Hands-on Property Manager (Caretaker-Driver) in Westmount, Quebec #1965

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for a hands-on private household property manager (caretaker / driver) to be responsible for the overall maintenance of a private residence and assisting in different capacities the household’s varying needs, including driving the family members to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the Wi-Fi, lighting, A / C, heating, and other equipment are functioning normally.
• Identifying maintenance and repair needs.
• Able to perform light maintenance at the principal's residence e.g. touch ups, changing light bulbs, fixing things, taking out the trash, recycling, composting
• Make sure the outside of the house is always clean : doors, walls, lights, entry
• Plan and supervise the maintenance work when suppliers and contractors are requested, including quote inquiry and analysis.
• Follow up with work not completed or to be executed in several stages.
• First responder for alarms and emergencies.
• Provide safe and secure transportation to and from destinations.
• Plan routes to ensure the most efficient journey.
• Assist passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle and help with any luggage.
• Maintain the vehicle's cleanliness both inside and out.
• Ensure the vehicle is maintained properly and coordinate timely servicing and repairs.
• Be available on-call for unscheduled drives.
• Keep accurate records of travel, expenses, and vehicle maintenance.

Requirements and qualifications

• Experience in hands-on household work and knowledge of all areas of property maintenance.
• A valid driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• Good knowledge of local and surrounding areas.
• Good navigational skills and familiarity with GPS devices.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and sense of initiative.
• Flexibility with working hours; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift heavy luggage and assist passengers as necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service and always demonstrate professionalism.
• Abide by all traffic laws and regulations.
• Have a great sense of planning and organization.
• Having a great sense of confidentiality and discretion is a must.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Additional information

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Benefits package offered.
• Monday to Friday schedule (flexibility required).
• Paid vacation.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected] or by applying online.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

Experience in hands-on household work and knowledge of all areas of property maintenance. A valid driver's licence and a clean driving record.

Good knowledge of local and surrounding areas. Good navigational skills and familiarity with GPS devices. Ability to remain calm in stressful driving conditions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and sense of initiative. Flexibility with working hours; availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to lift heavy luggage and assist passengers as necessary. Provide excellent customer service and always demonstrate professionalism.

Abide by all traffic laws and regulations. Have a great sense of planning and organization. Having a great sense of confidentiality and discretion is a must.

Punctuality and reliability are essential.