Property Caretaker

Delavan Holdings; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Delavan Holdings is seeking a dependable Property Caretaker to manage a large single-family home and its grounds in Wisconsin. You will maintain the home, grounds and equipment, ensuring cleanliness, safety and professional presentation year-round.

The role involves hands-on tasks from lawn care and snow removal to coordinating with vendors for repairs, with a private residence context and a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping or a related field.
• Comfortable operating lawn and landscaping equipment; skid loader and tractor experience preferred.
• Pool maintenance experience a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Able to do physical work outdoors in all seasons, including lifting and working in snow and heat.
• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet in a private residence.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work independently.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings or weekends for snow removal and urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance: mow, trim and care for lawns; plant and maintain flower beds and landscaping; clear snow; paint and clean outdoor areas and structures as needed.
• Home upkeep: light cleaning, outdoor furniture maintenance, exterior cleaning including pressure washing, bulb replacement, minor upkeep.
• Equipment: operate and maintain property equipment (lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, skid loader, tractor, pressure washer, pool equipment, tools); keep equipment clean and stored.
• Other duties: complete additional tasks as requested by the homeowner; schedule and coordinate with vendors for repairs and supervise on-site work.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Lawn equipment operation

Property maintenance

Seasonal outdoor work

Reliable and discreet

Tools

Lawn mowers

String trimmers

Leaf blowers

Small skid loader

Small farm tractor

Pressure washer

Pool equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Description

About the role

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Property Caretaker to look after a large single-family home and its grounds. You will keep the home, grounds and equipment clean, well maintained and professional looking at all times. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys a variety of tasks from day to day.

Responsibilities

Grounds maintenance

• Mow, trim and care for lawns
• Plant and maintain flower beds, shrubs and landscaping
• Clear snow by snowblowing and plowing
• Paint and clean outdoor areas and structures as needed

Home upkeep

• Do light cleaning and keep outdoor areas tidy
• Arrange and clean outdoor furniture
• Clean the exterior of the home, including pressure washing
• Replace light bulbs and handle minor upkeep tasks
• Schedule and coordinate with vendors for repairs and maintenance, and oversee their work on site

Equipment

• Safely operate and maintain property equipment, including:
  • Lawn mowers, string trimmers and leaf blowers
  • Small skid loader and small farm tractor
  • Pressure washer
  • Pool equipment
  • A range of hand and power tools
• Keep all equipment clean, in good working order and properly stored

Other duties

• Complete additional tasks as requested by the homeowner

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping or a related field
• Comfortable operating lawn and landscaping equipment; skid loader and tractor experience preferred
• Pool maintenance experience a plus
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Able to do physical work outdoors in all seasons, including lifting and working in snow and heat
• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet in a private residence
• Strong attention to detail and able to work independently
• Flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings or weekends for snow removal and urgent needs

Compensation and benefits

• Starting salary of $50,000–$65,000 per year, depending on qualifications
• Company vehicle
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)