Estate Staffing
The Deborah Calkin Agency specializes in the “matchmaking” process of our placements with clients and candidates. The most important part of this process is knowing who our clients are and finding the right candidates who would best compliment them. The DCA thrives in staffing estates of all sizes. Our candidates are some of the best in their field and have hands-on experience or formal training from reputable domestic schools and institutions from all over the country. We only place those who come with high recommendations and references from former employers or teachers. Our standards are set high and tough to meet, but we place the most importance in the integrity of the individual which is something that we do not take lightly. The agency continually recruits candidates from all over the world who want to live and work in New Mexico, as well as placing New Mexico candidates outside of the state for those interested in travel, or those who chose to reside elsewhere. We look forward to finding you your household solutions so that you can enjoy a more stress-free lifestyle.
Estate Managers
An Estate Manager or Household Manager are relatively the same thing. Each is responsible for the general operation and management of the home. Both are trained and experienced in the complexity of the residence and their standards. Estate Managers typically have other sophisticated household staff and are trained to work in households of approximately 20,000 square feet or more. They typically require travel to other large estates around the country or world, and usually housing is provided. A Household Manager works in households with less square feet but is as knowledgeable as an Estate Manager to operate the running of the home. Both have an understanding and knowledge of formal etiquette for formal households and are familiar with all household staff positions and what they do.
Below are examples of typical duties or skills required for both Household and Estate Managers: (some duties listed are delegated by the managers)
For Full-time Household and Estate Managers the average salary is typically between $50,000-$250,000 with benefits. The salary is determined based upon the experience, duties and knowledge required, travel, and other factors.
Typical Hours
The typical live out hours are about 30-55 hours a week. Whereas a live in manager usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a higher salary.
An Estate Manager or Household Manager are relatively the same thing. Each is responsible for the general operation and management of the home. Both are trained and experienced in the complexity of the residence and their standards. Estate Managers typically have other sophisticated household staff and are trained to work in households of approximately 20,000 square feet or more. They typically require travel to other large estates around the country or world, and usually housing is provided. A Household Manager works in households with less square feet but is as knowledgeable as an Estate Manager to operate the running of the home. Both have an understanding and knowledge of formal etiquette for formal households and are familiar with all household staff positions and what they do.
Below are examples of typical duties or skills required for both Household and Estate Managers: (some duties listed are delegated by the managers)
- Financial oversight
- Policy making authority of other staff
- Interviewing and hiring of other staff
- Executive level communication skills
- Supervisor of full-time staff
- Staff scheduling
- Acting as a liaison between employer and staff
- Coordinating all maintenance and repairs
- Knowledge on household security
- Arranging travel schedules
- Driving family members
- Answering, and screening phone calls
- Computer literate
- Basic knowledge in business and payroll
- Running errands
- Packing
- Shopping
- Coordinate family schedules
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
For Full-time Household and Estate Managers the average salary is typically between $50,000-$250,000 with benefits. The salary is determined based upon the experience, duties and knowledge required, travel, and other factors.
Typical Hours
The typical live out hours are about 30-55 hours a week. Whereas a live in manager usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a higher salary.
Personal Assistants
Stay organized, on schedule and on time to appointments.
All of our personal assistants are over 21, have their own vehicles, and are computer and Internet literate. They are skilled in helping you stay organized, and keeping you on schedule and on time to appointments. They must have a minimum of an associate’s degree, be well groomed, and experienced in all areas required. Positions can vary from full time and part time, to live-in, live out, and temporary.
Typical duties can range from a large variety of tasks. The following are just some examples:
Our personal assistants make between $12-$25 per hour based upon experience, specific requirements, degrees, and other factors.
Typical Hours
The typical Live Out hours are about 20-40 hours a week. Whereas a Live In personal assistant usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a salary.
Live in Exchanges
In some cases an employer may hire a Live In personal assistant to work up to 15 hours a week as an exchange. This can be good for a personal assistant who is typically in college and from out of state/country. The employer also greatly benefits in the same way if they only need someone part time, and if they have separate living quarters, such as a guest apartment, for the assistant. Anything above 15 hours a week requires a salary for the assistant.
Stay organized, on schedule and on time to appointments.
All of our personal assistants are over 21, have their own vehicles, and are computer and Internet literate. They are skilled in helping you stay organized, and keeping you on schedule and on time to appointments. They must have a minimum of an associate’s degree, be well groomed, and experienced in all areas required. Positions can vary from full time and part time, to live-in, live out, and temporary.
