Position Summary

The Live-In Caretaker is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, security, and overall presentation of a beach resort property. This role ensures the resort is safe, clean, well-maintained, and guest-ready year-round. The caretaker lives on-site and serves as the primary point of contact for routine issues, emergencies, and owner/management coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Property Maintenance & Grounds

- Perform regular inspections of buildings, cabins, docks, pathways, beach areas, and common spaces

- Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, basic mechanical)

- Maintain landscaping, lawns, gardens, and beach cleanliness

- Monitor and maintain septic, water systems, pumps, wells, and irrigation (if applicable)

- Coordinate major repairs with contractors and oversee on-site work

Resort Operations

- Prepare accommodations for guest arrivals and turnovers

- Conduct basic cleaning or supervise cleaning services

- Manage inventory of tools, parts, supplies, and maintenance equipment

- Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, and supply needs to owners/management

- Keep simple maintenance and inspection logs

Guest & Owner Relations

- Act as an on-site contact for guests during stays

- Provide basic guest assistance and orientation when required

- Enforce resort rules and policies in a respectful manner

- Communicate clearly with owners or strata/board members

Security & Safety

- Monitor property for security issues, vandalism,



or unauthorized access

- Respond to emergencies (weather events, power outages, flooding, alarms)

- Perform fire safety checks and ensure emergency equipment is accessible

- Maintain a visible on-site presence for deterrence and reassurance

Seasonal & Weather-Related Duties

- Open and close the resort seasonally (winterizing/spring readiness)

- Snow removal, storm cleanup, and weather monitoring as needed

- Prepare property for extreme weather or coastal conditions

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience in property maintenance, caretaking, or facilities management

- Strong practical handyman skills

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

- Comfortable living on-site and being on call as required

- Physically capable of outdoor and manual work

- Friendly, professional, and trustworthy

- Valid driver’s license (boat license an asset for beach resorts)

Working Conditions

- Live-in position with provided accommodation

- Flexible hours with on-call responsibilities

- Combination of indoor and outdoor work in coastal conditions

Compensation

- In office accommodation included

- Utilities and/or additional benefits as agreed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Are you legally allowed to work in Canada ? What is your work status?

Experience:

- care taker: 2 years (preferred)

Location:

- Mara, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

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