About the role

Our family are seeking a gardener and handyperson for our home. We are seeking a very capable person with a wide range of skills who can help manage many aspects of a large private home. The right candidate will have initiative and proactively manage the house and surrounds, but also be willing to work collaboratively with the family.

Key responsibilities
Responsible for tidiness and maintenance of all external aspects of the house
Gardening, including lawn mowing, retic management, mulching, pruning, spraying, etc. Where possible, we use organic methods to manage pests
Managing the compost systems
Management of the chickens and their coop
Cleaning of cobwebs, windows, gutters, outdoor paving etc
Maintaining the pool and surrounds
General handyman tasks, including picture hanging, small painting/siliconing jobs, furniture assembly, tool maintenance, repairing things etc
Bike and scooter maintenance
Maintenance and cleaning of vehicles




Help keep the dog company and do basic dog-related tasks (occasional bathing or walks)

About you
Minimum 5 years of experience in either gardening or handyperson or similar, plus proven experience with the range of tasks required
Demonstrated broad skill set and ability to pick up current tasks quickly
Discretion and a high level of professionalism in a private home setting
Experience working in private homes in a similar capacity will be very highly regarded
Must have own vehicle and the ability to occasionally transport materials required for the job (e.g. mulch, timber, etc)
Horticultural experience include growing vegetables very high regarded
Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks
Solid attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Very robust communication skills, and willingness to ask questions

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