Live-In Caretaker Couple Wanted ASAP - Slidell , LA

Our agency is in search for an experienced individual or couple to manage and care for a large private estate in Southern Louisiana. The caretakers must be physically fit, organized, able to work without daily supervision although there will be a level of accountability from closely monitored checklists.

There will be a separate private 2-bedroom, 1 bath house available year-round for the caretakers with an attached garage, full kitchen, washer/dryer, phone and Wi-Fi and Direct TV available. The caretaker's house is 1 mile from the owner's estate and 1/2 of a mile from the road in a very quiet, rural location on two acres of wooded land. The daily schedule for the caretakers is M-F 7am-4pm with weekends off. There is about 40 hours of work that will need to be done each week between the couple working individually or as a team. Salary is $40k based on experience for the couple. Even though the couple is not expected to work weekends or evenings, they will need to stay overnights on the property when the owners are not present.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

·       Landscape, grounds and garden maintenance

·       General handyman work

·       Pool, tree and lawn care

·       Building maintenance

·       Heavy equipment use and maintenance

·       Housekeeping and laundry for the owners (for couples)

Strong mechanical, electrical, carpentry and general plumbing experience is a must. The caretaker will be responsible for understanding and monitoring the property's electrical, plumbing, water, irrigation, heating and security systems. There will be times when a specialized repairman will be needed. The ideal candidate will learn the problem and solution in order to keep things running smoothly. On-site training will be provided by the current caretaker who has been there for 6 years with his family. He is only leaving the position to care for his mother and we are in search for someone similar who will be loyal and happily employed in this position for many years.