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Seeking caretaker/housekeeper couple for a long term position on a 15 acre private horse property located in Camas, WA. 3 bedroom/2 bath above barn home, all utilities included. Job is 5-7 days a week, hours vary. Persons are in charge of the feeding and care of two Friesian horses, chickens and indoor pets as well as facilities and grounds. We maintain our property to the highest standard and expect the same from you.
Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
Must have riding experience, English or western. Must have basic knowledge of horse health and care. Exercising horses, daily mucking of pastures and stalls, maintaining and fixing fencing, groundskeeping, operate snow plow and blower, tractor, power tools, construction equipment, ATV, shovel snow, machinery maintenance, confidently pull horse trailers, load hay bales, and administering medication. Must have extensive knowledge of plants and gardening. This is a hard job but also has lots of flexibility, free time and perks.
Salary is based on experience and skills. Vacation pay and cash bonuses after 6 months of satisfactory performance. Health stipend after one year of employment. Must be good with and love animals, have common sense and be a problem solver. Must be able to handle entire property for weeks at a time when owners are away. Access to property vehicles is included.
We are an easy going, fun family looking for a couple who wants to be part of our “team”. We will only respond to applicants that fit our requirements. Must be willing to relocate and commit long term. We will be doing background checks and checking references throughly. Video/phone interviews and in-person visit a must.
Property description:
Location: Rural Camas, Wa, Cascade foothills abutting public land, national forest. 20 minutes drive to Camas, WA, 30 minutes drive to Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA
Property size: 15 acres of mature landscaping, swimming pool, lake, horse grazing pastures, outdoor horse arena.
Structures:
- 6,000 sf main residence
- 8,000 sf shop that includes vehicle storage, 1000 sf one bedroom guest apartment, 1000 sf gym, 1200 sf workshop
- 1,500 sf swimming pool house includes boilers for heating pool, driveway, 80kw generator, storage of 4000 gallons diesel fuel.
- 2,400 sf four stall barn with 2400 sf three bedroom caretakers quarters above
- 500 sf pond house (guest house)
- 400 sf garden shed with attached chicken coop
- 2,600 sf greenhouse
General Duties:
- Housekeeping: maintain structures for guest readiness at all times
- Groundskeeping: maintain for guest readiness at all times. Master gardener preferred.
- General facilities maintenance
- Pasture management: grazing, growing rotation
- Equine care and related: two Friesians
- Snow removal
- Coordinate with contractors as needed
Groundskeeping seasonal duties include but are not limited to:
- Fall:
- wintering irrigation, fire sprinklers
- Fertilizer, lime pastures, lawn
- Prune landscaping
- Leaf removal, gutter cleaning
- Horses boarded in Tri-Cities until late Spring
- Store patio furniture
- Winter:
- Snow removal
- Storm debris removal
- Holiday decor
- Spring:
- Fertilize
- Irrigation test, repair
- Mowing/blowing
- Weed control
- Pruning
- Prep for horses returning
- Pressure wash pool deck, balconies, patios
- Put out outdoor furniture
- Summer:
- Mowing
- Pruning
- Pasture management, rotation, weed control
- Firefighting preparation
Housekeeping:
- Organized
- Self motivated
- Laundry/Ironing
- Deep cleaning
- Help with Holiday decor
- Keep track of supply inventory
- Work with partner as needed
- Other tbd
Caretaker couple accommodations: New, upscale fully furnished three bedroom 2400 sf home with en-suite main bath, walk in closet, large kitchen/dining/family room. Second full bath serves two small bedrooms and remaining accommodations. Air conditioned. Wood stove. All utilities, high speed internet, etc… included
TO APPLY:
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