Property Management/Caretaker Couple - Arlington, WA

SEEKING: Property Management/Caretaker Couple

ABOUT OUR MUSEUM:  Our Museum and Pioneer Hall are located in Arlington, Washington, on about 6.9 acres of property, including three ponds and a park with numerous trees.  The key themes of local pioneer life, logging and farming are woven into many of the museum displays.  We also have a series of outbuildings for acquisitions too large to display in the museum, including printing presses, tractors, trucks, and early farming machines.  The museum is open three days a week and frequently hosts special tours and other community events throughout each year.  The Pioneer Hall is a rental facility, available for a wide variety of functions, including weddings, receptions, reunions, meetings, birthdays, etc.

SEEKING: A full time Property Management/Caretaker Couple to be responsible for the daily on-site management of the appearance, cleanliness and security of the Museum, Pioneer Hall, outbuildings and grounds – including administration of all rental activities.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND SKILLS:  Routine lawn mowing & grounds maintenance; light janitorial duties; able to lift up to 70 pounds; daily trips up/down multiple stairs and walking the grounds (unassisted); purchasing necessary maintenance supplies (reimbursed); English language proficiency; making, being present for and managing rental appointments; explaining and administering rental contracts; collecting and accounting for rental deposits and fees; rental record keeping; enforcement of property and rental rules; routine hazard mitigation; general security & initial response for fire and intrusion alarms; writing reports when required.

REQUIRED (other):  As our daily, on-site Agents, you (each) must have professional appearances and demeanors, excellent interpersonal communication skills, current driver’s licenses and no criminal records.

DESIRED SKILLS:  General carpentry/construction skills; ability to perform minor electrical and/or plumbing repairs; small engine & lawnmower maintenance; woodworking experience.

BENEFITS:  FREE ON-SITE LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROVIDED (an unfurnished ~1200sq.ft., 2-bedroom apartment), with basic utilities included.  However, there are NO pay or health insurance benefits, so you must have an existing outside source of income to cover your personal expenses (retirement, Social Security, etc., or other employment that will not conflict with the daily Property Management/Caretaker duties).  This position is year-round (not seasonal), with two weeks of vacation per year.

As our current Property Managers/Caretakers are planning to move out of state, this position is estimated to be vacant / available April (or later) 2019.