A private family of four in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco is seeking a part-time personal assistant and property caretaker. The role encompasses fitness support, home maintenance, housekeeping, home organization, managing supplies and inventories, mail and package management, and other household tasks. The position is one day a week and suits an individual who has other clients and seeks to work as an independent contractor.
Responsibilities Include:
- Work approximately 1 day per week
- Fitness Support: Enjoy fitness activities, participate in workouts with the principal two to three times per week, and assist with fitness routine scheduling.
- Communication: Act as the representative for the client in the administration of the home, maintaining open communication and keeping the client informed about all aspects of the property.
- Housekeeping and Home Organization: Perform routine cleaning, maintain household appliances (e.g., furniture upholstery cleaning, rug cleaning, lightbulb replacement), organize closets and storage spaces, and replenish household supplies.
- Personal Errands and Equipment Maintenance: Assist with personal errands, maintain personal equipment, and ensure devices and household electronics are charged and functioning properly.
- Home Repairs and Maintenance: Manage home maintenance (e.g., kitchen appliances, HVAC systems, garden maintenance), supervise trades and suppliers, and coordinate repairs and renovations.
- Appliance and Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance on household appliances (e.g., refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, stove), test alarms, troubleshoot HVAC systems, and sharpen kitchen knives.
- Safety and Security: Conduct regular safety checks around the home, including testing smoke alarms and managing key inventory.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Manage the family’s vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil changes, refueling, car washes, license plate renewals).
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning: Coordinate dry cleaning services and assist with laundry-related tasks.
- Mail & Package Management: Process mail and packages, handle pick-ups and returns, and pay household bills through a house account.
- Event Planning: Assist with event planning, including working with caterers, rental companies, and florists.
- Administrative Support: Document house management processes and assist with general administrative tasks.
- Handle other ad-hoc tasks as required.