Job Description

EMPLOYER

Buttonwood Capital Management (“BCM” or the “Company”) is a family office dedicated to stewarding the resources of its founding family and their descendants (together, the “Families”) by providing personalized administrative support, bespoke financial advice and investment execution.

ROLE

The Assistant Property Caretaker completes various tasks related to the maintenance of a private estate with working farm, including minor repairs, groundskeeping, completing errands, and contributing to the clean, well-kept appearance of the estate. The Assistant Property Caretaker role is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position. The primary work location for this position is on-site at the private estate located in Ada, MI.

Buttonwood Capital Management is seeking a forward-thinking, positive, and dedicated individual, who is proactive, attentive to meticulous detail, and thrives in a hands-on work environment. The ideal individual will possess a strong work ethic, passion for excellent client service, and have be able to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Household Maintenance

• Conduct regular and in-depth maintenance throughout the residence and property, reporting and responding to findings as appropriate. This includes:
• Identify problems and issues
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance
• Maintain stock of supplies such as light bulbs, cleaning supplies, batteries, and other miscellaneous replacement/repair items
• Organize and clean garages, attics, outdoor storage areas, and maintenance office
• Perform janitorial duties as necessary
• Assist other household staff as needed on a priority basis, including moving furniture, heavy objects, and other special projects

Grounds Maintenance

• Conduct regular service of the grounds, including lawn, landscaping, sprinkler systems, walkways, pool, and ponds. Report and respond to findings as appropriate, including:
• Identify problems and issues
• Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance
• Maintain and clean outdoor fixtures, including eaves, troughs, flag poles, light fixtures, etc.
• Ensure driveways and walkways are kept in a safe condition, including snow and ice removal
• Maintain grounds equipment, such as tractors, bobcats, mowers, etc., including small engine and oil level maintenance and keeping propane fuel tanks full
• Ensure recreational equipment is ready for use at all times, making necessary repairs or disposing and replacing items as needed
• Ensure health and vitality of farm grounds and buildings
• Assist the Barn Coordinators, as needed, in caring for all farm animals, including:
• Ensure proper feedings
• Maintain cleanliness of cages, pens and litter boxes
• Gather chicken eggs and collect goat milk, delivering to family

Other Responsibilities

• Perform special projects and request of Head(s) of Household, such as holiday decorating, errands, preparations for special events, and others
• Assist in executing special events held on the property

REQUIREMENTS

• General mechanical knowledge and basic skill level in trades such as HVAC, plumbing, appliances, painting, small engines, etc. is preferred
• Previous landscaping/grounds experience, including knowledge regarding proper care and maintenance of lawn, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, approaching all interactions with a servant heart
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through of daily routines
• Ability to maintain a highly productive work output without immediate supervision
• Ability to lift 30 pounds to a maximum height of 6 feet, including occasional lifting up to 80 pounds
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and remain standing and walking on feet for lengthy periods of time
• Ability to safely operate power machinery and lawn care tools such as mowers, edgers, clippers, skid steer, snow plow, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

Other Requirements

• Responsibilities of the Assistant Property Caretaker are conducted in a private residence. While an employer/employee relationship exists, it is important the employee is genuinely committed to the goal of the household staff team in positively contributing to a Christian home environment.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, pride and enthusiasm in service, possessing characteristics of dependability, dedication, responsibility, and acting with high integrity.
• Engaging personality, sociability, and articulate communication is necessary, as interaction with heads of household, family members, and guests will occur on a regular basis.
• The privacy and security of the heads of household, family members, employer, and all affiliated entities are of critical importance, and the highest level of confidentiality in both business and personal matters of the heads of household, family members, employer and all affiliated entities must be always exercised.

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