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THIS IS OUR 203rd ISSUE!        (206) 462-1818       

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Published since 1983          Volume 34, Number 5       

September/October 2016        ISSN 1074-3642  
                 
HIGHLIGHTS

- Caretaker Job Listings
This issue contains 100+ caretaking opportunities in 34 states
and 12 countries
- Caretaker Profile
On the beach in Mexico: Mitchell and Patty
- Letters to the Editor
Property owners and caretakers write about their experiences with
the Gazette

CARETAKER OPPORTUNITIES

ALABAMA

PARK HOST VOLUNTEERS with their own RV needed for the fall and
winter season, and year-round 2017. The Parks include
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Day use parks include XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
The Park Host duties will include visitor assistance, remain
friendly and accommodating at all times. Check bathrooms
frequently and clean when necessary, restock toilet paper and
hand towels. Pick up any litter and empty garbage cans. Check
play grounds a minimum of once a week for any hazards. Rake and
prune campsites, walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
Cleaning supplies, trash bags, hand towels, rakes, and pruners
will be provided. Monitor activities in the park with respect to
violation of park regulations and notify ranger staff or county
police of any problems if warranted. Assist with recycling
program and special projects lead by Park Rangers. Hosts are
required to work a minimum of 24 hours a week and campsites are
to remain clean and orderly at all times. While on your shift you
are required to stay overnight in the park, but permitted to
leave periodically throughout the  day  to  run errands after
approval from Ranger Staff. A criminal background check is
required. Training will be provided. Hosts are provided a full
service RV campsite, water, power, and sewer hook-up included.
Please apply online through our website at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ARIZONA

CARETAKERS NEEDED on a remote cattle ranch in northern Arizona in
the cool pines, north of Flagstaff. Our nearest neighbor is two
miles away. You will need your own 4-wheel-drive to get around in
this 6,000 elevation. Duties include: light livestock feeding as
needed, starting the generator, watching over the place, and
building a fire each morning in the main house. No salary.
Utilities, meat, and space for a motor home or trailer parking
available in exchange for caretaker duties. Would like to find
caretakers who can stay here long-term, since we travel a lot. We
will need to do a background check on all applicants. Please
email why you would be interested in this long-term caretaker
position and include references who we can contact to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

SMALL HORSE RESCUE FACILITY in a remote area of southern Arizona
is seeking a middle-aged couple or single person to be a live-in
caretaker. Must have your own transportation, as it is 13 miles
to town. The facility does rehab of starving or injured horses
and then re-homes them. Duties in exchange for living in a 28'
RV, furnished with kitchen area, pull out living room, upstairs
bedroom, all utilities paid for including Dish, and Wi-Fi, are to
 clean  stalls once a day, feed and water twice a day. Total time
to complete these duties is about three hours total so a person
could still have a part-time job. Please email your resume to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Hi Gary, I'm a long-time subscriber and if you remember me you'll
recall that I took several housesitting positions that were
advertised in your Gazette. I'd like to find out how I can put up
a Caretaker Profile story. I always enjoy reading these and think
it would be a good thing to show prospective employers. Thanks to
you and your team for everything. Jill S., San Diego, CA

Hi Jill, we profile different subscribers who can provide tips
and advice about their rent-free living lifestyle for our
readers. If you are living rent-free and can provide tips and
advice (nothing like a resume) - it would be nice if you can
email in this info for a free Caretaker Profile story in a future
issue of the Gazette:

Caretaker Profile:
Profile Title, Date of Birth, Address, Interests, Favorite Quote,
approximately 900 word Profile story, and two photos: a close-up
photo of you and then a photo of you on the property there.
Because we're on Twitter and Facebook, with your permission we
can feature a link to your Profile and photos on both sites as
well as our home page so your Profile will be seen by more
property owners.

I would like to continue staying connected with The Caretaker
Gazette as I may renew my subscription sometime in the near
future. I love your publication and for 17 years my life has been
blessed because of a position I found through your hard copy
subscription in 1999. Still caretaking, and still loving it! 
Thank you! John H., O'Brien, OR

Hi John, it's great to hear from you! I appreciate your kind
words and thank you for sharing how the Gazette and caretaking
has had such a positive impact on your life. It's nice to hear
that you are still caretaking after so many years. I know many of
our subscribers would love to hear about your experiences so
please feel free to contact us again if you'd like to be profiled
in a future issue of the Gazette.

To everyone at The Caretaker Gazette, I want to let you know how
excited I am to find you online! I saw your ad in an old magazine
at a bed and breakfast and immediately went online to look up
your website. I am just delighted to see all the possibilities in
your Gazette! I've worked as a nurse and think this sounds like
such a great thing to do at this stage in my life. I'm getting
near retirement and ready for this new adventure. I am telling
all my coworkers and patients who are interested about you.
You've made possible some great opportunities for so many of us.
Here is my two year subscription for online and hard copy. I
think it will be worth every penny! Have a great day! Sue T.,
Tacoma, WA
 
Thanks for your message and subscription, Sue! We have many
other subscribers who are nurses and healthcare professionals so
I think you will be a great candidate for the caretaking
lifestyle. I appreciate your nice comments. Please keep in touch
and let all of us here at the Gazette know how things go for
you.
 
Hi Gary, in all my years of owning property this is the first
time I've ever considered using the services of a housesitter
(who will also petsit for me). I found out about your publication
through your website and it looked good so I thought I'd try a
Housesitter Wanted ad. Amazing results in a very short time from
so many interested and experienced applicants! Over two dozen
emails and they're still coming in. I've had such great replies
from people in the U.S. and Europe! It wasn't easy because they
all seem great but I finally made a decision today and will have
a housesitter here soon who can watch my home and dogs. I will be
happy to recommend your service to anyone as things have worked
out better than I hoped for. Thank you! Don B., Boise, ID
 
Hi Don, glad to see that the Gazette worked again! You join
many other property owners who have found great people through
the Gazette. Thanks in advance for spreading the good word about
the Gazette! 

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only up-to-date publication for property caretaking opportunities
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exchange. We assume no liability for arrangements made between
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Our Caretaking Philosophy
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going since 1983. We publish the Gazette in order to help
property owners and caretakers find one another. We support the
caretaking profession; a lifestyle encompassing everything from
simple housesitting assignments, where one can live rent-free, to
full-time estate management positions that include salary,
benefits and housing.

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CARETAKER OPPORTUNITIES

AUSTRALIA

CARETAKER NEEDED. We are seeking a live-in caretaker to reside
free of charge in a brand new two bedroom residence in the
Newcastle, New South Wales area. In return, some caretaker duties
will be required. This would suit a semi or retired person or
couple. To apply, please supply past employment history and copy
of your Driver's License to Caretaker, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Australia.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE required in Dwellingup, Western
Australia. I am seeking a caretaker couple to live-in on a 34
acre accommodation property, consisting of a bed and breakfast
and six chalets. There will be some small jobs required,
answering phone calls after hours and directing guests to their
accommodation. There is a two bedroom furnished cottage with all
amenities provided. The caretakers will be required to stay
onsite. Australian applicants should please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for more info.

CARETAKERS WANTED in Mount Larcom, in the Gladstone Region of
Queensland. Free rent, power, air conditioning, and unfurnished
accommodation provided in exchange for caretaking, farm sitting
and the running of dog boarding kennels. Must be very passionate
about dogs. A mechanical-minded person would be an advantage to
assist in general farm duties and maintenance. This would suit a
part-time worker or retired/semi-retired couple or responsible
younger couple looking for a Country Lifestyle. Please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

ACTIVE RETIRED/SEMI RETIRED person or couple needed for a cattle
property 1.5 hours to Toowoomba, and one hour to Kingaroy,
Queensland. Must have considerable cattle, horse and machinery
experience, and be honest and reliable. In exchange, you will be
provided, rent-free, with a three bedroom cottage, plus part
power, plus remuneration for some other duties. Local references
are essential. Please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

NORTHWEST QUEENSLAND CATTLE STATION in Julia Creek requires an
active caretaker couple to look after day-to-day running and
maintenance of our property, which is 130kms to Croydon. This is
a well-paid, fully kept position. Please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for further details.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are seeking a couple with
unscrupulous honesty and integrity to care for an active senior
resident and her property. The successful couple would enjoy a
Southern Highlands lifestyle and live on the property in a rural
setting, in their own beautiful home, furnished or unfurnished at
their choosing. This unique opportunity would suit, but is not
limited to, a couple over the age of 50. As the caretaker of the
property you would be a very good "all-rounder". With proven
hands-on farm management/caretaking experience you would be
competent around horses and a tidy, and a house proud individual.
Your main responsibilities would include, but are not limited to
the care and maintenance of all property, pumps and security,
equipment, cars, machinery and fences ensuring they are always
kept in tip top condition, day-to-day care and welfare of all
animals on site in particular horses and dogs, and lawn and
seasonal paddock maintenance, including irrigation, mowing,
fertilizing and weed control. Also as the carer of the resident
you would ideally have proven experience in nursing or aged care.
You would also be a house proud individual and attentive to the
cleanliness of the residents home and also your own home. Your
main responsibilities would include, but are not limited to the
monitoring the daily care and comfort of the resident, if
required, assisting a cleaner with washing and daily cleaning
duties, if required, assistance in cooking of meals, driving
resident to appointments when required, assisting the caretaker
with gardening and general upkeep of the property, and basic
bookkeeping duties and assistance with the Internet and emails.
The successful couple would have a genuine desire to work with
older people and deliver the highest quality of care. They would
possess a high degree of punctuality and reliability coupled with
well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication
skills. A Current National Police Certificate is a must. In
return you will receive exceptional accommodation and
remuneration commensurate to a live-in working couple. If
interested please mail your resume and cover letter to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Australia.

PENSIONER COUPLE needed for a caretaker position in the
Hughenden, Queensland, near the banks of the Flinders River.
House plus electricity provided in return for attending to
waters, fences and house yards. Your own car will be necessary.
To apply, please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed. An opportunity is available for a
couple. We are located 90kms east of Cloncurry. Duties include
all facets of cattle work with mostly bikes and general
maintenance on two properties. Grader and loader experience would
be an advantage. No local school available. Please direct
enquiries to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

BELGIUM

WORK EXCHANGE opportunity available. I am 65-years-old and I live
alone with my Labrador (Ticky). My request for help is about 25
hours per week. My house is located in Nieuwpoort along the
Belgian coast not far from the border with France (Dunkerque) and
near Oostende. There is always work to be done here, either
maintenance, renovation or improvements. In addition, I have
various passions and some of these take me time and must be
prepared, for my activities as a nature guide and school
facilitator. Another of my passions is to discover each time a
little more of my area by discovery walks, sharing the beauty of
the nature of my environment, and visiting the sites and
exhibitions of arts and stories. French is my language of heart
and I can help you learn. I offer a bedroom with two bunk beds
for you alone, meal and food sufficiency and unlimited Wi-Fi
internet. My bikes are at your disposal. Please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in Belgium. Since I will be travelling in
August, it's best to call me in September if you're interested.

