SUMMARY:
New York based private family seeks a hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy Groundskeeper with at least 5 years or more of experience working with an UHNW family. The successful candidate will have, among other characteristics, excellent cleanliness standards, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Attention to detail, prioritization, and time management skills are important as are flexibility, honesty, reliability. This is an hourly position with a minimum of 40-50 hours per week including weekends and some holidays. The Groundskeeper will work closely with the Leadership Team as well as directly with the Principals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with outdoor estate maintenance, such as pool equipment, lawn care, planting, fertilizing.
- Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering, tying down items.
- Assistance with pest control to maintain a comfortable environment.
- Operating and maintaining garden and landscaping equipment.
- Assistance with estate systems such as HVAC, sprinkler, and irrigation systems.
- Assistance with cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing, and washing.
- Running errands.
- Greeting family and guests upon arrival.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Perform all duties above for Main Estate and additional properties on Long Island.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience working as a houseman for a high-profile employer always ensuring
- 5-star service.
- Knowledge of outdoor estate equipment and procedures and their application/use on various surfaces.
- Beginner knowledge of estate maintenance.
- Knowledge of contract work.
- Ability to drive.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Ambitious and hard-working; goes the extra mile.
- Willing to be a self-starter.
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to balance and accommodate shifting priorities in schedules, demands and requirements.
- Trustworthy and discrete, specifically as relates to confidential business and family information.
- Reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits positive attitude.
- Given regular daily interaction with staff and others, highly personable, diplomatic, respectful, cooperative, adaptable, and poised.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This role requires weekend availability. Are you comfortable with this?
Experience:
- Groundskeeping for private family: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Great Neck, NY 11021 (Required)
Work Location: In person