Typical duties can range from a large variety of tasks. The following are just some examples:
- Making travel arrangements
- Running errands
- Answering/Returning calls
- Paying bills
- Grocery shopping
- Filing
- Setting meetings
- Packing/unpacking
- Drop off/pick you up from airport
- House-sitting
- Some additional services personal assistants may offer:
- Travel
- On call
- Meal preparation
- Interviewing other staff
- Special skills (accounting, bookkeeping, extensive computer knowledge, bilingual, event planning, organizing, and more)
Our personal assistants make between $12-$25 per hour based upon experience, specific requirements, degrees, and other factors.
Typical Hours
The typical Live Out hours are about 20-40 hours a week. Whereas a Live In personal assistant usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a salary.
Live in Exchanges
In some cases an employer may hire a Live In personal assistant to work up to 15 hours a week as an exchange. This can be good for a personal assistant who is typically in college and from out of state/country. The employer also greatly benefits in the same way if they only need someone part time, and if they have separate living quarters, such as a guest apartment, for the assistant. Anything above 15 hours a week requires a salary for the assistant.
Household Security Managers
The Household Security Manager is trained in the overall security of the home. All HSM’s have management experience and training as well as technical skills. Most of our candidates have a background in law enforcement, military training, or estate management. Household Security Managers are responsible for the following services:
Average Salary
The average annual salary for a Household Security Manager is usually between $50,000-$150,000 with benefits, depending upon the experience, duties and training required, travel, and other factors.
The Household Security Manager is trained in the overall security of the home. All HSM’s have management experience and training as well as technical skills. Most of our candidates have a background in law enforcement, military training, or estate management. Household Security Managers are responsible for the following services:
- Trained and experienced in estate security
- Prepare staff for emergencies
- Knowledgeable in video surveillance
- Executive level communication skills
- Supervision of staff
- Arranging travel schedules
- Driving family members
- Answering, and screening phone calls
- Strong technical skills
Average Salary
The average annual salary for a Household Security Manager is usually between $50,000-$150,000 with benefits, depending upon the experience, duties and training required, travel, and other factors.
Housekeepers
Our housekeepers have the flexibility to work a schedule that is best for you. When you go through the Deborah Calkin Agency you will never be stuck with someone you don’t like. If we match you with a housekeeper who you aren’t 100% happy with we will replace them. We consider each match a “trial period” for both parties. For full time housekeepers, the following are some additional duties that may be offered:
Our housekeepers make between $10-$25 per hour based upon the duties required, benefits, experience, and other factors.
Typical Hours
Most housekeepers work while the family is off to work and school. The typical Live Out hours are about 5-15 hours a week or every other week; whereas a Live In housekeeper usually works about 6-12 hours every day, has more flexibility, duties, and is provided with separate living quarters and a salary
Laundresses
A laundress is there to take care of and maintain your households clothing, delicates, and linens. Our laundresses are knowledgeable in the caring, handling, and storing of fine fabrics. For those who don’t have the finer linens that need a lot of special care, a laundress can simply come to your home when you don’t have time to do your laundry and ironing.
Laundress’s main responsibilities:
The laundresses at the Deborah Calkin Agency can make $12-$25 per hour depending upon the duties required, experience, and location.
Typical Hours
Most laundresses arrive in the morning when the family is about to leave for work. After receiving instructions, the laundress will be there according to how much laundry needs to get done. There must be good communication between both parties in advance to make sure the laundress knows approximately how long she will need to be there.
Our housekeepers have the flexibility to work a schedule that is best for you. When you go through the Deborah Calkin Agency you will never be stuck with someone you don’t like. If we match you with a housekeeper who you aren’t 100% happy with we will replace them. We consider each match a “trial period” for both parties. For full time housekeepers, the following are some additional duties that may be offered:
- Babysitting
- Running errands
- Grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Pet Care
- Laundry
- Ironing
Our housekeepers make between $10-$25 per hour based upon the duties required, benefits, experience, and other factors.
Typical Hours
Most housekeepers work while the family is off to work and school. The typical Live Out hours are about 5-15 hours a week or every other week; whereas a Live In housekeeper usually works about 6-12 hours every day, has more flexibility, duties, and is provided with separate living quarters and a salary
Laundresses
A laundress is there to take care of and maintain your households clothing, delicates, and linens. Our laundresses are knowledgeable in the caring, handling, and storing of fine fabrics. For those who don’t have the finer linens that need a lot of special care, a laundress can simply come to your home when you don’t have time to do your laundry and ironing.