BELIZE

WANTED TWO PERSONS OR A SEMI-RETIRED COUPLE to caretake
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in southern Belize. A minimum commitment of
four weeks anytime from March to November. Your primary
responsibility is having a presence on the property. Duties as of
this date will be the care and feeding of six dogs, fishes,
watering young plants and minor maintenance. If interested please
email XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. You can also google
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for insights.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

HELP NEEDED in Agrotourism. If you want to spend an unforgettable
time in an oasis of peace and unspoiled nature, which is nowadays
difficult to find, please visit us. You are cordially welcome. We
are in the village of Mooevici, an old Teuacka village in the
hinterland of the only coastal town in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Neum, making it the country's only access to the Adriatic Sea.
There are people from ancient times who cultivated the land here,
which they snatched from the rubble around them. They planted
tobacco, grapes and olives, and from the rocky ground grow figs,
pomegranates, and lavender. In our wine cellar which was built in
1938 and completely renovated in 2007, you can enjoy traditional
local specialties, such as wine and brandy, which are in their
composition. The old stone walls will take you from the heat in
the hot summer months and in the winter will keep you warm. Our
farm house is used for vacation. We offer accommodation for seven
to nine people and operate as a restaurant for local cuisine as
well. We grow all kind of vegetables, make our own wine and
liquors. There are a few donkeys, ducks and rabbits here as well
and one dog. For more details and photos, please visit our
website at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and then email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CALIFORNIA

HANDYMAN NEEDED for a Private Estate in Woodside, CA. Salary of
$55,000 - $65,000 per year. This is a full-time position, Monday
- Friday. Must be an expert painter and skilled carpenter with
some electrical, plumbing and HVAC capabilities. Please send your
resume with references, employment and salary history to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

AN UPSCALE EIGHT BEDROOM B&B in the scenic countryside of North
County San Diego is seeking a full-time individual/couple
Innkeeper to run our established Inn. Duties include but are not
limited to: strong customer relations skills with the desire to
go above and beyond ensuring guests are happy and comfortable,
cooking and serving breakfast, purchasing groceries and supplies,
overseeing housekeeping and groundskeeping and assisting when
needed. This position requires a valid California driver's
license. The work week consists of Thursday - Monday and off
Tuesday/Wednesday. Prefer applicants with B&B experience, who
reside in California and can start immediately. Spacious and
newly furnished accommodations provided. No smoking, no kids. A
small pet will be considered. Salary to be determined based upon
ability and experience. Please submit your information to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

PERMANENT CANINE CARETAKER WANTED. A small pet boarding facility
is looking for an experienced canine caretaker. In exchange for a
one bedroom home there's also income earning potential for one
person. Applicants must have canine references and resume. Must
pass a background check. No smokers/drinkers. Located at 900'
elevation in the foothills of Central California. Please email
inquiries to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

SAN FRANCISCO DOG-SITTER wanted for three weeks in late
December/early January in a two-bedroom apartment in central
NOPA/Panhandle neighborhood. Mellow, sweet-natured labradoodle
needs company, walks and feeding. Non-smoker. References
required. Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

HOUSESITTER WANTED in Palmdale, CA, this Fall. This is a
short-term house and pet sitting assignment for about two weeks
in September. I will be out of state, and need care for my older
poodle. I have an invisible fence around the house. Some dog
walking, feeding and care are required along with some yard
maintenance. For more information, please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

RANCH CARETAKER needed. You can swap caretaker work for living
space in Templeton, CA. Looking for a mature reliable person.
Must love animals. One hour to 1.5 hours of work per day in
exchange for a small clean apartment provided. Please mail your
resume to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

RESIDENT CARETAKER COUPLE needed for the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
owns and operates the majestic 194-acre XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in
southern Petaluma, CA, where over 5,000 guests each year engage
in transformational programs and practices that foster
self-reflection and personal growth. With a large permaculture
garden, gorgeous walking paths, abundant wildlife, six meeting
rooms, 64 lodging rooms, and meals available for up to 100
people, we are an ideal venue for workshop leaders,
organizations, and groups from around the world to host events
and multi-day workshops. We are seeking a couple as full-time,
resident caretakers who can commit to a minimum of a one-year
stay. The position requires caretakers who are competent and
capable with good communication skills, customer service focused,
strongly self-motivated and self-disciplined, and who enjoy being
creative, physically active, and being outside in nature. Our
caretakers would act as stewards of the land but also hosts of
our events, working closely with our group leaders and
participants. You would be a member of the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
team and would need to have a similar mindset to the existing
staff and retreat goers. Caretakers must be self-reliant,
hardworking, and agree to live in a residential facility prepared
for them. Living quarters include a modular building which has a
huge master bedroom, bath with shower, living/sitting area, and
full kitchen. A golf cart is available for traversing the campus,
and we can accommodate up to two personal vehicles on site at all
times. Laundry is available on site. A phone is provided for the
caretakers during their working hours. Caretakers cannot leave
the property while on-duty. The main daily/nightly duties
include, but are not limited to: serve as the main on-site
contacts for groups, perform general handyperson maintenance and
report larger issues, conduct site orientations, assist guests
into rooms, open and close main gate, and vigilance for safety,
especially during the fire season. Since EarthRise is private
property, this also means escorting uninvited guests off the
land. Must be able to lift at least 30lbs. Walking, bending,
lifting required. The work environment consists of beautiful
vistas in a rural environment. While a golf cart is available,
may need to walk distances of .25 mile at a time - this is the
distance of one side of the campus to the other. If you are
interested in learning more, first visit our website at
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for information on our organization, staff,
scientists and educators. Familiarize yourself with the area, and
consider the cost of living (outside of room and board) in
Northern California, in one of the most affluent counties in
California (Marin, Sonoma). Synergy and an interest in those who
want to expand their horizons and explore leading edge
consciousness research will feel most welcome here. To apply,
please submit a resume and a detailed cover letter that describes
your interest in working at EarthRise and your relevant
experience. Please email your resume and cover letter to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. No phone calls, please. Please put
"XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" in the subject line of your email.

CARETAKER WANTED for a Mountain Ranch in Pollock Pines. I have a
two bedroom/one bathroom mobile home trailer available (the
trailer appliances run on propane) in exchange for help around
the ranch and building tiny houses on trailers. Also possible is
a live-in situation in my house for the right person. I have been
inundated with replies so when responding please describe what
abilities you have and work experience. I am leaning toward
retired people or somebody who would be around a lot but will
consider anybody who brings a lot to the table so to speak. Room
for horses over three acres already fenced for the caretaker.
There is also a very rustic cabin and plenty of trailer space
available. Looking for somebody with experience with horses or
people with carpentry/handyman skills and business management. A
MacGyver type of person would be a plus. Must be a self-starter
and it would be great if you have a lot of your own tools. A
great deal of common sense is essential for living on a ranch and
I can't stress that enough. There are two trout streams on the
property and plenty of places to garden. Unfortunately there is
no 420 growing here. An apple orchard over one hundred sixty
years old is still bearing sixteen different varieties of apples.
There are also raspberries, gooseberries and loganberries to be
harvested. I need help restoring the house that has half fallen
down, as it was built in 1869. The ranch is semi remote, located
five miles to the closest neighbor, but only fifteen minutes on
good roads to Pollock Pines with major shopping stores and
schools. There is excellent cell phone reception. The ranch is in
generator country which means you need to provide your own
generator as there is no electricity! We get quite a bit of snow
in the winter so a 4-wheel-drive is advisable. There are possible
job opportunities with the right people but nothing going on at
the present moment. I need motivated people who want to help get
the business going again and expand to build tiny houses on
trailers. I have enough lumber cut and dried to build 10. This is
an l64 acre timber property. I have sawmill, kiln and woodworking
tools. Would like to find somebody interested in helping expand
my lumber, cabinets and furniture sales. Also interested in
turning the ranch into an equestrian campground and give guided
horseback riding on the property and the adjacent thousands of
acres of US forest land. I do have other caretakers so everything
is not dependent upon just one caretaker. No drug or alcohol
abusers please. There is a background check required. Please
reply with your phone number to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 

BEAUTIFUL KLAMATH RIVER property in Northern California seeks a
caretaker or business partner to create a retreat. Carpentry,
plumbing, permaculture and/or orchard skills a plus. Riverfront,
fruit orchard, garden/farm space, rafting, swimming, telephone,
DSL. Photos at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Please send questions and
resume or brief description of skills to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FULL-TIME FACILITY CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE and Housekeeping
Supervisor needed. Live and work on 220 acres in Malibu.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, a year-round camp and conference center is
looking for an experienced on-site Facility Manager to join the
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX team to supervise our maintenance and
housekeeping staff and to perform routine and general maintenance
and repair of the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX facility. The
responsibilities will include performing a variety of work and
repair in the maintenance and housekeeping around the facility
including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, cleaning,
and recycling, performing a full routine walk around the
Institute weekly to find any problems in the facility, performing
minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment (major
repairs are performed under the supervision of the Operation
Director), maintaining the two water systems and perform
treatment periodically, responding to emergency maintenance
requests as required, maintaining records of scheduled
maintenance procedures, maintaining American Camp Association
standards, maintaining OSHA standards, supervise maintenance and
housekeeping staff, and promote the safe working environment. The
position requires working knowledge in areas of facility
management, painting, carpentry, electrical wiring and controls,
plumbing, water and sewage treatment, vehicle and machinery
operation, including maintenance, and proficiency in the safe and
proper use of power equipment and tools, heavy and light
machinery, and building materials. Must have knowledge of proper
techniques in the following areas: construction, carpentry,
plumbing, electrical, and grounds keeping. To properly manage the
operation of a camp pool, it is recommended that the Facility
Caretaker be a certified pool manager, with experience working
with vendors, suppliers, and service providers. Required
languages: Spanish and English. Living on site required, housing
provided. Please, no calls. Please mail your resume and
references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CANADA

ESTATE MANAGEMENT COUPLE needed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This Agency's client in Vancouver, BC is looking for an Executive
Housekeeper and an Estate Manager couple for a 25,000 sq. ft.
home with two pools and extensive grounds. Can be two single
Private Service professionals or a couple team. The feel of the
home and service is somewhat relaxed, where the principals do not
wish to engage with the staff, so this position requires seasoned
self-starters with a minimum of five years' experience in an
Estate Manager Couple position. The home is an Italian villa with
antiques and fine furnishings. Accommodation is provided on site
(basic 500 sq. ft., self-contained unit), along with a combined
salary of $150,000. Corporate benefits provided, however there is
no car available for personal use. This Agency's client prefers a
local Canadian hire. Canadian couples who fit these requirements
should email their resume, recent photos, and verifiable
references to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include "Vancouver
Couple Position" in the Subject Line.

FULL-TIME RESIDENT CARETAKER needed in Victoria. An experienced
resident caretaker is required for a 67 unit apartment building
in Victoria beginning in October. Candidates must have strong
administrative, marketing, custodial, maintenance, and painting
skills and be very familiar with the RTA and local rental market.
The position provides a two bedroom apartment at a reduced rent
in addition to a competitive salary and a well-supported, but
largely autonomous work environment. Please fax your resume with
a cover letter to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. References will be
required for those candidates contacted for an interview.

