Building and Grounds Manager

Grounds Management and Building repair experience REQUIRED - please do not apply without specific experience for the job description below. Please also note that we work HARD here. If you cannot keep up the pace you will be asked to not stay with us.

SEASONAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACT POSITION EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY APRIL 1 - NOVEMBER 30 - MORE POSSIBLE BASED ON WORK PRODUCT

Management And Upkeep Of The Grounds, Buildings And Fencing On a Large Property, Including, But Not Limited To, In NO Order Of Importance

• Lawn mowing.
• Weed whacking.
• Landscaping.
• Painting (MUST be a good, neat and clean painter).
• Fence repairs.
• Building repairs.
• Minor construction (Construction experience a PLUS!).
• Small orchard maintenance.
• Small vineyard maintenance.
• Winterizing buildings.
• Tree maintenance and care.
• Seasonal maintenance and preparations.
• Stone wall maintenance.
• Ongoing organization of storage sheds.
• Repairing broken tools.
• Picking up supplies or running errands when necessary.
• Taking out trash and recyclables.
• Gathering packages and mail daily.
• Managing parking area when necessary.
• Managing security cameras.
• Properly handling brush pile maintenance.
  
  

The Right Candidate Should Know How To

• Understand and accept direction.
• Drive a tractor (backhoe operation a plus).
• Operate a zero-turn mower.
• Operate a chain saw, all other saws, weed whacker and brush cutter.
• Operate drills, use all basic tools like drill, hammer, shovels.
• The right candidate will be trained on pond mechanics, running of the generator and other necessary functions.
• Drive a long bed pick up and tow various types of trailers.
• Electrical or plumbing knowledge a plus.
  
  

The right candidate should also enjoy working, want to work, and take pride in being productive.

This position has responsibility for a few handypeople and gardeners that come a few hours a week. The right candidate will also be able to manage and work alongside these assistants, coming up with and instructing on projects and overseeing their follow-through by checking their work and teaching when appropriate. You must also be competent enough to leave projects for your assistants on days you are off. The ability to be an effective communicator is very important. This position may also manage others at times. **If you are not comfortable managing people effectively** this may not be the right position for you.

This position will report to the head of the business, daily, however, the right candidate will be able to:

• Work with all types of people, without judgment.
• Operate independently and be productive without supervision.
• Manage and work along side people.
• Pick up information quickly.
• Follow instructions.
• Have strong communication and excellent listening skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.
• Time-management abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Be reliable, and is healthy and physically capable of performing the duties of this position.
• Have enough technological skills to use a digital tool for daily reporting and communicating.
  
  

Hours are 9 AM-5:30 PM with break between 1 PM-1:30 PM and it is requested this position will arrive shortly before the rest of the staff to make sure there is no impediment from the rest of the staff driving in. Some flexibility will be required for days like very rainy days when it is not possible to get work done. Your hours or days may shift to accommodate the situation, or you would be paid for less days that week.

Please Note

• We are a smoke-free workplace.
• This position does require weekend work. If you cannot work weekends, please do not apply - schedule is Thursday through Monday with Tuesdays/Wednesdays off.
• You must be comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather and seasons.
  
  

Compensation

• Independent Contractor – approximately $155 per day (equivalent of $40,000 per year if this were a year-round position.