Laundress’s main responsibilities:
- Washing and steaming
- Ironing
- Folding and hanging
- Mending
- Taking certain items to dry cleaners
- Picking up items at dry cleaners
- Straightening up/organizing laundry room
The laundresses at the Deborah Calkin Agency can make $12-$25 per hour depending upon the duties required, experience, and location.
Typical Hours
Most laundresses arrive in the morning when the family is about to leave for work. After receiving instructions, the laundress will be there according to how much laundry needs to get done. There must be good communication between both parties in advance to make sure the laundress knows approximately how long she will need to be there.
Housemen
This is a formal name for a handyman. A Houseman is responsible for the general maintenance of the home. Most Housemen have a background in construction or landscaping and are skilled to provide some of the following services:
Average Salary
Housemen typically earn between $35,000 and $60,000, plus benefits. Part-time salaries range between $20-$30 an hour depending on experience, duties, and other benefits. Housing is typically provided for Housemen who work on larger estates, or for those who work with and elderly family.
This is a formal name for a handyman. A Houseman is responsible for the general maintenance of the home. Most Housemen have a background in construction or landscaping and are skilled to provide some of the following services:
- Heavy interior and exterior cleaning of home
- Managing household projects
- Purchasing household cleaning supplies
- Maintaining household tools
- Hiring other maintenance workers
- Estate Security
- Driving
- Errands
- Landscaping
- Gardening
Average Salary
Housemen typically earn between $35,000 and $60,000, plus benefits. Part-time salaries range between $20-$30 an hour depending on experience, duties, and other benefits. Housing is typically provided for Housemen who work on larger estates, or for those who work with and elderly family.
Personal Chefs
Although it may seem that personal chefs are only for the wealthy, you may be surprised to know that utilizing a personal chef can be far more economical than eating out or even preparing a meal yourself. They are quickly becoming more and more popular due to the fact that people want to eat healthier, and don’t have the skills or time to shop for, prepare, cook, and clean up after every meal. Chefs are skilled in not letting anything go to waste, and can work with most budgets and diets. They have a temperament that is flexible to last minute changes, different taste palates, and special requests.
Your next step is deciding what kind of chef to hire.
Some specialize on nutrition and special diets. They will abide by the dietary requirements and restrictions you have, and can still make something different for someone else. Many chefs also prepare weight loss meals, zone diet meals, and weight loss snacks and desserts.
For those who want a more high-end experience, we have chefs who have been trained at culinary institutes around the world with experience in some of the most prestigious restaurants. They are skilled in cooking a variety of international cuisines, and gourmet delicacies. Some also offer kitchen consulting, and catering for special events.
There are off-site chefs who deliver meals to a home, business, or party, that are ready for heating and serving. Their main responsibility is to deliver the meals on time, and willing to serve the food; however, they are not responsible for any clean up. Our on-site chefs are those who cook from your home, clean up, serve, and a variety of other things listed below.
Typical duties for on-site personal chefs:
For an off-site chef, their salary ranges greatly according to their experience, promptness, number of meals and variations, distance for delivery, and other factors. Some charge an hourly rate plus gas mileage, while others charge a base fee according to the menu desired. Each chef will work within your budget and give you an estimated amount for their service. There will be a signed agreement in the initial consultation, with a cancellation policy. This policy is to ensure the chef that if there is a last minute cancellation after they have already purchased and prepared the food they will still be paid in full.
An on-site chef’s salary also greatly ranges from $15-$45 per hour depending upon what kind of chef you desire, their experience, and their duties.
Typical Hours
The typical live out hours vary from 5 hours per week, to full time hours ranging from 5-10 hours a day. Whereas a live in chef usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a salary.
Although it may seem that personal chefs are only for the wealthy, you may be surprised to know that utilizing a personal chef can be far more economical than eating out or even preparing a meal yourself. They are quickly becoming more and more popular due to the fact that people want to eat healthier, and don’t have the skills or time to shop for, prepare, cook, and clean up after every meal. Chefs are skilled in not letting anything go to waste, and can work with most budgets and diets. They have a temperament that is flexible to last minute changes, different taste palates, and special requests.
Your next step is deciding what kind of chef to hire.
Some specialize on nutrition and special diets. They will abide by the dietary requirements and restrictions you have, and can still make something different for someone else. Many chefs also prepare weight loss meals, zone diet meals, and weight loss snacks and desserts.
For those who want a more high-end experience, we have chefs who have been trained at culinary institutes around the world with experience in some of the most prestigious restaurants. They are skilled in cooking a variety of international cuisines, and gourmet delicacies. Some also offer kitchen consulting, and catering for special events.