LIVE-IN APARTMENT CARETAKER needed. We are currently looking for
a live-in caretaker for a 61 unit apartment building in New
Westminster. The live-in caretaker will live inside the apartment
and will be paid monthly to clean, vacuum, maintain, and look
after the common areas of the apartment building. We are looking
for someone who is reliable, friendly, and has janitorial
experience. If you would like to apply please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. We will also give priority to the applicant
to choose their suite in the apartment building. Thanks.

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED CARETAKER for a large property in the Mono
Mills Area of Ontario. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is a pesticide-free
farm. We use only organic fertilizers and natural pest control.
We have bee-friendly gardens and fruit orchards on site. We use
native plants in many of the gardens on site. Reporting to the
property owners, the caretaker will assist in a variety of daily
maintenance tasks. Maintenance will include, but not limited to,
painting, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, electrical,
gardening, operating and maintaining farm and landscape
equipment, light housekeeping, meeting contractors,
general/routine maintenance of buildings and barn. This is a
full-time, live-in position with a one year contract with
potential to renew. The successful candidate will have excellent
communication, time management, and organizational skills. To
apply please email all your information to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FULL-TIME RESIDENT CARETAKER required for a 103 unit townhouse
strata corporation in Richmond, British Columbia. Requirements
are good communication and organizational skills, janitorial
skills, handyman duties including light repairs, pool and hot tub
maintenance, initiative and a pro-active attitude. Previous
experience required. This is a live-in position with a large one
bedroom provided at below market rent. Compensation will be
$42,000. Please reply to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CARETAKER NEEDED for high-end residential buildings.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is a growing janitorial and building
maintenance firm looking for team oriented and enthusiastic
individuals to service high-end residential and commercial
buildings most of which are transit accessible. Full-time,
part-time and weekends day shift only, are available immediately
in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Port
Moody. The caretaker duties will include meeting trades people,
performing janitorial duties, performing minor repairs, having
the ability to communicate in both written and spoken English,
basic knowledge of computer (Excel/Word/email). Applicants must
have no criminal record. We offer opportunities for advancement
and attractive wages based on experience including comprehensive
health and dental benefits! If you are willing to learn and be
trained, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX will provide training. Compensation
will be discussed with applicants. Please fax your resume and
cover letter to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

COLORADO

LAPLATA COUNTY. Retired gentleman needed to do light yard work,
experienced in general home maintenance, and occasional feeding
of two cats in exchange for RV space, water and electric. Please
send your resume and references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

DURANGO, COLORADO. Seeking a full-time caretaker for an 80 acre
property. Job duties include horse feeding mornings and at night.
Irrigation and lawn care in the summer. Snow removal in the
winter. Horse knowledge and horse skills a major plus and will
expand the possibilities. Two bedroom living accommodations will
be provided in addition to utilities, a competitive salary and
health care. Would prefer a couple, hard workers, non-smokers,
self-starter, and detail oriented, long-term and stable. Please
email your resume to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX or mail resume to
Caretaker Position, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CARETAKER COUPLE needed in Poncha Springs, CO. We are looking for
a couple to manage a cabin resort in Poncha Springs, just 10
minutes away from Salida. We are a small family-owned resort with
five cabins and a common room. We are located in a secluded and
beautiful area at the base of Poncha Pass, U.S. Highway 285.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: general
grounds-keeping and cabin maintenance, overseeing the care of the
owner's pets (two cats, two dogs, and two horses), reservations
and office work, part-time cabin cleaning and bedding turn-overs,
and other duties as requested. Housing in a 30 ft. Airstream
Trailer is provided rent free on the property, but utilities are
not included. Salary is negotiable based upon experience. Please
email your resumes and references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

RANCH CARETAKER needed for a long-term position. Seeking
responsible persons with cow/calf ranch background and experience
to provide year-round care of 85-100 cow/calf ranch in the
Northern Colorado Foothills. Duties include: irrigation of
meadows, landscaping care and maintenance of fences, buildings,
vehicles and equipment. Year-round housing and salary allows
employees to have flexible hours for other interests or to enjoy
semi-retirement. Only experienced qualified people will be
considered. Credit references and your driver's license records
are required. All replies are confidential. Please fax your
resume to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

OUR INN & SUITES is looking for a husband and wife team who have
all the skills to operate a 38 unit hotel that sleeps 140 people.
Must have a minimum of one year hotel management experience (all
daily operations of the hotel), and hotel maintenance experience.
Housekeepers are in place. This is a year-round position. Must be
non-smokers. We are located at 8,100' elevation. Must be in good
health. We are looking to train in 30 days or less. Training is
40 hours/week. After training, living quarters are included - a
three bedroom/two bath, 1,350 sq. ft. house. After training,
salary will be $5,800/month for the couple. A background check
and drug testing required. If you are interested, please email
both of your resumes to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CONNECTICUT

I NEED A RELIABLE HOUSESITTER who likes cats to stay in my
Fairfield County home from September 1 through December 31, 2016.
I have three well-mannered cats to care for and am searching for
a true cat-lover. You must have good references. Please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and let me know why you would make a great
house/cat-sitter here. Thanks.

COSTA RICA

CARETAKER/RENTER WANTED for a Costa Rica beachfront home in
Zancudo, a small town on Gulfo Dulce. Contemporary two-story, two
bedroom/two bath, deck, laundry room, bodega, DSL Internet, etc.
Seeking a mature, non-smoking person/couple, one-year lease.
$400/month plus utilities and a deposit. Please contact
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX or call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX You can also
see our website at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ENGLAND

HOUSESITTER needed for our beautiful ancient longhouse in Devon
with lots of land, a stream, and log fires. Housesitters are
needed regularly through the year to look after the house and two
small well-behaved dogs usually for periods of two to three
weeks. Nothing arduous, just being around and feeding the two
pooches. Lots to see nearby, just six miles from Exeter, and 20
minutes from the coast. We've had lots of USA, Australian and NZ
housesitters - always good. Housesitters will need their own
transport or we have bikes - the nearest town is 21/2 miles away.
Your accommodation is a huge beamed bedroom with en-suite. Plenty
of logs for the fires in winter. We have all the modern
conveniences. If you are interested, please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ANYBODY FREE NOW? One or two more helpers are needed to join the
team now until the end of September. We have a festival site to
build and Helpers needed throughout the year also. We are nestled
right on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, smack-bang in the center
of southern Dorset, Bredy farm is a 300 acre family farm that
wears many hats! We raise a large flock of sheep, raise pigs,
turkey and geese and produce thousands of liters of traditional
cider every year that we sell all around the country, with plans
to expand soon. We have polytunnels and gardens and do our best
to live as sustainability as possible. Our most recent and
glamorous endeavors are the building of our brewery and hosting
of multi-day festivals on the farm with live bands, great food,
tons of quality drinks and memories that you'll hold dear to your
heart for years to come. The farm is looking for young, active
people who want to live life and get outdoors. We have plans to
provide "Glamping" and woodland skills holidays on our river
bank, hill tops and in our ancient woodlands. We are active all
year round with hundreds of different tasks so no two days are
the same. The house is heated by wood burners so there is always
woodland work. We want to provide a great experience in exchange
for a respectful amount of work on the farm. We are not an
English school, but we are happy to help those who need an
advanced understanding of English to learn provided they respect
us, our hospitality and put their best foot forward. We all sleep
under the same roof so we must work as a team. This being said,
volunteers will be expected to respect our home. Our working day
starts at 9am. Please come with a general understanding of living
with others. Keeping common areas clean, doing your part during
every meal and always helping to clean up. We are operating in a
fun, creative and beautiful environment and expect those who join
us to understand how to operate in polite society. We look
forward to hearing from you! Volunteers have rooms in their own
wing of the Dairy House. We usually look after between three or
four helpers all year round. Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE needed in London's Regent's Park ASAP.
Top salary provided for the right very-experienced couple. An
international family, moving into a newly renovated property in
Regent's Park, are looking for an experienced live-in domestic
couple. We are looking for a couple who have at least five year's
hands-on experience running a busy private family residence. You
would be responsible for the smooth running of this busy family
home with duties including and not limited to cooking for the
principals and their two children, cleaning the property to a
high standard, dealing with the laundry, changing beds, towels
etc., driving the family in and around London when required,
keeping the outside areas immaculate at all times, ensuring any
issues and light DIY is carried out, and overseeing the daily
tasks associated with keeping a large residence in tip-top shape.
You must have excellent checkable references. Accommodation is
provided. Please email your resume and references to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE needed for an eight bedroom
cottage in Hampshire. The family lives in London and come to the
property on the weekends. This is a fantastic long-term
opportunity for an experienced, positive domestic couple to work
for a Franco/British family in a charming cottage on 10 acres in
the Hampshire woodland, 40 miles southwest of London. The
housekeeper duties will include all household cleaning, laundry,
cooking to dinner party standard, managing and ordering home
supplies and organizing all household inventory; occasional child
minding. The handyperson/gardener duties include managing the
grounds, general property maintenance, enlarging vegetable
garden, managing small building projects, driving, care of the
tennis court and pool, cleaning car, security, handy person and
errands as necessary. Knowledge of caring for animals - chickens,
dogs and ponies - a plus Great accommodations provided in a
separate newly refurbished two bedroom carriage house. Statutory
holidays allowed, 28 days including bank holidays, and an
end-of-the-year bonus. The property is in a beautiful secluded
wood, close to quaint Hampshire villages and only 40 minutes by
train to London. Salary will be £800 net per week, with a
starting date of September 19th 2016. The job requires working
five days a week including weekends. Versatility and experience
essential (minimum 10 years); two full UK driving licenses
required; CRBs and excellent references necessary; good written
and spoken English; occasional requirement to travel with the
family. Basic computer knowledge essential. Please send your
resume and references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FLORIDA

FULL-TIME FARM/RANCH CARETAKER WANTED in Lake County, Florida.
Must have experience with animals, building maintenance,
landscaping, etc. Ideal candidate(s) should be self-starting,
motivated and have an eye for detail. The position is full-time.
To be considered, all interested applicants should email their
resume, references and salary requirements to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Serious inquiries only please.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX has a job opening for a caretaker who will
be responsible to secure the organization's premises. The
caretaker will live in a detached dwelling on the property while
performing security patrol duties, such as opening the premises
in the morning, closing them at night, and being on call during
evening hours, including weekends and holidays. This is not a
full-time position and more information regarding the work
schedule will be provided during pre-screening interviews. The
ideal candidate should meet the following:
 Must be able to live in a detached dwelling on the property.
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum one year of experience in the military, law enforcement
or private security preferred.
* Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
* Knowledge of Patrol Techniques, Observation Techniques and
Reporting.
* Basic Private security license preferred.
* Knowledge of the following preferred: Legal Issues, Emergency
First Aid, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Emergency Procedures,
Fire Prevention.
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
* Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with
unusual circumstances.
* Ability to work without immediate supervision and dependence on
others.
* Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a
drug test screening.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply in
person or forward your resume/application to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Candidates are welcome to apply in person
any time Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

FLORIDA/MISSOURI

LONG-TERM FEMALE CARETAKER/PARTNER needed to help work around
Southwest Florida and Missouri Ozarks rural homes. Live
rent-free, share utilities and living costs. Incentive having
legal percentage in my Living Will for being a team member,
however leaving will terminate agreement. Woman being honest,
peaceful, progressive, enthusiastic, hard-working, physically
fit, non-tobacco, love animals, and have a valid driver's
license. Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

