A highly private UHNW family is seeking an experienced Houseman / Handyman to join their Southampton residence on a permanent, year-round basis.
This is an immediate requirement, and we are looking for an exceptionally capable, hands-on individual who can confidently take ownership of the practical day-to-day needs of a luxury private property.
The successful candidate will be a genuine "do-all" person, practical, resourceful and proactive, with the ability to identify what needs attention and simply get it done.
Responsibilities
- General household and property maintenance
- Minor repairs and handyman duties
- Proactively identifying maintenance issues around the property
- Troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day household problems
- Coordinating and overseeing specialist vendors and contractors
- Receiving deliveries and assisting with installation/setup
- Moving furniture and household items as required
- Setting up and breaking down outdoor furniture and seasonal equipment
- Maintaining garages, storage and back-of-house areas
- Assisting with household projects
- Running errands and sourcing household items
- Supporting preparation of the residence ahead of principal and guest arrivals
- Working collaboratively with other household and property staff
- Providing general hands-on support wherever needed
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced within a UHNW private estate or high-end residential environment
- Highly capable with excellent general handyman and maintenance skills
- Mechanically minded and confident troubleshooting household issues
- Familiar with working alongside and overseeing vendors and contractors
- Proactive and able to work independently without constant direction
- Exceptionally reliable and trustworthy
- Polished, discreet and professional around principals and guests
- Organized with excellent attention to detail
- Flexible and willing to turn their hand to whatever needs doing
- A genuine team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- In possession of a valid driver's license
- Able to provide excellent, verifiable references
The family is looking for a professional private-estate Houseman who understands the discretion, presentation and service standards required within a UHNW household while also being genuinely practical and hands-on.
$50/hour | Full-Time | Year-Round | Live-Out | Southampton, NY
Immediate start preferred