Property Caretaker

Kunes Auto Group; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Company vehicle

Job summary

Kunes Auto Group is seeking a dependable Property Caretaker to manage a large single-family home and its grounds in Wisconsin. This hands-on role covers lawn care, exterior cleaning, snow removal, and coordinating with vendors to keep the property in pristine condition.

You will operate standard grounds equipment, perform light home upkeep, and oversee maintenance tasks with reliability and discretion. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work outdoors year-round are required.

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 is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Able to perform physical outdoor work in all seasons, including lifting, snow and heat.
• Reliable, trustworthy and discreet in a private residence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings or weekends for snow removal and urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance: mow, trim, plant and maintain flower beds, shrubs, and landscaping; snow removal; outdoor painting and cleaning.

Skills

Property maintenance

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Lawn equipment

Pool maintenance

Driver's license

Tools

Lawn mowers

String trimmers

Leaf blowers

Skid loader

Farm tractor

Pressure washer

Pool equipment

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)