FRANCE

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE sought for a beautiful Villa in the South
of France. We are looking for a highly experienced couple who
have previously worked in private households. The Villa is kept
to a 5 star standard and the couple must be used to working in a
similar environment. The property is used three to five months
throughout the year. The roles will include but will not be
limited to carrying out the laundry requirements of the owners
and Villa, basic gardening, maintenance of the swimming pool,
cooking/preparing three meals a day, serving at the table for
lunch and dinners, looking after the resident cat (the owner's
pet), basic maintenance and cleaning of vehicles based at the
Villa, overall running of all aspects of the Villa's upkeep and
maintenance including liaison with all local third-party
contractors, booking restaurants and other general arrangement
requirements of owners and guests, buying and arranging of
flowers, and dressing of the Villa/exterior terraces for dinner
parties and special occasions. Use of a large, recently
modernized one-bedroom apartment (house) separate from the main
house. Salary negotiable depending on experience. For those
experienced couples who have a minimum of five years' work
experience in private households, please email your resume and
references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

HAWAII

WANTED - a mature landscaper/handyperson/gardener for a very
rustic, off-grid family farm on East Maui. We are quiet and
remote. Work three hours/day. Please visit XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
to learn more and then email us at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI'I. Looking for reliable, conscious earth
stewards for a unique eco-sanctuary/retreat center in Hawai'i,
beginning August 15th, 2016. Minimum stay: four months. Longer,
if it's a mutually-beneficial exchange! Preferably a couple. Must
have a car. Ideal for those who cherish elegant, voluntary
simplicity and for whom self-inquiry, beauty, mindfulness and
integrity are important. We are asking for 18 hours per person,
per week (mostly maintaining gardens) plus utilities in exchange
for a beautiful home. (High speed internet available.) Work-trade
for single people also available throughout the year. Please see
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX For details, please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CARETAKERS WANTED in Waipio Valley, Big Island. Looking for a
couple for our River front property in exchange for landscaping
and maintenance. Live in separate caretaker quarters. Short or
long term available. Please send your resume, references and
photo to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

WE HAVE A CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION OPEN at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
on the Big Island. You can learn more about us and see photos at
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. This is a work exchange position for a
12x24 off grid cabin with a shared community kitchen, living
room, bathroom and laundry. It includes electric, water and a
share of food from the land. It is an exchange available to an
open-minded, progressive, fun loving, good hearted, solid work
ethic couple who have farm and construction/maintenance
experience as well as interest in living in conscious community
on a permaculture wellness retreat farm. It is a commitment
through September or longer for the right fit. It is 20 hour a
week work exchange with additional paid work up to 20 hours a
week. To apply, please go to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and fill out
the application at the bottom of the page. Please send it to us
along with a photo of you doing something you love! Mahalos

TROPICAL ISLAND POSITION available on a 20 acre developing farm.
Tractor and mechanic skills required. We are solar-off-grid.
Requires yard work and gardening. Expectations: clean, quiet and
on-site presence for security purposes. Background check
required. $$ based on work. Please email XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

SEEKING ONE COUPLE ONLY (retired OK) to help run a three bedroom
Inn in Paradise on the Hilo side of the Big Island of Hawaii.
This is a work trade/possible profit share opportunity for
self-starters or entrepreneurial minded folks. The positions
entail housekeeping, greeting guests, answering the phone,
placing ads online, lawn mowing, weed whacking, gardening,
handyman, and construction. No smoking, drinking or drugs allowed
on this sacred land. Must be friendly, dependable, reliable,
trustworthy and honest. You will live in a private rustic cabin,
so you must love living in nature where the fruit literally falls
off the trees. Having a retirement fund, your own income or work
at home job on the side is a plus. This opportunity starts ASAP.
From then we can re-evaluate after one to three months to see if
you are a good fit. Please send resumes to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ICELAND

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX VOLUNTEERS needed for a family farm under a
glacier. Our host for this project is a farmer's family on the
south shore of Iceland, in a beautiful area surrounded by
mountains and glaciers to the north and near the Atlantic Ocean
to the south. The inhabitants here live in constant threat of
volcanic eruptions and the area was covered by ashes during the
recent eruptions. The farm cultivates carrots and keeps cows.
This is the fifth year that XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX volunteers will
have the unique opportunity to get to know and explore this
traditional Icelandic vegetable/carrots and dairy farm. The main
tasks in this project will mainly be connected with the carrot
cultivation. Volunteers will be working in the fields, harvesting
and cleaning carrots, and removing plastic wraps and other things
from the carrot beds. Volunteers might also be asked to do some
environment/construction work in this camp; beautifying the area
and tidying up the surroundings of the farm. Volunteers might be
asked to do a bit of renovation work as well, such as some
painting preparation work if weather conditions allow. Those who
are interested in animal husbandry should feel free to drop in on
the cows in the stalls, assist in milking them or tending to them
in general. The weather conditions in Iceland are unpredictable;
be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and be sure to
bring warm clothing since most of the work will take place
outdoors. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX volunteers will stay in a fully
equipped house, in a sleeping bag accommodation sharing rooms.
Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food
supplies and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget
some traditional/typical food from your home country for an
international evening. Our host will organize free time
activities in the area, depending on the weather conditions. To
learn more, please visit XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

PROPERTY CARETAKER PROFILE

On the beach in Mexico: Mitchell and Patty
Date of Birth: October, 1966
Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Interests: Hiking, traveling, gardening, home projects, reading,
and yoga
Quote: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and
narrow-mindedness." - Mark Twain

Mitchell and the book 'A Gifted Man' by Joseph the
homeowner.

	We were on San Juan Island, Washington where we had just
finished a week-long caretaking job at a small cabin resort when
we saw The Caretaker Gazette ad for the position in Barra de
Potosi, Mexico. We immediately thought this would be a perfect
fit, especially since we had been in the Pacific Northwest for a
couple of months and were craving sunny warm weather. Almost
immediately, we responded to the ad with high hopes. Just before
we left for a camping trip on Orcas Island, the homeowner in
Barra (Franca) replied to our email asking for a recent picture
of me and Patty which we sent off right away. On Orcas we spent
another day or two trading emails back and forth with Franca. The
cell reception on Orcas was not good so I found myself standing
on picnic tables, on top of rocks, or anything else that might
improve the chance of an email getting through.
	After a couple of days, Franca informed us we were chosen to
take the position with the caveat that we could get there within
two weeks at the most ("the sooner the better"). We packed up our
truck camper and raced to catch the next ferry back to San Juan
Island where we left some of our things, got all packed up and
the next day were on our way, heading south for Barra, some three
thousand miles away. Eight days later we arrived having traveled
some 1,500 miles in the US and another 1,500 or so in Mexico.
	When we arrived at El Pez Enamorado, we walked around the
property, looking at the beach, beautiful plants and outside
showers (yes, more than one!) and just couldn't believe our luck.
The house was just a few feet from the ocean. Slowly, the reality
that we hadn't a clue started setting in...with no one there to
show us what to do or how things worked. We had a hand drawn
diagram of the property with locations for breakers, water
shutoff valves, etc., but that first week or two was a struggle.
We had both come down with a stomach bug picked up somewhere on
the drive to Barra de Potosi. On top of that, it was hot when we
got there. Really Hot! In a few short days, we had come from 20
degree sleeping bag weather to long nights in the eighties with
high humidity and even hotter days. Between being sick, the heat
and the water problems, we were questioning our decision to go
there. But, we started feeling better shortly and were getting
acclimated to the weather. We met the former caretakers and they
gave us tips about various things in the house. We started to
meet people in the village and began taking Spanish classes. The
property was wild and untamed when we arrived but little by
little, we got it under control which allowed us to simply
maintain from that point forward. We figured out ways to work
around the quirks of the two houses and how to live happily with
scorpions (we only found dead ones), mice/rats, lizards, water
bugs, roaches, snakes, bats, ants, wasps, wild dogs, and all the
other treats a tropical environment offers. We bought hammocks to
relax in, and hung them in coconut trees on the beach. In
Zihautanejo, we found the Mercado Municipal where we got fresh
fruits and vegetables for next to nothing and inexpensive meat
and seafood. Back at the house several vendors came by selling
various items: water and fresh baked bread daily, produce, and
tamales and ice cream. In the village of Barra de Potosi there
were small stores that sold anything else we might need as well
as a dozen or so small restaurants. Most days we walked on the
beach in the morning and then spent a couple of hours working in
the yard. Afterwards we worked on Spanish, went to class, or got
together later with people we'd met there. The Internet we had is
a 3G USB stick (basically a cell connection) so we didn't spend
much time online. 
	In December, our son Matthew came for a week's visit, which
corresponded with the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe. On
the night Matthew arrived, we walked down to the village and
watched as a procession of the entire village, led by a group of
girls dancing in costume who stopped to offer a blessing on each
house. The following morning, all of the village pangas (fishing
boats) came together to receive a blessing from the village
priest. As we prepared to leave Casa del Pez, it sometimes felt
like we'd been there longer than three months but other times it
felt like we just got there. Days move slowly there, like
everything else...languid in the heat and humidity, pausing to
rest in the afternoon and then melting with the evening sunset.
But somehow, the weeks seemed to pile up on top of each other at
an ever quickening pace. 
	There were many things we knew we would miss when we left there
and many we took for granted. The people of course - but we
expect one day to cross paths again there or elsewhere with many
of our new friends. Of course we also miss our morning walks on
the beach, the ocean, the sun and sand, lying in the hammocks,
shopping at the central market, and living a slow paced life.
Nevertheless, with our time almost up, we awaited the arrival of
the new caretakers from Alaska. We gave them a brief orientation
and then headed north towards home.

Another Sunset from Casa del Pez from the property
beachfront

IDAHO

LIVE-IN, YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEER CARETAKER needed for an
administrative facility along the Lower Salmon River.
Responsibilities and duties vary seasonally; primary
responsibilities are maintenance and upkeep of the historic ranch
house, surrounding facilities, and grounds including maintenance
of a garden and orchard as well as tools and other miscellaneous
equipment. The volunteer must be willing to spray noxious weeds
using a backpack or ATV sprayer in and around the ranch area
facilities and serve as an XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX liaison
interacting with the public, other visitors, and the
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX regional office. This position is in a
remote field location, approximately 65 miles south of Lewiston,
Idaho and requires a person to work without daily supervision.
Applicants need to be highly self-motivated, independent and a
good communicator as well as have the basic skills to function
effectively, efficiently and safely in a remote environment. If
you are healthy, outgoing and adventurous, this is a great unique
opportunity for you! Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for more
information.

