Guardian in Chantilly, France
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A HNW couple is looking for a live-in guardian to take care of their part-time residence in Chantilly, France. The clients spend their weekends and some holidays in the property that is why the right candidates will have to work at weekends and have days off during the week. 

​The house is about 650 m2 (7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms) and there is also a large 2-hectare garden. Guardian will have to assist a farmer / gardener that is working there.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
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  • Assistance in taking care of the property including general preparation and maintenance of premises
  • Supervising the cleaner and gardening assistance
  • Taking care of two small dogs (feeding, taking to the vet) 
  • Ensuring a comfortable stay for the family while in residence
  • Providing the proper working order of household equipment (water heaters, small kitchen equipment, TVs), bulbs replacement, regulation of the climate control system, heating, plumbing maintenance, minor repairs and painting
  • Shopping for the household if required 
  • Car maintenance (car wash, MOT, insurance)
  • Pick-ups/drop offs to/from CDG and local train station when required 

Requirements
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  • Experience of working in a similar position 
  • Fluent French and conversational English
  • Flexible and efficient
  • Driving license category B
  • Presentable and tidy appearance 
  • Hard-working, multitasking, organizational skills, ability to adapt quickly, independence in work
  • Team player
  • Troubleshooting skills 
  • Valid references
  • Non-smoker

Schedule 
35 hours per week, with flexibility during the presence of the employers, including weekends. 

Holiday 
4 weeks holiday per year
 
Probation period
3 months
 
Accommodation
The position is live-in. The employers provide furnished accommodation within the property.  

Salary 
Negotiable 
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Job reference: 641 LON

Position filled