What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Manager position at The Estate Agency?
We are seeking an experienced House Manager/Houseman for our team who will conduct site inspections and miscellaneous tasks for a large residence in Palm Beach Gardens. The Houseman will support the overall needs of the family with direction from the Estate Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing the equipment, systems, and daily functions of the property
- Perform daily inspections of the property & equipment
- Conduct and/or contract general repairs when needed
- Perform and oversee routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to painting, garbage removal, outdoor cleaning, landscapers, A/V and other house systems
- Interface and manage vendors related to the function of the house
- Lock/open property at the beginning and end of each day or as directed by Property Manager
- Respond to emergency calls
- Assist with special events
- Receive, log, and open packages
- Run various errands
- Organize and manage storage units
- Ensure the readiness of the property for family’s use
- Provide daily status reports to Property Manager
- Provide miscellaneous support to the overall needs of the family
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience doing similar work
- College degree preferred but not required based on related experience level
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed and especially during peak season
- Willingness to work at any of the family’s properties (travel) when needed including extended overnight stays
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and composed during demanding periods with a real sense of urgency
- Proactive, motivated and “can do” attitude
- Willingness to go above and beyond
- Possess and no task is too large or too small mentality
- Committed, mature and hard-working · Basic computer skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, Apple products
- Currently resides in Palm Beach County or surrounding area
- Valid Driver’s License
- Comfortable working in a home that includes children and pets
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