FREE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR A CARETAKER on our acreage on the Snake
River in Owyhee County. Looking for a caretaker to mow lawns,
clean pump screens and sprinklers, and eradicate weeds around our
waterfront home. The person will have a separate floor with river
access. Must be willing to spend two hours a day keeping the
place in shape in exchange for free rent. Must supply references
and be a non-smoker. Please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX or email
your resume and reference to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

LIVE-IN BUILDING CARETAKER needed in Coeur d'Alene, ID. We own a
154-unit senior apartment building and have an immediate opening
for an after-hours building caretaker(s) to be on call nights,
weekends and holidays in exchange for free rent and utilities of
a two-bedroom apartment onsite. This is a perfect position for a
retired couple. Many of the after-hours calls are for lockouts
with occasional emergencies involving falls or plumbing which are
handled by calling 911 or on-call maintenance staff. Essential
functions include on-call emergency response after hours,
weekends and holidays, the ability to work cooperatively and
effectively with a diverse group of older adults, respond to
alarms in a quick and timely manner, the ability to discern
whether to call 911 or a family member to help a resident, and
Saturday trash pickup. Please mail your resume to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

IRELAND

AN EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER is required for a full-time, live-in
position on an historic, country estate in Northern Ireland. The
Housekeeper will be responsible for the smooth running of a
modern, family home and its associated buildings. Tasks will
include all usual household duties. This live-in position
includes accommodation in your own spacious, three bedroom,
detached house with garden, set away from the main house and
located two miles from the County town. Applicants must be animal
lovers and experienced with dogs, as well as enjoy the country.
House and dog-sitting will be a crucial part of the role. Some
cooking experience would be beneficial. The ability to work as
part of a team in order to work seamlessly with the other estate
staff is essential, and they should be happy to assist when the
family have guests. Must drive and hold a full driver's license.
This is a unique, long-term position for the right person.
Couples will also be considered. Please send your resume and
current references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

KANSAS

PARK CAMP HOST AND MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER needed from October 1
through November 30, 2016. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX are small
campgrounds with 44 campsites. You will need your own RV. The
camp host will have two major duties: visitor assistance and
facility maintenance. As an important part of the lakes visitor
assistance program the volunteer will welcome all visitors and
provide fee, rule and regulation, and other general information.
The volunteer will monitor park activities and will contact the
park ranger if a problem is observed. Facility maintenance will
include cleaning the toilet building in the park and insuring
that supplies are kept stocked in this facility. Other duties
will include roadside litter pickup, cleaning of fire rings, and
watering and maintaining flowerbeds. Volunteers will be provided
with all required administrative supplies, radios, cleaning
supplies, and other tools. Volunteer will be provided with a full
service RV site including a storage shed. Please complete the
volunteer form at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

KENTUCKY

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX located in Wallingford, KY, is seeking a
live-on premise, full-time Property Caretaker to manage the
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX property. In this role, the caretaker will
maintain a security presence at Park Lake, maintain Association
equipment in good repair and working order, mow the grounds as
needed, keep the area around the gate and residence neat and free
of trash and weeds, collect garbage from cabins, and keep
culverts and the road around the lake free of debris and tree
limbs. Must enforce all XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX rules and policies.
This is a full-time on premise role. (On-premise housing is
provided, however does not include electric and water.) All
applicants must pass a criminal history, background check and a
drug screen. Must have a valid driver's license with a reliable
and insured vehicle. Must have a general knowledge and ability to
use a mower, tractor, weed eater and other farm equipment. The
caretaker reports to the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Board of Directors.
All interested parties may contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

LOUISIANA

A NEW ORLEANS FAMILY seeks a polished couple to provide Southern
hospitality for their family and guests. Responsibilities include
housekeeping, laundry, cooking, running errands, chauffeuring,
occasional childcare, and traveling with the family several times
a year. Must be willing to work 51/2 - 6 days per week and fit in
with their family and lifestyle. Salary is commensurate with
skills and experience up to $100,000 and includes health and
dental insurance, pension/401K plan, car for work-related
purposes, and a furnished apartment with paid utilities and cable
TV. Please email your resume and references to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 

MASSACHUSETTS 

LOOKING FOR Estate Managers starting in September for an estate
in New England. This is a full-time, year round, live-in
position. Only teams of two (couples or partners) should inquire.
The managers will perform all landscaping / handyman / caretaker
duties for the 30 acre estate. We are looking for those with
formal landscaping/gardening training and experience, and stable
employment history. Please send your resumes to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for consideration.

CARETAKER/HANDYPERSON needed in Needham. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in
Needham is seeking a part-time Caretaker/Handyperson for eight
hours a week (over three days, must include a few Sunday hours).
Hours are flexible. Payment will be $20/hour. One or more years'
experience caring for a building preferred. Must supply
references. Please see our job description and application at
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for more
information and application.

CARETAKER NEEDED. We are looking for a responsible compassionate
person to live in Leicester, MA. The caretaker will be provided
with a private bedroom, living room, and bath. Will need to
oversee services for an 86-year-old male with early dementia.
Occasional cooking and cleaning required. Terms negotiable.
Please send your resume to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

MEXICO

HOUSESITTER needed in Puerto Morelos (near Cancun and Playa del
Carmen) on the Yucatan Peninsula now through September 17, 2016.
I have two dogs (a Lab outside and Faux Dalmatian inside) and one
outside cat (no other pets please). I need someone willing to pay
utilities (includes wireless internet, VOIP US phone, satellite
TV). No stipend, and responsible for all expenses. A Spanish
speaker is preferred but not required (for interaction with
locals in case of hurricane prep). Willing to care for my home
during hurricane advisories; prepare house and finalize plans
with neighbors if evacuation desired. We help and support each
other and I would leave a contingency plan for animals and
closure of home); prefer someone with hurricane experience! To
apply, please email your resume, recent photos and three
checkable references to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include
the words 'Puerto Morelos Housesit Assignment' in the subject
line for screening.

MICHIGAN

INN MANAGERS needed for an 18-room luxury bed and breakfast in
Saugatuck, MI. A year-round opportunity awaits an experienced
professional couple at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Work creatively with
the new owners of this rebranded, renovated property to provide
exciting experiences for all guests, while exceeding guests' high
expectations. The couple must have creative culinary skills with
a passion for food along with ability to manage inventory,
shopping, and accommodate dietary requests. Applicants must be
physically fit, computer literate, possess a positive attitude,
passion for guest service, handling guests' concerns and
providing resolutions in a professional manner. Maintenance and
upkeep of the hotel and grounds are essential. Onsite housing,
vacation, education, and compensation based on experience with
bonus offered as well as two days off per week. Non-smokers, no
pets, please. Please send your cover letter, professional
references and detailed job history showing lodging experience
within the past two years to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

MINNESOTA

CARETAKER COUPLE needed. We are searching for a live on site
caretaker couple for a condominium in Saint Louis Park, in
Hennepin County, Minnesota. The work days are Monday through
Thursday, plus every other weekend. General maintenance and
cleaning required. CPO certified preferred. Please email your
resume to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FULL-TIME CARETAKER needed to live on site, for luxury apartments
in Hopkins/Minnetonka. Do you have experience as an apartment
building caretaker, a cleaning person, and/or as a hotel
housekeeper and the desire to make things shine for others? If
so, join the team XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, a highly-respected,
multi-award winning Minnesota top workplace for six consecutive
years, and the team at Greenfield Apartments! The staff at our
324-unit luxury apartment community nestled in the naturally
beautiful Opus Park Reserve located on the border (literally!) of
Minnetonka and Hopkins seeks a hardworking, self-motivated
individual to join their team to perform common area/building
cleaning, and grounds keeping duties on a routine/daily basis and
to perform a portion of the community's apartment turnovers as
necessary. The person in this position will work 40 hours per
week, with duties assigned throughout all seven days of the week
(the work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, but every
third week there are some weekend work hours required). The
caretaker also performs a share of the properties' after-hours
emergency on-call duties. The compensation is paid in the form of
a rent allowance that can be applied to a one, two or three
bedroom apartment home. The person in this position must be able
to live at the apartment community. A comprehensive benefits
package, including medical and dental insurances, is also
available. To apply, please complete our employment application
form here: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CARETAKER NEEDED at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in Brooklyn Center.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is looking for a caretaker to clean and
maintain the common areas, property/grounds to create a pleasant
atmosphere for residents. This includes vacuuming, window
washing, mopping, picking up trash on the property, sweeping
around dumpsters, changing light bulbs, cleaning vacant
apartments, etc. Other duties may include delivering notices,
inspecting apartments, shoveling/salting sidewalks in the winter
time. Customer service and strong communications skills are
required. We require that you live at the property which means
you have to qualify as a resident and to live at this particular
property. Must have previous cleaning experience. Caretaking
experience is preferred. Must be available the first and last day
of the month to clean turns. Must be available for rotated
on-call responsibilities (which usually includes evenings and
weekends). The schedule will be 78.95 hours/month. Compensation
will be $750.00 monthly rent credit. If you are interested in
this position you must apply online at our application site
located at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CARETAKER/MAINTENANCE PERSON needed in the South Metro of
Minneapolis. A medium size apartment complex is looking for
someone who has experience with light duty property maintenance
and an ability to work with people for basic problem solving and
a willingness to live on site. Duties would include basic upkeep,
move-out clean ups and apartment showings. The property is rural
and not on a bus line. Compensation is dependent upon your
qualifications. To apply, please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX to
discuss your qualifications and salary expectations.

MONTANA

COOK/INNKEEPER WANTED for a small country XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,
MT. Duties include cooking, housekeeping, laundry, tending to
guests and some light maintenance. Room and board provided plus a
wage. The position runs from now until the end of November.
Please send your resume and references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

RANCH HELP WANTED in Southeastern Montana. Competitive salary,
housing, and benefits provided. Please send your resume to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I AM LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT HARD WORKING, responsible and reliable
couple to live and work at our ranch in beautiful central Montana
through October. Primary responsibilities would be lawn care,
maintenance, some light ranch work such as feeding cows and
maintaining a drip-line irrigation system, as well as some
cooking and cleaning. Modest housing provided. No drinking, no
smoking, no kids. Bilingual a must. Must be US citizen or legal
status. For the right couple, this will be an annual six-month
position. A background check will be run. Please send personal
information, prior work experience, and references to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

NEVADA

RANCH CARETAKER needed as soon as possible. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
is a beautiful Hunting and Fishing Ranch, 100+ miles northeast of
Las Vegas, in Elgin, a ghost town located between Caliente and
Carp, Nevada. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is located on the eastern
banks of the Meadow Valley Wash off of Nevada State Route 317.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is a game bird preserve open for hunting
pheasants and chukar. We are looking for a full-time caretaker to
live here. There is a place to live with full utilities. Must be
a handyman. For more info please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Las Vegas. We are currently in
search of a part-time property caretaker to look after a three
bedroom vacation property. The pay is $17 per hour and the hours
are flexible. Hours will vary depending on how busy things are
but are expected to be between 10-30 hours a month. The job is
perfect for someone looking to supplement their income with a job
that offers flexibility. The duties will include ensuring the
property is ready prior to each guests stay, inspecting the
property for any maintenance issues, and helping guests if they
have issues at the property. The closer you live to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in Las Vegas the better. Please respond via
our website in order to submit your application and your resume:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

NEW JERSEY

LONG-TERM CARETAKER needed in Clifton. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is
looking for an experienced veterinary long-term caretaker to join
our staff on a part-time basis. As a member of our staff your
duties will include, walking and feeding dogs, feeding and caring
for cats, medicating animals, occasionally assisting in general
practice, laundry, and cleaning. Nights and alternating weekends
a must. To apply, please fax your resume to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
No phone calls please.

