Estate Couple​/Property Caretaking Couple

Full-time | Elite Domo | Canada

Posted On 31/08/2026

Job Opening

Job Term Permanent

Accommodation Live-in

Competitive

6-9 years

Start Date As soon as possible

City Barry

State/Province Ontario

L0L

Private Household

SUMMARY

A private family is seeking a dependable, experienced, and hands‑on Estate Couple / Property Caretaking Couple to oversee the day‑to‑day care of a nearly 700‑acre private property located near Barrie, Ontario.

The successful couple 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 positions: one primarily focused on grounds, equipment, land, and exterior maintenance, and the other primarily focused on housekeeping and household support. Both individuals will work collaboratively and assist one another when required.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds, Land & Exterior Maintenance

• Oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance and care of approximately 700 acres of fields, forests, trails, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds.
• Perform mowing, gardening, brush clearing, bush hogging, and general groundskeeping.
• Maintain existing trails and assist with the creation and improvement of new trails as required.
• Monitor and maintain fencing, gates, roads, drainage areas, and other property infrastructure.
• Identify developing maintenance issues, such as damaged fencing, trail erosion, drainage problems, or deteriorating infrastructure, and recommend practical solutions.
• Carry out general carpentry, fencing, repairs, and preventive maintenance throughout the property.
• Assist with seasonal property requirements, including snow clearing, storm response, and other weather‑dependent work.
• Assist with hay and other agricultural or land‑management activities as required.
• Feed, handle, and assist with the general care of horses when required.
• Maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment in clean, safe, and reliable operating condition.
• Keep workshops, barns, equipment areas, and exterior storage spaces clean and well organized.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• Safely operate tractors and implements, skid steers and attachments, zero‑turn mowers, spray equipment, chainsaws, and other gas‑powered equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, servicing, preventive 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.
• Maintain appropriate supplies, tools, parts, fuel, and maintenance materials.

• Perform comprehensive housekeeping of the main residence and designated outbuildings.
• Carry out routine and deep cleaning to maintain residences and buildings to a consistently high standard.
• Manage laundry, linens, and general household organization.
• Organize storage areas, cupboards, household supplies, and other designated spaces.
• Assist with grocery shopping, errands, meal preparation, and general household needs.
• Monitor household supplies and replenish inventory as required.
• Assist with the care of domestic animals as needed.
• Ensure residences and guest areas remain clean, welcoming, organized, and ready for use.

• 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.
• Receive and coordinate deliveries to the property.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of household, maintenance, agricultural, and property supplies.
• Assist with purchasing and sourcing materials, equipment, and supplies as…