Household Facilities Technician

A private family is seeking an experienced, hands-on Household Facilities Technician to assist with the ongoing care, maintenance, and overall operation of their residence.

The ideal candidate is a capable, proactive professional who takes pride in maintaining a property to a high standard. This role is best suited for someone who is comfortable performing day-to-day maintenance personally while also overseeing outside vendors and service providers when specialized work is required.

The primary focus of the position is daily, hands-on maintenance of the property and ensuring the residence remains well-maintained, organized, and guest-ready at all times.

Compensation

• Approximately $40/hour, with final rate to be determined based on experience

• Overtime as applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform daily hands-on maintenance throughout the residence and property

• Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance needs before they become larger issues

• Address general repairs and minor maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fixtures, and other household systems

• Monitor the overall condition and functionality of household equipment and mechanical systems

• Assist with exterior property maintenance, including landscaping, seasonal needs, pool areas, and grounds

• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors, contractors, and service providers when necessary

• Ensure vendor work is completed properly, efficiently, and to the expected standard

• Maintain organized storage, tools, equipment, and household maintenance supplies

• Assist with household inventories and ensure necessary supplies are properly stocked

• Work collaboratively with other household staff and management

• Assist with preparations for family gatherings, guests, and special events as needed

• Provide general property support, errands, and assistance based on the needs of the household

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who notices what needs to be done and takes initiative. They should be resourceful, organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working independently while also functioning as part of a household team.

A strong candidate will have the ability to determine when a maintenance issue can be handled personally and when an outside professional should be brought in.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential property maintenance, facilities maintenance, estate maintenance, or a related field

• Strong hands-on maintenance and general repair skills

• Working knowledge of residential systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and AV

• Experience coordinating and overseeing vendors and contractors

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential issues proactively

• Comfortable using technology for communication, scheduling, documentation, and property management

• Professional, dependable, discreet, and respectful of privacy

• Ability to work collaboratively with household staff and management

• Flexibility to assist with changing household and property needs