Blakely Island Caretaker Position
Blakely Island, a seasonal community of 100+ homes in the San Juan Islands, is looking for a full-time property caretaker/Water Treatment Operator. We welcome the application of Individuals who are self-motivated and mechanically minded, with good people skills, and who would love to live and work on an island in the beautiful San Juans of Northwest Washington. Individuals and couples are encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties
- Maintenance and operation of water treatment plant, potable and non-potable, and pump house, and associated maintenance logs.
- Prior water system management a plus.
- Washington State Water License Class 1 or 2 is a significant
- At minimum, must be willing to attend training and complete the certification process through Level 2
- Backflow testing experience a plus.
- General maintenance of roads, runways, structures, and Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of maintenance beyond individual skill level.
- Experience in handling equipment, preventative maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mowing.
Important Duties and Experience - If not certified or experienced in the below, will be required to obtain certifications/training.
- Fire-fighting and prevention, to include occasional training of
- Life-saving certifications, to include CPB and AED.
Additional Duties
- Mail/FedEx/UPS collection and delivery to post office.
- Short monthly reports to HOA Board, and regular communication with Board Liaison. Attendance at monthly Board meetings.
- Aviation or marine experience helpful.
Physical Requirements
- Walking, standing, occasional sitting, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching and working from ladders and operating tractors, fire trucks and other
- Carrying 50 lbs. Heavy lifting up to 70 lbs. Pushing and pulling up to 100 obs. Shoveling up to 20 lbs.
Compensation
- Competitive salary with benefits, based on the current skills, plus increases for additional certifications acquired while on the job.
Additional benefits
- Housing - private home with water view, including all basic utilities
- Vehicle and
- Monthly stipend to assist in health care costs and other personal
- Boat moorage and aircraft tie-downs can be
To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to curt@gilbertcellars.com Please write "Blakely Caretaker" in the subject line of email.