Shop and Property Caretaker

SUMMARY A private airport/aircraft maintenance facility is seeking a dependable, experienced, and hands-on Shop/ Property Caretaking person to oversee the day-to-day care of a 150-acre private airport property located near Brechin, Ontario.

The successful person will work with a high degree of autonomy and will be trusted to identify priorities, anticipate maintenance requirements, and ensure that the property remains safe, functional, organized, and exceptionally well maintained throughout the year.

The responsibilities are divided into two complementary segments: one primarily focused on grounds, equipment, land, and exterior maintenance, and the other primarily focused on shop maintenance and support.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds, Land & Exterior Maintenance

· Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and care of approximately 25 acres of grass including two 2000-foot grass runways, driveway, and grounds surrounding the buildings.

· Perform mowing, gardening, brush clearing, bushhogging, and general groundskeeping.

· Monitor and maintain fencing, gates, roads, drainage areas, and other property infrastructure.

· Perform seasonal property maintenance, including snow clearing, storm response, and other weather-dependent work.

· Perform seasonal preparation activities, including wood and fuel intake and storage.

· Maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment in clean, safe, and reliable operating condition.

· Keep workshops, equipment areas, and exterior storage spaces clean and well organized.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

· Safely operate tractors and implements, skid steers and attachments, large mowers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment.

· Perform routine inspections, servicing, preventative maintenance, and minor mechanical repairs.

· Monitor equipment condition and identify maintenance or repair requirements before they become larger problems.

· Coordinate specialized repairs or servicing with outside contractors when necessary.

· Assist monitoring and maintaining boiler and associated heating systems,



and generator as necessary.

· Maintain appropriate supplies, tools, parts, fuel, and maintenance materials.

Shop Support

· Perform comprehensive housekeeping of the shops.

· Organize storage areas, cupboards, supplies, and other designated spaces.

· Assist with shopping/parts pick up, errands, and general shop needs.

· Monitor shop supplies and replenish inventory as required.

· Ensure shop areas remain clean, welcoming, organized, and ready for use.

Property Oversight & Security

· Maintain a regular presence on the property and remain attentive to unusual activity, maintenance concerns, weather-related issues, and potential security risks.

· Monitor access to the property and assist with visitors, tradespeople, contractors, and service providers.

· Coordinate and oversee contractors working on-site when required.

· Conduct regular property checks and proactively identify areas requiring attention.

· Help ensure buildings, gates, equipment, and designated areas are appropriately secured.

Logistics, Deliveries & Inventory

· Receive and coordinate deliveries to the property.

· Maintain appropriate inventories of shop, maintenance, and property supplies.

· Assist with purchasing and sourcing materials, equipment, and supplies as required.

· Coordinate transportation and movement of items between buildings when necessary.

· Occasionally perform duties at other properties and associated buildings belonging to the family.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Shop, Outdoor & Equipment maintenance

· Significant hands-on experience operating and maintaining tractors and implements, skid steers and attachments, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment.





· Substantial previous experience working with rural properties, farms, agricultural land, or large estates.

· Strong practical knowledge of groundskeeping and property maintenance.

· Experience with carpentry, and mechanical repairs.

· Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems is a strong asset.

· Ability to safely perform physically demanding work outdoors throughout all four seasons.

· Also help in the Aircraft Maintenance Shop including off site aircraft salvage and recovery – when not doing shop/outdoor maintenance

Candidates

· Impeccable honesty, integrity, discretion, and reliability.

· Practical, conscientious, self-directed, and highly responsible.

· Strong initiative and an ability to recognize what needs attention without waiting for detailed instructions.

· Genuine pride in performing work thoroughly and properly.

· Physically capable of performing demanding household and outdoor duties, including lifting and working in varying weather conditions.

· Comfortable living and working semi-independently in a rural environment.

· Valid driver's licences and reliable transportation.

· Flexibility to respond to seasonal, weather-related, and other time-sensitive property requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· This is a full-time, permanent, live-in position (if needed).

· WSIB coverage.

· Vacation and statutory holidays in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act.

· All authorized hours worked outside the normal schedule are tracked and paid at the applicable hourly rate.

· Occasional travel to other family properties may be required.

This position offers a rare prospect for an experienced and capable person seeking long-term responsibility for a unique private airport property, considerable day-to-day autonomy, and the opportunity to make a beautiful private property their home.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Aviation Maintenance Shop and Property Caretaker (Brechin)
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