property caretakersA property caretaker is responsible for managing the general interior and exterior maintenance of the entire property. For large estates, the property caretakers will have their own living quarters on the estate year-round. Homeowners who don’t need a live-in property caretaker are limited to a local search unless they’re paying for housing nearby, however, most property caretaker positions offer separate living quarters.

Common duties for a property caretaker are as follows:

  • General handyman work (owner’s home)
  • Outdoor landscaping (or upkeep)
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Ranch/Farm work (based on location)
  • Working with vendors
  • Gardening (based on location)
  • Livestock care (based on location)
  • Operating outdoor equipment
  • Stocking supplies and equipment
  • Security of property
  • House-sitting (when owner travels)
  • Driving (owners or picking up guests)
  • Running errands
  • Pet sitting

Property caretaker couples typically offer additional services such as cooking, housekeeping, laundress care, and care-giving for the owners as well. There are many benefits to having a property caretaker couple or team, especially in very rural locations. DDA specializes in placing property caretakers all over the US as it’s one of our most popular placements.

To start your search immediately you can complete our Household Staff Request Form and a placement specialist will contact you as soon as your request has been reviewed.

Household Staff Request Form