned areas including trimming bushes and small trees Pick up and dispose of trash around the property daily Pet waste station is to be checked, disposed of, and replenished of waste bags as needed Remove snow by hand or with snow blower and salt all sidewalks and ramps Light emergency maintenance We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

Wyoming

INTERESTED in spending August – September (or September only) on a non-working ranch by Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains near Sheridan? This is an opportunity for someone – writer, graduate student, retiree, or couple – to have use of a beautifully situated, recently restored vintage ranch house (kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, two porches, Wi-Fi) in exchange for 20 hours of help per week (at $10 per hour) doing mainly gardening/errands. Small rental fee ($75 per month) asked. Smart phone recommended. Must have insured, 4-wheel drive vehicle for rutted roads. No pets, children, smoking, or drugs. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] stating your background and preferred dates. Personal/phone interviews and references required.

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In search of a long-term position as house sitter/pet sitter/caretaker for part-time work in the Phoenix/Mesa vicinity. Will accept work for as little as one month. Prefer use of a car plus small stipend per week minimum of $200 depending on care situation/expected duties, negotiable. Experience with animals on a ranch in Montana, house and pet sitting, and elder care. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature couple seeking caretaking/security position in Sequim, Washington and/or surrounding coastal area for winter and spring 2018-19. We have our own 5th wheel and truck. FHU and stipend requested but not mandatory. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] We are stewards of the land and sea and will take great care of your property while you go south for the winter!

Highly experienced couple available for hire. We have been married for 20 years and worked in the property management and caretaking field for 18 years. We have collaborated in a wide range of both professional and personal services. Her experience includes: personal assistant, household organization, staff hiring and supervision, scheduling and timelines, catering and menu planning and also enjoys gardening. His are: general contracting, property maintenance and upkeep, remodeling and construction, vendor management, high end carpentry and finish work, boat captain, vessel maintenance and repair. It is hard to imagine a situation we have not troubleshot. We are indeed a dynamic duo as well as a hardworking, discreet, salt of the earth, sporty couple (who love tennis). We are interested in an intriguing opportunity, living either on or off property, year round or seasonal. In a perfect world, we would like a dual property position, living half a year at each location. We currently reside in southern California and Montana and we are open to new and interesting locations, international as well. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Evergreen, Colorado! Are you looking for a live-in reliable caretaker for your property? I can provide security, light house/landscaping and animal care needs! I’m a non-smoker, no drugs, with a clean background. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter/Caretaker/Animal Lover: Professional-Honest person with outstanding people skills. Certified Estate Property Manager seeking a house sitting/Caretaker/Pet Sitting (long or short term position) in Washington, DC and/or New York City commencing in the fall of 2018. I resided in Washington, DC (Georgetown) for 15 years and love the city life. I am very neat and meticulous. I’m single and a non-smoker. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks, Michael

Honest, Responsible and Reliable Retired couple looking for a caretaker position. Retired city firefighter of 25 years. EMT, Farm owner, Timber framing company owner. True jack of all trades. Wife is a substitute teacher and also runs the farm, has years of resort guest services experience as well as years of working with kids. We are looking for a retirement job that allows us to be able to provide a presence on the property while maintaining the day-to-day operation with some flexibility. We prefer a ski community but will consider all. Pay is negotiable with the demands. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Looking For A Southwest Base in Spring 2019. Responsible, professional couple with two dogs seeking a 1-year house rental, caretaking exchange or house swap in New Mexico or Southern Utah near national parks. Experience living off-grid and B&B management. We own a beautiful cottage located on Ocracoke Island, NC. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking a live-in caretaker/caregiver position. A retired San Francisco professional tailor, age 60, seeks a job position, preferably in California’s Central or North Coast. Excellent references, resume available for a long-term, permanent house sitting position. Seeks a live-in caretaker/caregiver job/on site security guard, 30 years� experience, handyman, pet sitting, light maintenance, light gardening, light food prep and cooking. I have a current driver’s license, with car insurance. Smoke/drink/drug free. Quiet, able bodied, and reliable. Looking for clean, quiet living quarters. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

