Assistant Facilities Manager

Overview

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Assistant Facilities Manager to support the upkeep and general maintenance of private residences. This role is well suited to someone with a background in construction or the trades who enjoys a varied, active position involving outdoor maintenance, light construction, and general property upkeep.

Working alongside the facilities and construction team, you will help ensure properties are maintained to a high standard. The work will primarily take place outdoors and may involve traveling between residences within the same area. The ideal candidate is practical, proactive, physically capable, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities as needed.

• Location: Miami, with work across multiple residences
• Flexibility to work evenings, after hours, and weekends when needed, sometimes on short notice
• Travel between nearby residences is expected, with minimal out-of-town travel to other residences
• Local candidates only, please

Responsibilities

• Perform general property maintenance and physically demanding tasks as needed
• Safely lift and move heavy items in accordance with applicable safety standards
• Carry and climb ladders as required
• Assist with minor demolition and light construction projects
• Operate a gas-powered pressure washer
• Complete light landscaping and general grounds maintenance
• Clean and maintain rain gutters
• Power wash exterior surfaces and other areas as needed
• Assist with light painting projects
• Run local errands related to property maintenance and operations
• Stock and replenish supplies at residences
• Assist with seasonal tasks, including holiday decorating
• Support the facilities and construction team with general property upkeep and maintenance projects
• Adjust working hours and priorities when urgent maintenance needs arise

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or technical college degree
• Background in construction, skilled trades, or a related field
• Basic understanding of residential electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Previous property or estate maintenance experience preferred
• Comfortable performing physical work, including lifting, climbing ladders, and working outdoors
• Dependable, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Able to speak and write English; additional languages are a plus
• Non-smoker
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation and Benefits

• $130,000+ (paid hourly) | DOE
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k

 

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.

 

Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.

 

We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.

Job Status

Actively Seeking Applicants!