Gatehouse Attendant
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Gatehouse Attendant to join our client’s estate team. The successful candidate will possess a high level of attention to detail, accountability, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This role requires flexible working hours and on-call assistance as needed. We are looking for a highly organized self-starter with outstanding people skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a polite and energetic demeanor. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is essential, along with a strong work ethic and a willingness to work weekends and evenings when required.
Responsibilities:
Acting as a first point of contact for all visitors to the Estates.
Driving family members in their vehicles when required, to and from office, appointments, and other engagements, as requested.
Cleaning and maintaining vehicles, including gassing and washing.
As this position lives on-site, the individual will be on-call and the first point of contact for after hours and weekend maintenance support and alarms for multiple properties.
Assisting with events and family functions, examples include setting-up, barbecuing, serving, and post-function clean-up.
Running errands as assigned by the Estate Manager and other designated staff members and family.
Assisting the Residential Coordinator with family travel preparation.
Assisting the greater Estate staff when required (examples include snow removal, vehicle maintenance, and/or housekeeping).
Providing backup to the Assistant Estate Manager, when required, which could include scheduling and coordinating with electricians, plumbers, and other contractors as necessary.
Requirements
Service oriented, polished, professional, energetic, courteous, and accommodating to all family, staff, guests, clients and outside service personnel.
A background in the hospitality or medical field would be considered an asset, with the ability to react quickly to all types of situations.
Adaptable and flexible and willing to be on-call.
Exceptional attention to detail is a must.
Possess a great attitude and strong communication skills both verbally and written.
First-aid certification (training is available).
Experience with property maintenance considered an asset.
Experience successfully working within a larger team is necessary.
Troubleshooting IT issues within the properties considered an asset.
Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
Holding a valid passport considered an asset as some travel may be required.
Heavy lifting may be required (up to 50 – 70 pounds).
Successfully complete a criminal and credit background check as well hold a clean driver’s abstract.
Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please submit resume to Amy Hawksworth at hawksworth@catchrecruitment.com