BASKING RIDGE AREA - Housesitter needed from November 1 to
December 31, 2016, to look after three dogs, two cats, seven
goldfish, and our garden. You will be responsible for feeding our
animals, and watering the indoor plants, no exercise required for
the pets. Our pets are very well-behaved, so you should have no
problems with them. We would prefer a live-in housesitter, but
will also consider twice daily visits to our home for
feeding/watering duties from any local applicants. Please email
why you would be interested in housesitting and taking care of
our pets, and provide at least three checkable references. Please
email XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX as soon as you can. Thanks.

SINGLE INDIVIDUAL wanted as a Maintenance/Caretaker for a 19 room
rooming house in Keansburg, NJ. Responsibilities include
housekeeping and light landscaping. Must live on site. The
caretaker receives a small stipend and a rent-free, small
one-bedroom, as compensation. The ideal candidate will ensure the
proper maintenance and upkeep of the facility is done, assists in
developing consumer's ability to maintain individual residents on
basic cleaning and safety, establish and execute a formalized
preventative maintenance schedule for the facility, i.e. changing
locks, changing lighting fixtures, stripping and waxing floors,
installing shades, etc., submit requisitions for necessary
maintenance/repair supplies to the residential services manager
on a weekly basis and control the inventory of supplies, complete
the monthly physical plant and fire safety audit of the facility,
and participate in moving clients in and out of the facility.
Resumes may be faxed to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

JOB OPENING AVAILABLE for an energetic live-in couple to run a 24
room independent motel in Toms River, New Jersey. The candidate
should be fluent in English and should be computer literate.
Responsibilities will include front desk, housekeeping, and minor
maintenance. Experience preferred. You must be flexible,
reliable, dependable, trustworthy and have a willingness to go
above and beyond. Please email your cover letter, resume and
salary expectation to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for immediate
consideration.

NEW MEXICO

WANTING TO START DIALOGUE. Expect funding before next
publication, for move from Clovis, NM to the Albuquerque area
(may entail one month medical stay in Denver, CO). Need general
contractor, jack-of-all-trades type, for enjoyable tiny house
building project, plus ongoing holistic health, elder care, food
prep, cleaning, etc., with help possibly needed locating property
and making the move. If a possible match, please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX to discuss.

NEW MEXICO HOUSE SITTER WANTED. Living in guest house, caring for
six equines and three dogs at 400 acre ranch for one month or
more in Madrid during October/November/December 2016. Horse care
experience essential. Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

NEW YORK

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED PERSON/COUPLE to handle farm repairs,
fencing, gardening, landscaping, animal chores.  Skills: tractor,
carpentry abilities, positive attitude.  No smoking. We are
activists and environmentalists, committed to sustainable rural
development and training new farmers. The work is five days each
week, approximately eight hours/day, varying seasonally. We offer
a one bedroom furnished apartment with private entrance, kitchen,
bathroom, living room, Wi-Fi, and utilities. Enjoy our produce,
eggs, goat milk, and participate in farm programs. The above
framework is open to modifications depending on your skills and
interests. For more details about the farm, please visit
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and then email XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

AWARD WINNING, BEAUTIFUL XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in New York State's
Lake George/Saratoga Springs area. 31 year Innkeepers looking to
sit back and mentor a couple to oversee the daily operations of a
13 room Inn (26 Inn guests) catering to couples. The couple
should have individual talents that complement each other.
Combined talents should include, knowledge of general
maintenance, breakfast cooking and baking and the patience to
oversee housekeeping and staff. A knowledge of computers and
social media is a plus. Must be physically fit, energetic and
hard working. No prima donnas! Must be willing to learn the
realities of Innkeeping with the ability to multi task. Good
people skills are important to interact with the Inn guests.
Duties include everything the Innkeepers do. The Innkeepers are
open to new ideas to better the guest experience. A one bedroom
apartment in the Inn is included with a salary. Non-smokers
preferred, no pets.  If you ever thought that you might want to
own a B&B one day, this is the perfect hands on training
position. Please email us at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX with your
resumes, references, and a letter stating why you would be right
for this position.

A SMALL DOG BOARDING FACILITY needs a responsible person or
couple to look after our dogs. The property is located in upstate
New York. You must love dogs. A couple who could also be handy
with property care and some improvement changes in the farmhouse
would be great. Background check required, and must drive and
speak perfect English. Please email to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX or
call me at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Thank you.

CARETAKER WANTED. Exchange room and board for work around my
cabin now through September. Must have construction ability, and
a clean driver's license. No smokers, drinkers or drugs. Please
contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

NEW ZEALAND

I AM LOOKING FOR ONE OR MORE PEOPLE for an undetermined length of
time (fine if it's one night or a couple weeks) in Dunedin, a
city at the head of Otago Harbour on the South Island's southeast
coast. Work around the house including section levelling,
cleaning, window washing, garden/site maintenance, etc. for four
hours per day, six days per week in trade for the following (will
consider less for skilled/artistic trade): a queen size bed and
single mattress, use of my mountain bike, and I have two kayaks
available. I live in a private section, about two kms from town,
which has good food, and some transport. For more information,
please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

WORK EXCHANGE available for Lodge Assistants.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is an Old Nurses Home and Doctors Residence
converted to offer visitors from NZ and overseas a unique holiday
experience. We have guests departing daily for the Tongariro
Crossing, the Whanganui River Journey, and the Bridge to Nowhere
plus several fantastic mountain bike trails. We also run Murder
Mystery parties for groups of 10 - 40 people and host family
reunions, birthday parties and other special events. We are
constantly undergoing renovations to improve our facilities and
as we're set within five acres of parklike grounds there are
plenty of gardening jobs to do. As a Lodge Assistant you will
help with cleaning, cooking, outdoor tasks such as watering the
garden, picking up leaves and looking after our pet goat. Snowy
Waters is located in a small rural town near Tongariro and
Whanagnui National Parks. Our setting is private and peaceful
with amazing views of the mountains. In return for your hard
work, we offer three meals per day plus accommodation in your own
room. On days off you can use our bikes to explore the region.
Due to the time it takes to train we ask for a minimum four week
commitment. We do take volunteers throughout the year. We also
welcome help from tradespeople i.e.; those who can paint,
plaster, tile, build or plumb. There may be a paid job for
skilled tradespeople. Please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

NORTH CAROLINA

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE CARETAKER needed for an apartment site in
Shelby, NC, approximately 20 hours per week. This is a great
opportunity for an individual with basic knowledge of painting,
plumbing and carpentry. Some grounds maintenance required. Must
have dependable transportation and own basic hand tools. Must be
honest, dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
Salary based on experience. Experience a plus, but will train the
right person. A credit and background check is required. Please
fax your resume or letter of interest to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

OKLAHOMA

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small working ranch/training facility.
Long-term stability, a peaceful environment, and private, fully
furnished, nicely appointed rent-free accommodations for up to
two adults with paid utilities and DirecTV are all part of the
numerous benefits included in the caretaker position that is
currently available at our ranch and training/breeding facility
located in Southern Oklahoma. The daily duties for the caretaking
position are simple and straightforward. There are no long hours,
heavy lifting, or arduous labor such as cleaning stalls or
carrying bales of hay. This is not a grunt job. The caretaker(s)
will assist owners with feeding, watering, and caring for horses
and other livestock at least twice a day in addition to providing
security. We offer long-term stable, secure, peaceful, rent-free,
tax-free fully furnished, nicely appointed living accommodations
in exchange for caretaking duties as described. Qualified
caretaker candidates will be mature, not less than 45 years of
age, in relatively good physical condition and without any type
of medical condition that would prohibit or limit their ability
to assist the owners and perform the various daily tasks of the
caretaker position. Along with these specific requirements a
qualified candidate will have a verifiable background,
references, and both knowledge and work history that reflects
ranching or caretaking experience that includes daily care of 15
or more horses as well as cattle. This position is for a working
ranch - not a hobby farm. Candidates for this position must have
verifiable references reflective of having performed work on a
ranch, farm, or at a training or breeding facility. Candidates
must be able to handle horses of all ages if necessary. Riding is
not a requirement but would be appreciated. Additional employment
opportunities are available for applicants with maintenance,
handyman, mechanical, administrative or computer skills. We are
laid back, low key, and easy to get along with under most
circumstances. We treat our employees with the same courtesy,
respect, honesty, and fairness that we expect in return. Worthy
candidates for this position are invited to come share with us
and enjoy the peaceful environment of our ranch and
training/breeding facility that is also our private sanctuary,
personal space, and the headquarters of our numerous business
enterprises. With all this in mind, we aren't trying to fill this
position quickly or with simply anyone who qualifies. We are
looking for the ideal candidate that not only meets the
qualifications, but also understands our chosen lifestyle,
accepts and adopts our way of doing things, and fits in with all
that we do. We hope to find someone who is savvy enough to both
acknowledge and appreciate the numerous benefits associated with
this unique position. If you qualify, please send a detailed
resume or chronological outline of your recent work history along
with a list of verifiable references for immediate consideration
to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX You may call or text
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm, for more
information and to schedule an interview.

OREGON

LONG-TERM, PART-TIME JOBS AVAILABLE FOR A MIDDLE AGED COUPLE.
Salaries provided with a secluded river cabin, paid utilities,
and satellite TV. The property consists of two beautiful forested
private islands. Positions are available now for a trustworthy
pair to work on Oregon's famed Rogue fishing river for an
informal retired couple. We are seeking an experienced gardener,
housekeeper and good cook to maintain multiple gardens and lawns,
feed horses, clean corals, run and maintain the farm equipment
and irrigation system. Should possess cheerful sense of humors
and respect privacy. Require a clean driver's license and the
ability to pass background checks. Sober habits - smoke free
cabin. Please send resumes to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

REMOTE 300 ACRE OREGON RANCH needs caretaker(s). Surrounded by
National Forest, the nearest neighbor is ten miles away. Winter
access limited some years. Cabin provided, solar electricity.
Small stipend, additional paid work available, especially cutting
firewood, building maintenance and construction, and vehicle
mechanizing. Please email XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

EASTERN OREGON, two different positions/locations available:  #1
Northeastern Oregon in the Blue Mountains/Pines - this one is a
paying job, RV space possible or old singlewide/fixable. Needing
six acres horse fenced, rockbuck style and block retaining wall
built for arena, plus odd jobs. #2 is in the Ontario, Oregon
area, a small ranchette, which needs live-in help. An
Electromagnetic Frequency sensitive lady needs errands run, calls
made, and watering. This would be ideal if you could also do
handyman/carpentry/groundskeeping work. No smoking/drugs. A
female is preferred, but I'm open to alternatives. There is
possible room for another horse or an RV too! Please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

PENNSYLVANIA

CARETAKER NEEDED, in my home located 12 miles outside of
Uniontown. We live in Isabella, in Luzerne Township in Fayette
County. I have a 54-year-old fiancé who is not in the best
of health. I work for the Fire Department and do wildfire
containment, so I'm all over the United States and I don't know
when I have to go. I'm looking for a female caretaker to stay
with her when I have to go. We have a six bedroom house, a
Pitbull dog who is very friendly, and a cat. I never know exactly
how long I am going to be gone for. She is very capable of taking
care of herself, but I would just like to have a companion with
her and not leave her alone. If interested, please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FULL-TIME PARISH CARETAKER needed. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in
Broomall, PA has an immediate opening for a full-time caretaker
who will have both custodial and handyman responsibilities. The
ideal candidate should have the natural drive to ensure that our
church and facilities are consistently in pristine condition and
takes pride in his or her work. The caretaker will be responsible
for the overall cleanliness of the Church, Community Center and
Education Center. Perform day-to-day custodial activities in a
proper, effective and efficient manner. Use checklists or other
work activity sheets. Clean and sanitize restrooms and common
areas using established practices and procedure. Clean, dust, and
wipe furniture and pews; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors;
empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; refill restroom
dispensers; polish metal fixtures. Prepare facilities, routinely
changing room setups (moving tables and chairs) as required for
various events and facility rentals, monitoring events, removing
trash and handling building opening, night closings, locking
doors, turning off lights, etc. Clean and sanitize kitchens using
established practices and procedure. Perform outside cleaning and
related activities such as sweeping, shoveling snow and salting,
watering flower pots, etc. Assist in ensuring fire drills and
emergency evacuation procedures are followed, and fire alarm
equipment is serviced. Program HVAC system to support scheduled
activities and events, and operate elevator equipment. The
successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of basic
custodial equipment and functions; basic knowledge of cleaning
products and the ability to relate well with staff and the
general public. Candidate must be at least 21 years of age and
possess a high school diploma or GED. A minimum of one year of
custodial experience and a valid driver's license and access to a
car is required. Living within five miles of Broomall is
considered a plus. Compensation will be competitive and based on
experience. To apply please email your resume to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and include the word Caretaker in the
Subject Line.

