About the role
Overview
A capable, hands-on Handyman is sought to support a fully staffed private estate in Atherton. This is not a Facilities Manager position but a true jack-of-all-trades who enjoys solving problems, building things, and handling a wide variety of projects with little direction. No two days will be the same. The ideal candidate is resourceful, mechanically inclined, proactive, and takes pride in being the person who can fix, build, troubleshoot, or coordinate whatever is needed. The role supports a 15,000-square-foot primary residence situated on just over an acre, as well as a nearby secondary 8,000-square-foot property. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in being the trusted person who can handle virtually any project that arises around a private estate.
Schedule
Full-time, live-out position
Flexibility and on-call availability are essential
Willingness to respond to changing priorities as needed
Responsibilities
- Perform general property maintenance and repairs
- Patch, paint, and complete routine carpentry projects
- Handle light electrical and plumbing repairs
- Troubleshoot household systems and coordinate specialized vendors when necessary
- Perform basic HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance
- Build and assemble custom projects such as play structures, furniture, shelving, or chicken coops
- Oversee vehicle care, including maintenance scheduling, detailing, fueling, and service appointments
- Assist with gardening and outdoor property projects
Perform seasonal property maintenance
- Coordinate deliveries, installations, and vendor visits
- Identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems
- Assist with any additional projects needed to keep the properties operating at the highest standard
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
- Strong experience in residential property maintenance or a similar hands-on role
- Broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general repair work
- Comfortable using a wide variety of hand and power tools
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated with minimal supervision
Highly organized and dependable
Professional, discreet, and service-oriented
Flexible and willing to take on a wide variety of responsibilities
Salary and Benefits
- Starting compensation of $120,000+, DOE
- Medical insurance with 70% employer-paid premium
- Optional dental and vision coverage available at employee expense
- 401(k) plan available (no employer match)
- Two weeks of paid time off
Federal holidays
Generous discretionary bonus opportunity