There are off-site chefs who deliver meals to a home, business, or party, that are ready for heating and serving. Their main responsibility is to deliver the meals on time, and willing to serve the food; however, they are not responsible for any clean up. Our on-site chefs are those who cook from your home, clean up, serve, and a variety of other things listed below.
Typical duties for on-site personal chefs:
- Grocery shopping
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals, snacks, desserts etc…
- Party planning
- Catering
- Ability to maintain a record of family and guest preferences
- Kitchen clean-up
For an off-site chef, their salary ranges greatly according to their experience, promptness, number of meals and variations, distance for delivery, and other factors. Some charge an hourly rate plus gas mileage, while others charge a base fee according to the menu desired. Each chef will work within your budget and give you an estimated amount for their service. There will be a signed agreement in the initial consultation, with a cancellation policy. This policy is to ensure the chef that if there is a last minute cancellation after they have already purchased and prepared the food they will still be paid in full.
An on-site chef’s salary also greatly ranges from $15-$45 per hour depending upon what kind of chef you desire, their experience, and their duties.
Typical Hours
The typical live out hours vary from 5 hours per week, to full time hours ranging from 5-10 hours a day. Whereas a live in chef usually works longer hours, has more flexibility, and is provided with separate living quarters and a salary.
Domestic Couples
Domestic or Professional Couples may serve for any of the following positions:
Average Salary
The average salary for a Full-time Domestic Professional Couple is usually between $50,000-$250,000+, depending upon their professional experience, duties, specialized training, travel, and other factors. Most Domestic couples are provided with separate living quarters and benefits.
Domestic or Professional Couples may serve for any of the following positions:
- Household/Estate Manager
- Security Manager
- Personal Assistant
- Housekeeper
- Houseman
- Cook
- Caretaker
- House sitter
- Nanny
Average Salary
The average salary for a Full-time Domestic Professional Couple is usually between $50,000-$250,000+, depending upon their professional experience, duties, specialized training, travel, and other factors. Most Domestic couples are provided with separate living quarters and benefits.
Service Request
Download and fill in forms. Email, Mail, or Fax in forms to:
Email: Requests@DebsDomesticAgency.com
Mail: 814 Camino De Monte Rey #110 Santa Fe, NM 87505
Fax: 505-988-5295
Download and fill in forms. Email, Mail, or Fax in forms to:
Email: Requests@DebsDomesticAgency.com
Mail: 814 Camino De Monte Rey #110 Santa Fe, NM 87505
Fax: 505-988-5295
Estate Staffing Application
Before downloading the application please read our guidelines for all applicants applying with the Deborah Calkin Agency below.
Before downloading the application please read our guidelines for all applicants applying with the Deborah Calkin Agency below.
- The Deborah Calkin Agency has a no tolerance "no show" policy. If a situation arises where a domestic employee is not able to make it into work after a placement, the domestic employee must call their employer as soon as they know they are not going to make it in we will not be able to place them again in the future. The same rule applies for being late or scheduling an interview with the Deborah Calkin Agency.
- If we discover anyone applying for a position using any false information in a resume, references, or job experience, we will not be able to place them or use them again in the future.
- Honesty is the best policy. We only place applicants who are sincere, responsible and reliable. In some cases, if we are impressed with an applicant who may not have a lot of professional experience (hey, everyone has to start somewhere right?) we will do our best to place them with a client who is more flexible and open to someone with a lot of potential lacking the experience.
- If any applicant is not willing to take a drug test if requested by our agency or a client, or is unable to bring the required documents to an interview please do not apply. Most clients will not request a drug test, however, we only use applicants who we are sure will be more than willing to take a drug test and pass it.
- If an applicant does not have a resume for the position they are applying for then make one! Providing a resume shows professionalism, and the DCA does not accept anything less.
- Each domestic applicant must provide 3 personal non-related references by former employers, teachers, professors, coaches, pastors, etc...
- All applicants' needs a minimum of 2 references related to the position they are applying to, or a minimum of one year of experience. However, some positions require a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience.
- All applicants must be willing to undergo a further in depth investigation if requested by a client or the Deborah Calkin Agency, such as fingerprinting or a credit report if entering a management position.
- If we are unable to get in touch with at least 2 or 3 references within 1 week we will be unable to send an applicant to interview for any positions. If an applicant's references do not respond we will contact the applicant, and then it is the applicant's responsibility to get in touch with their references and have them call the agency.
- If any applicant violates any written agreements signed with the Deborah Calkin Agency they may be held financially responsible for any lost wages incurred by the agency, or face legal judgments.
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