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Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing’s Client
Location: Modesto CA
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Estate Staff
Position: Modesto Family Seeks Full Time Property Manager/Groundskeeper
Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week, flexible start and end time
Salary Amount or Range: $125k plus health stipend, PTO, paid holidays and sick days
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Description
Location: Modesto, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday (Flexible start times to accommodate seasonal heat)
Our long term clients in Modesto is seeking a skilled and reliable Property Manager & Groundskeeper to oversee and maintain an expansive 80-acre private estate.
While 55 acres of walnut orchards are managed externally, this role focuses heavily on maintaining the3-acre main residential estate, managing general property operations, providing skilled handyman repairs, and monitoring the overall perimeter. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detailed landscaping, practical home maintenance skills, and comfortable navigating large rural land.
Experience Requirements
3 plus years of experience: background in estate management, rural property caretaking, or high-end residential landscaping/handyman work with excellent references.
Educational Requirements
College degree or equivalent work experience
Qualifications
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Horticultural Knowledge: Strong understanding of plant care (pruning, irrigation management, soil health) for traditional gardens (roses, hydrangeas, hedges).
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Technical & Handyman Skills: Proficient with power tools, basic plumbing/irrigation repair, general home repairs, and operating property equipment (UTVs, basic machinery).
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Work Style: Self-motivated, attentive to detail, and able to work independently without daily supervision.
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Physical Requirements: Comfortable working outdoors in Central Valley heat; ability to lift heavy materials and perform physical labor.
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Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Position Highlights & Benefits
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Competitive Salary: $125,000 base pay.
Responsibilities
Landscaping & Horticultural Care
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Care for detailed, traditional garden elements, including extensive hydrangeas, rose bushes, and hedges.
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Direct growth and pruning schedules (e.g., shaping, trimming, and encouraging plant health).
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Oversee tree maintenance and coordinate professional tree-pruning contractors as needed.
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Manage outside service providers (e.g., retaining lawn-mowing services for simple weekly cuts).
2. Property & Perimeter Inspection
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Conduct 1–2 weekly perimeter patrols on a UTV/side-by-side to inspect fencing, check boundaries, and monitor land integrity.
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Promptly identify and troubleshoot common rural property issues, such as broken waterlines or irrigation leaks.
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Keep an eye out for wildlife interaction and general estate security (e.g., coyotes, raccoons, wild turkeys).
3. Property Management & Handyman Repairs
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Perform ongoing, proactive handyman tasks around the main home and outbuildings.
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Diagnose and repair minor plumbing, electrical, or structural fixtures as needed.
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Manage vendor access and ensure property systems (irrigation, lighting, gates) are fully operational.