Houseman / Caretaker

Mahler Private Staffing; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% covered)

Dental insurance (100% covered)

Vision insurance (100% covered)

401(k)

Annual discretionary bonus

3 weeks PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing seeks an experienced Houseman/Caretaker/Handyman to support a private residence in Princeton, NJ. This hands-on role works with the Housekeeper to keep the home running smoothly, maintained to a high standard, and comfortable for residents.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage routine maintenance, outdoor upkeep, and weekly reporting to the Director of Residences. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience in private service or luxury hospitality preferred.
• Excellent verifiable references required.
• Comfort with tech and smart home systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily upkeep and readiness of the residence.
• Perform routine property maintenance and outdoor upkeep.
• Coordinate vendors and report issues promptly to the Director of Residences.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks and errands as needed.
• Ensure safety and comfort of home and occupants.

Skills

Houseman/Handyman experience

Private service experience

References available

MS Suite/Google Suite/Excel

Driver's license

Tools

MS Suite

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

Houseman/Caretaker

Princeton, NJ | Full-time | Year-round

We are seeking an experienced Houseman/Caretaker/Handyman to support the day-to-day operation of a private residence in Princeton, NJ. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive, service-oriented professional who takes pride in keeping a home running smoothly and maintained to a high standard.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership over routine property care and maintenance. In this role, you will partner with the Housekeeper on daily cleaning tasks, monitor household systems and equipment, assist with outdoor upkeep, run errands, and help ensure the home remains comfortable, functional, and well cared for at all times.

This position is best suited to someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes genuine pride in maintaining high standards in a beautiful home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily upkeep and overall readiness of the residence.
• Handle routine property maintenance, including checking garage door clickers, lightbulbs, air filters, batteries, and other household essentials.
• Perform daily checks of A/V systems, AC units, pool, and other key home systems to ensure everything is functioning properly and address issues proactively.
• Take a hands-on approach to exterior and general upkeep, including power washing, sweeping, snow blowing, and maintaining neat, guest-ready outdoor spaces.
• Coordinate vendors and service providers as needed, and report maintenance issues to the Family Office promptly.
• Maintain, fuel, and clean vehicles.
• Work with the vendors to ensure landscaping maintenance is pristine.
• Work closely with the Housekeepers and share Housekeeping responsibilities.
• Run errands and assist with day-to-day household support, including supply runs, pickups, and other practical needs.
• Help ensure the home is safe, functional, and comfortable.
• Assist with additional hands-on tasks and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Houseman, Handyman, Property Caretaker, or in a similarly hands-on private service or facilities role. Luxury hospitality experience is valued.
• Excellent verifiable references.
• Strong practical skills with routine maintenance, preventative checks, and troubleshooting household systems. A background in or understanding of the trades is appreciated.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and happy to assist with maintenance and cleaning tasks and household errands.
• High Emotional Intelligence.
• Reliable, discreet, and self-directed, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Physically capable of handling active, outdoor, and manual tasks throughout the day.
• Flexible and responsive, with a service-oriented attitude and willingness to help where needed.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with both smart home systems and common computer programs (MS Suite, Google Suite, Excel). This role requires weekly reporting to the Director of Residences.
• Valid driver's license and confidence driving locally and possibly to New York City

Schedule

• Generally, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with flexibility
• This role requires responsiveness to issues that occur after hours, on weekends, or holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $125,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision insurance covered 100% by the employer
• 401(k)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 3 weeks PTO and paid holidays

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Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidatesas well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.