Single mature man seeking a caretaker position. Background in construction, high end retail, and museum and art handling. Well educated and informed, very comfortable with guests and personal interaction. Problem solver and highly creative. Very good with children and animals. Gardening design and implementation, care of valued antiques and artifacts. Know my way around a wood and metal shop. Looking for a position in the southeastern US, United Kingdom, or Ireland. Available after September 2018. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Versatile, experienced private service couple to manage/caretake your unique property/situation. Our diverse, combined job skillset spans off-grid living and managing accommodations, heavy equipment, construction, land and hardscaping, vacation rentals, property and office management and personal assistant. Presently managing a high-net worth estate in the Mid-Atlantic States. Complete resume and verifiable references available upon request. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Do you have more than you can handle? Experienced caretaker/maintenance/handyman, with a 30′ motor home, tools, and experience seeks a part-time, on site position. Former builder and nursery grower with knowledge in plumbing, electrical and 12 V solar systems. Wildly varied interests and experiences. Conscientious, organized, and good with animals. I am a keen observer and tend to notice things that others don’t. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Extraordinary Englishwoman. Experienced Estate Manager. Event planning PR staffing. Discreet, diplomatic, mature, calm, creative, and environmentally conscious. Seeking a new challenge. California based. Will travel. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Private Property Caretaker available for year round security and building maintenance in the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Solo mid-aged woman with farming, animal, culinary and building management experience. Inquires Welcome! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional, semi-retired caretaker couple providing outstanding workmanship and care for your home and property seeks a live-in, part-time position near the San Francisco, California area. He has over 35 years of caretaking experience including rental properties, retreat centers, and private residences. Expertise in building maintenance and grounds management, organic gardening and landscape design, carpentry, masonry and tile, house painting, home organization, and many phases of home repair. She is a certified early childhood educator and professional nanny with over 30 years of experience, able to offer part-time child care or other family services. Because of our extensive experience, high integrity, and work ethic, we believe we would be a great asset to your home and property. We have many exceptional references, found on our website, with more available upon request. We look forward to hearing from you. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature Caretaker seeks a long-term position in Washington or Oregon. I’m a non-drinker, non-smoker, and non-drug user, with fine references. Love pets and horses. I also offer elder care and personal assistant work. My four year New Mexico contract is ending, so I want to relocate. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] Thanks!

I’m 48-years-old, Desert Storm veteran, who recently moved to Costa Rica. Looking for a property caretaker position in the area. I have my own income. I have been a property caretaker for over 10 years. Very responsible, attentive, clean and loyal. If you have property that needs attention, I’m your man. Can do light construction, maintenance, lawn and garden and security. Also very good with pets and animals. I’m looking for someone who really needs me. If that’s you, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] and I will promptly return all inquiries. Thanks.

SWM 57 seeks a paid position as landscaper/arborist/handyman or right-hand man! Certified Arborist I.S.A. member FL-0433A Check isa.com for my credentials. Class A Commercial Driver’s License Texas, clean MVR. Have my own equipment to mow grass, trim trees and shrubs. Seeking live on site position. Non Smoker/Drug user! Good references available. I was a U.S. Army veteran 1981-83 West Germany. Will help with other responsibilities as requested. Please call or text me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Happy Pets for over 20 years. My home or yours and I will travel (anywhere in the world). Love to travel! I would be a great traveling companion. Will help you out and assist you so that you may enjoy traveling with no worries. I love all animals. Your home will be spotless and your pets will love me. I can bring in your mail, put out your trash, and water your plants. Excellent references available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Family of three seeking a live onsite job in Skagit or North Snohomish County, WA. Husband has ranching skills, and is a short haul trucker. Wife has 25+ years in Office Admin/household management. Son attends private elementary school in Mt. Vernon. Looking for a clean, well kept, non-smoking environment. We have no pets and don’t smoke anything. Willing to care for a family and handle office/home management. Open to different options. Just need some good air and nice environment for a family while we wait to build a home one day. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking a caretaker position in the Denver, Colorado and surrounding area. I have had a residential housecleaning business for over 25 years. I also offer house/petsitting, companionship, errands, cooking, and gardening for the elderly. Available to start in August. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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For Sale: Unique property with ocean view on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. If your dream is to live in the tropics, run your own bed and breakfast, have your own organic garden, or eco/green mini-resort, hostel or simply own your own piece of paradise it will be hard to find a better place to do it or a better opportunity than this one. For more information, please email caretaker@caretaker.org with Costa Rica Property For Sale in the Subject Line.

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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