We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced French-speaking & hands-on Property Maintenance Manager to support a lovely high-net-worth family for their properties in St Tropez, France & other locations. This role is open to both live-out and live-in candidates if you already have accommodations close to the main residence near St Tropez.
A varied role where you will be hands-on across the properties and also arrange and supervise contractors, negotiate rates & source new suppliers, putting in place budgets. You will require extensive skills in general property maintenance to ensure both preventive and remedial maintenance is carried out. A background in looking after high-end properties or hotels, engineering, or someone with many years of experience in construction or as a project manager would be suitable for this role.
Responsible for all systems in the home such as air-con, CCTV, plumbing, alarms, boilers, AV equipment & internet, etc. You will ensure manuals and maintenance schedules are set up and followed, including health & safety issues assessed and dealt with. Familiarisation with other staff to household systems so that they are able to troubleshoot should something occur in your absence.
This will be a full-time role, Monday to Friday 9 am – 6 pm with an occasional weekend if you are required to travel with the principal to other properties.