RHODE ISLAND 

FACILITIES MANAGER/PROPERTY CARETAKER needed in Harrisville, RI.
The XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, located on 220 acres in Harrisville is
one of the premier Shooting Sports Clubs in New England. Founded
in the 1940's, the 500+ Member Club boasts: a Rifle and Pistol
Range, Pistol Pits, Trap and Skeet Fields, Sporting Clays and
Five Stand, 3D Archery, a new Indoor Pistol Range, Fishing Ponds,
outdoor Pavilion and a new Club House, Event Hall and commercial
Kitchen. We are seeking a live on premise, full-time Facilities
Manager and Property Caretaker to manage our facilities and
property. In this role, the Facilities Manager/Caretaker will
interact with Club Members and the general public in regards to
the Club, Sporting and other social Events in person, by phone
and by email, monitor routine and non-routine maintenance
schedules and emergency calls for physical plant maintenance and
repair, provide daily and routine maintenance and cleaning of
facilities that include the Club House, Bar, Kitchen, Event Hall
and restrooms, provide daily inspection of outdoor facilities and
secure all buildings and club areas after dark, manage bar and
general kitchen inventory and order to maintain stock levels as
needed, purchase and receive scheduled deliveries from authorized
vendors, suppliers and distributors for authorized club
functions, purchase and pick up supplies and dry goods as needed
from vendors and suppliers, provide detailed reports of supplies,
ordering and cash-out, and maintain a daily log of activities.
The appropriate individual will have demonstrated experience in
the following:
-	Great communications skills for interacting with the public
in-person, via phone and by email.
-	Facilities, property, club, event, restaurant or bar
management. (Preferred)
-	Purchasing and management of kitchen, bar and/or event
inventories and supplies.
-	Computer and reporting skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel,
email and other tools.
-	A passion for the Outdoors, Shooting Sports and Fishing are
highly desirable but not required. 
-	Have a ServSafe Certification (Preferred).
This is a full-time, on premise role with a competitive salary
based on experience. On-premise housing is provided that includes
electric, heating and cable. All applicants must pass a criminal
history, drug screen, and credit checks. This is a drug free
facility. Must have a valid driver's license with a reliable and
insured vehicle. Health benefits are not provided for this
position. Please mail your resume and complete contact
information to The XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Please, no phone calls.

TENNESSEE

VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST needed now through September 26, 2016
at Center Hill Lake, located in Middle Tennessee near Smithville.
We are looking for a couple or individual who love(s) to camp and
would be interested in volunteering for an end-of-summer
position. Typical duties will include: Checking campers in two
days per week, being a point of contact for visitors, collecting
money, promoting the Corps water safety initiative, light
maintenance duties, trail maintenance, promoting and assisting
with campground programs, and other duties that may arise
throughout the season. You will need to work a minimum of 20
hours per week. Applicants should have the ability to be bonded
and capable of handling recreation use fees, have the ability to
communicate effectively with the public, and maintain a set
schedule and turn in progress report of duties performed. A
campsite will be available for volunteer use. Volunteers must
provide their own camper (must be in good repair and appearance).
To apply, please complete our application form at
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TEXAS

LOOKING FOR A MAN AND WIFE TEAM for maintenance grounds keeping
on a Texas Hill Country ranch and resort. Would need to be
computer literate, outgoing and personable. Must have your own
RV. The owners will furnish space and all utilities per month
plus salary. This would be perfect for a retired couple. Please
mail your resume and references to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

NEED AN EXPERIENCED RANCH AND FARM WORKER in the Central Texas
area. Duties include caring for cattle, mixing feed for cattle
and horses, fence repair, welding pens and corrals. House and
pickup included. To apply, please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

WANTED - a hard-working ranch foreman for a Bastrop County, Texas
ranch, with 3,000 acres plus lease land. 500 calves weaned each
year with others preconditioned over the winter for summer
grazing in Oklahoma. We plant 500 acres of oats each year. You
must be able to doctor calves, maintain ranch equipment, pens,
etc., and perform minor carpentry, electrical repair, water line
maintenance and some fence building. Strong organizational skills
are required to supervise additional ranch hands. Good housing
and pay available for a hard worker. Please send your resume to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

DALLAS, TEXAS. Seeking a mature, energetic couple for a
long-term, live-in position. Full-time, includes rotating on-call
time. Private furnished guesthouse, with utilities and salary
provided. Must be self-motivated, honest, dependable and
hardworking. Common sense a must! Need team players, with
excellent English. Grounds and buildings are immaculately
maintained. Home maintenance and groundskeeping experience
required. Duties also include general/detailed housekeeping, some
cooking, laundry, ironing and chauffeuring. Must be computer
literate, have a valid driver's license and be drug free. Please
email your cover letter, resumes and photo to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

UTAH

A HOUSESITTING POSITION is available in suburban Salt Lake City
from mid-October until around June 2017, while the owners are out
of the country. It's a large, five bedroom, fully furnished house
with all amenities in an upscale neighborhood, near schools and
shopping centers, and close to the I-15. Very light duties are
expected and include watering the plants, taking care of the yard
and communicating with the owners via email, or by cell phone if
any emergencies develop. We also just received a new puppy, so
dog care will be required. If interested, please write to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please include references and your past
housesitting experience. Thank you.

VERMONT

WINTER CARETAKER WANTED: Reliable and rugged individual, family
or companions to live in a rural Vermont home, in exchange for
caretaking duties from September 2016 through May 2017. Resident
on property, the Caretaker is the point person during the winter
when the owners are absent. Furnished apartment with propane
appliances, propane, wood stove provided. The 400 acre property
is isolated, with exquisite scenery and wildlife; lakes, forest,
meadows surrounded by protected land in Mt. Holly, Vermont.
Additional employment is available in nearby Ludlow and ski
areas. You can view details - no password needed at
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please email your resume and cover letter to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

CABIN, LAND USE AVAILABLE on a beautiful Southern Vermont
property in exchange for caretaking/animal care. After three
years, our current caretaker couple will be leaving, thus we are
looking for two adults who are responsible, conscientious,
trustworthy, energetic and who meet our requirements, to take
their place, to live on-site, full-time, in a picturesque,
rustic, quiet, small cabin that is on a 100-acre beautiful
property with a 230-year-old historic farmhouse, barns, and other
outbuildings, in Windham County, VT. The cabin is across a quiet
dirt road from our home and is offered in exchange for weekly
chores which will include daily animal care (currently sheep,
chickens), vegetable/flower gardening, light construction,
pasture management, painting, land clearing, property oversight
and snow removal. The caretakers must be competent at animal
care, climbing ladders, cutting firewood, gardening, and keeping
the property well-tended. The work will involve about 20
hours/week, including weekend work (mandatory) - some for pay and
the rest in exchange for the exclusive use of the cabin. We will
also pay your utilities and provide a shared laundry room, use of
the private trails/woods, sledding hills, pastures, tennis court,
pond and nearby lake. The unfurnished cabin (about 280 sq. ft.)
is insulated, has simple electricity, a Vermont Castings wood
stove, a sleeping loft accessed by a ladder, and a covered porch
overlooking a pond. There is no running water, kitchen or toilet
in the cabin. Available for the caretakers' use is a rustic "barn
house" that is across the dirt road from the cabin, which
contains a large camp kitchen, outdoor stone BBQ, bathroom with
shower, laundry room, and three-season outdoor hot water shower.
At times, the "barn house" is shared with other caretakers,
and/or our guests but primarily is for the use of the caretakers.
There is plenty of room for your own garden; a gentle dog and/or
cat is fine. No smoking/drugs permitted anywhere on the property.
Experience with gardening, farm animal care, tractor
operation/upkeep, property maintenance, chain saw/power tools is
required. Being trustworthy, responsible, neat and considerate is
mandatory. This is for a planned two to three year commitment or
longer. Two persons are needed, as some jobs require such and to
provide needed coverage. An extensive background check will be
undertaken. Please send a detailed letter describing your current
situation, your background and experience, skills and any
questions. Please email your resume to caretakergazette@gmail.com
and include the words 'Southern Vermont' in the subject line for
screening.

VIRGINIA

SEEKING AN ORGANIZED, ENERGETIC and customer oriented individual
or couple to act as Innkeeper(s) for an expanding Virginia Inn
that reaches a varied audience from corporate to leisure guests.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to cooking,
inventory management, shopping, managing and scheduling staff,
marketing and social media, reservations, housekeeping, and
overall accountability to owner. Must be team players and
understand the nuances of providing the best experience for all
guests and team members. This year-round position includes
off-site housing, health insurance, paid vacation and a bonus for
the right candidate. Previous lodging experience is required and
compensation will be offered as appropriate. No smoking. Vehicle
required. Please email your resume, references and cover letter
to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX in southwestern Virginia (60 miles west of
Roanoke and 20 minutes to Virginia Tech) is seeking an assistant
Innkeeper. We are a 7-room Select Registry award-winning property
located in the New River Valley. The ideal candidate will have a
minimum of two years' experience in a boutique lodging
establishment and possess exceptional people skills. The right
person should be well organized, have a sense of humor,
enthusiastic personality with sensitivity and be self-motivated.
Candidates will need to climb stairs and be physically able to
lift at least 25 lbs. We are a non-smoking and pet-free property.
The job requirements include reservations, guest check-in and
departure, breakfast preparation, some housekeeping, marketing,
computer literate, superstar in the owner's absence. Housing
provided along with paid vacation and salary commensurate with
experience. This is a full-time year round position. Please
forward your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

