HAWAII
HELP WANTED on a relatively remote off-grid, solar electric, oceanfront, retreat/home in South Kona. The caretaker must have skills in the areas of tropical gardening/landscaping (includes trimming, drip irrigation, weeding, and organic maintenance; however, not a farm!), maintenance/repair, structural and mechanical, basic plumbing, electrical, seasonal wood finishing, screen repair, and knowledge of wood/hand tools. Auto maintenance and basic mechanical skills are a plus. Agility and strength and some "heavy lifting”, ladder climbing necessary. Applicants should be neat, communicate well, be willing to follow direction, and be a team player with a good work ethic. The caretaker should relate well to other staff, guests, and also be able to handle time alone. This is not for someone city oriented. Must be comfortable in a warm tropical beach/ocean environment; “outdoor" living and being close to nature. Work trade plus wages and benefits based upon commitment and experience. Owners/original designers/builders are on site and available to train and orient to all the systems and the local environment so that caretaker is able to manage our home/retreat both when the owners are home or traveling off island. The property is smoke, drug and alcohol free. Please email your information, and recent photo to caretakergazette@gmail.com and include “Hawaii Position” in the Subject Line for our forwarding purposes.