WASHINGTON

BRING IN YOUR OWN 5TH WHEEL for year round living in the Palouse,
the rolling wheat fields of Washington. Private home on 10 acres
needs maintenance during the Spring until Fall. Lawn, flower
beds, garden, weeding, handyman upkeep. In the winter just keep
an eye on the two dogs and two cats. Must be a non-smoker, single
or couple. Please contact me at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE HELP WANTED in the Spokane Valley. Full-time,
Christian couple wanted for general property maintenance for the
owner's commercial properties as well as the owner's home.
Commercial property maintenance skills required with experience
and good working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry,
sheet-rocking, painting, yard and sprinklers. Also some auto
maintenance. Positions will include house and commercial bathroom
cleaning. Computer and basic office skills very helpful. Must be
non-smoking, no drugs or alcohol. Valid driver's licenses
required. Need resumes and references and you will be subject to
a background check. Compensation includes on-site residence and
utilities. Only husband and wife couples need apply. Please
respond to Caretaker Position, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

WEST VIRGINIA

VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOSTS needed at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX from
Labor Day through October 10, 2016. Volunteers will need their
own RV. This is a great opportunity to learn the most widely used
federal reservation system in the country! Volunteers needed to
work in the fee booth typically four hours per day, three days on
and three days off, for registering campers and collecting fees
using the NRRS computer system. In addition, hosts should be
available to assist campers by providing information, handing out
materials, and reporting problems. In exchange for these
services, a RV campsite with electric, water, and sewer hook ups
will be provided. Our host sites are located in a campground that
does not allow pets. To apply, please complete the volunteer
application located at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

WISCONSIN

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE needed. Do you enjoy working outdoors?
Do like to hunt and fish? A long-term, live-in
caretaker/groundskeeper position is available on a beautiful
private lake estate near Pickerel, WI on 700 private acres. A
three bedroom home will be provided. The caretaker couple will
have the full use of the property, and must have a strong work
ethic, be trustworthy and have a sense of responsibility. Must be
self-motivated and able to work without supervision. Duties
include but not limited to, lawn care, trail maintenance, vehicle
maintenance, and general handyman skills, including work with a
chainsaw and power tools. Winter responsibilities are generally
limited to snow plowing. The ideal candidate would be a recently
retired couple with an outside income. A small salary will be
provided. Please email your resume and references to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

PROPERTY CARETAKER needed for a multi-family property. Must live
on-site, in Oconomowoc, WI. Must be a two-person team with
previous caretaking experience. One person must be available 24
hours. To apply, please mail your letter of experience to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

WYOMING

PROFESSIONAL CARETAKERS WANTED. Full-time caretakers wanted to
manage a compound of four homes in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Married
couples only please. No young children. The properties are
located in Teton National Park and are 23 miles from the south
gate of Yellowstone National Park. The homes are used for family
and company outings. This is a caretaker's dream job. Only
experienced caretakers or estate managers please apply.
Applicants must have a proven record of attention to detail and
management skills. Duties include: maintenance; housekeeping;
lawn care and landscaping; management of property vehicles; event
planning; cooking, when required, and the ability to manage all
the financial aspects for the properties; among other job
responsibilities. Must pass a background check, have a good
driving record, good communication and management skills,
physically fit, self-motivated, good judgment and ability to work
independently and be positive and flexible. Competitive salary
and benefits, including healthcare and 401K. Compensation
includes living quarters in a 1,800 square foot, three bedroom
cabin backing to a creek and Teton National Forrest. You'll see
lots of wildlife - moose, bear, and elk on the back deck of the
cabin. Please send a current resume and references to
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX No phone calls please.

SITUATIONS-WANTED ADS

Experienced 48-year-old male, ranch manager, caretaker, horse
farrier available. Cattle ranch and dairy farm experience.
Carpentry and cooking skills, make this an all-round self-starter
with great attitude and ability, some tractor and equipment
driving as well as team and single harness horse driving. Please
call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Live-In Caretaker Available in California; prefer Northern
California or the Central Coast. Single male, 65, with much
housesitting, pet-sitting/care, grounds keeping, light
maintenance, gardening, cooking, and property/security guard
experience. Available long-term or permanent. I do no smoking,
alcohol, drugs or pot. I keep no pets. I have a current
California driver's license, registration and car insurance. My
pickup truck is available to give you safe rides and deliveries.
Can email you my resume with good references. I need clean, quiet
living quarters with the above job. Please call soon: Cell
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, San Francisco, California or email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Couple with child. Prefer positions in Washington or Montana, but
will consider anything interesting. Vast experience including
Facilities Maintenance, Groundskeeping, Housekeeping, Childcare,
Personal Care for Elderly and Special Needs, Large and Small
Animals, Tree Care, Sustainable Agriculture, Adventure Sports,
Construction, Equipment Operation, and more. Capable,
Responsible, Have References. Please contact
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Energetic and flexible couple seeking a salaried, permanent,
property management/caretaker position. He has over 20 years'
experience in the tree service industry, as well as extensive
knowledge of carpentry, landscaping, horse and pet care, and
various aspects of equipment and building maintenance. She is
college educated, proficient in farm and staff management,
organic gardening, and native plant gardening. Together we've
maintained, and made substantial improvements to a 140 acre
estate, with an orchard, large vegetable garden, several ponds,
trails, and several structures. Eight years' experience in
property management and caretaking in Dutchess County, New York;
we are multilingual, with excellent references. Willing to
relocate. For more information, please contact
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Family of Four Seeking Caretaking Opportunity in Sonoma County,
California. Willing to consider other locations. Husband is a
licensed general contractor, and owns his own business. Wife is a
stay at home mom, experienced in childcare, gardening, and light
bookkeeping. Both are organized, hardworking, multi-talented,
very creative nature/animal loving people. Able to provide 15-20
hours work per week in exchange for housing. Please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mature Buddhist Asian Female Registered Nurse: Housesitting close
to Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA area. Housekeeping, water
plants, etc. I work full-time. Have (2)-20 lbs. crated dogs, ages
14-15. I don't plan to get new dogs but they are my family.
Please consider :) Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mature hard working dedicated lady can care for you, your loved
ones, house, pets, etc. Have 15+ years as LPN with impeccable
references.  Will relocate anywhere. Please call
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Self-Starter, Responsible, Detailed Handyman looking for
Property/Estate Management/Hospitality or similar options. Will
relocate for the right position. Have passport... Experienced
Apartment Manager in Albuquerque for 80 +units. Responsibilities
in Apartment Repair/Preventative Maintenance,
Electrical/Plumbing/Painting, Grounds Maintenance, Tenant
Retention/Relations, Leasing, Move-ins, Move Outs, Emergency
Contact Person, including On-Site Managing, Supervising Work from
Outside Vendors when needed. Food/Beverage experience.
Neighborhood President, leader within community establishing a
positive presence... Tourist Volunteer, Friendly and
Professional. Please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Caretaker/Security/Boat Captain available, prefer remote
locations. References, details available. Please contact
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Experienced House-Sitter looking for jobs in Washington State to
supplement an online teaching income. Animals okay. References
available. Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Phone:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

Couple Available to meet your caretaking, property management and
housesitting needs in the Santa Fe, NM area. Skilled in
maintenance, repairs, carpentry, painting, landscaping,
gardening, trades contracting, cleaning, and organizing.
Experienced, competent, and dependable. Please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

In search of a caretaking/housesitter position. I am a nurse with
28 years' experience and would like a paying nurse or
caretaker/housesitter position. I live in the south Atlanta, GA
area. I have a service dog that will be with me. I am an animal
lover and have a chicken, cat, horse (2) and a mini. I can cook
clean for your loved ones while you are away or live in. Long
term/or short stay with a minimum of four weeks. Looking for long
term or/longer if agreeable. Please email XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

53-year-old craftsman, sailor, family man, seeking property
caretaking/management worldwide. Short term, two weeks to two
months with potential to lead into paid property caretaking and
project management. Currently a licensed builder in Seattle.
Extensive travel and maritime experience with many references.
Visit my website at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Healthy, conscious, spiritual, clean, quiet mature female,
non-smoker, no pets, living in Santa Barbara, CA for the past 14
years, ready for a change. My interest is in relocating to
Montana, the Kalispell/Whitefish area and finding a house sitting
position to ease that transition. My business,
(XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) allows me to work from home via
phone/skype. What I bring to your home is calmness, respect,
honesty and integrity, I will care for your property with the
respect and dignity it deserves, Minimum stay three months, up to
18 maximum. No animal/pet sitting. Excellent references, I can be
reached at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Professional married couple moving to the Big Island of Hawaii
September 2016 seeking long-term situation as caretakers for your
property or small inn/guesthouse. Healthy lifestyle, active,
enjoy people and very dependable. Eddie is a
mechanical-electrical engineer (BS) and Cynthia a non-profit
director (MA). Experience: extensive gardening, landscaping,
animal care, hospitality, maintenance, accounting, bookkeeping,
management. Interested in provided housing with modest income if
innkeepers. Great references. We have a well-mannered dog and
cat. For resumes and more information please email us at
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Private Estate Couple for seven years currently managing multiple
properties. Looking to transition to a salaried
caretaking/vacation residence/resort management position. Willing
to entertain various venues. Reliable, stable and seasoned with
over 20 years' experience, endeavoring to fill a position which
is a good fit with the right chemistry and business like
relations. Verifiable references, current passports, clean
driving records and can pass background check. For additional
information please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Seeking a spot to build a 30' Pacific Yurt. Mature, stable, tidy
man and his cattle dog wish to be a presence on your acreage.
Yurt and all improvements will be yours after our use. Please
call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.  

Are you looking for the right person to care for your home while
you are away? I have been tending, loving, caring for, and
managing homes, people, places, and pets my entire life! It has
been a joy and a pleasure. I am a youthful, retired
professional-business owner, now ready to bring my skills and
positive, uplifting energy to your home. I will care for your
home, and that which you hold dear, with the utmost respect,
confident that you will be happy on your return! Long-term
preferred. Flexible geographically. Excellent references.  Please
call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

We are experienced and highly responsible house/pet sitters. We
can offer a protective presence in your home and loving care to
your pets. Two Sisters, non-smokers, mature, active, previous
homeowners, looking forward to an assignment two months or
longer. References. Please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Situation Sought On Maine Coast. Mature, responsible woman in
middle years - healthy, fit, pleasant, conscientious,
intelligent, capable, positive, nature-loving, and artistic -
seeks house-sitting, caretaking, or affordable house sharing
arrangement. Aspiring student with altruistic service goals,
possibly returning to college to complete a degree combining
sustainability, peace studies and education, and/or completing
certification in holistic nutritional education, and need
affordable housing. Background in holistic health and museum
fields. Love gardening and learning permaculture practices. Have
experience as property caretaker, also as whole foods cook,
housekeeper/home maker, organic vegetable/flower gardener,
compassionate caregiver. Excellent character, work, rental, and
house-sitting references. Please call XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Thank
you!

Experienced and Professional Housesitters (five years +
experience) seeking a housesitting position. We are in our 50's,
active, healthy, non-smoking, non-drinking with clean driving and
criminal records. We are highly responsible, handy, previous
homeowners and provide care and management of your most valuable
asset, your home, in your absence. We are available for
opportunities both in the US and abroad. Personal and
Professional references available upon request. Please email
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
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Enthusiastic and self-motivated recent college graduate with
experience and teaching English as a foreign language
certification (TEFL) seeks a teaching position in the U.S., Asia,
Europe or other location. I have the ability to design, create,
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