Responsabilities
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and improvements throughout the villa — plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general handyman tasks to the highest standard.
- Develop and manage a preventive maintenance schedule for all systems — HVAC, pool, irrigation, electrical, security, and home automation — ensuring zero disruption to the household.
- Source, coordinate, and supervise external contractors and specialist service providers — ensuring quality control, punctuality, and discretion at all times.
- Oversee outdoor areas including gardens, terraces, pool, and exterior structures — coordinating landscaping and seasonal upkeep to maintain impeccable presentation year-round.
- Proactively identify and address potential issues before they escalate — a problem-solver who anticipates, acts, and reports without needing to be asked.
- Manage maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment inventory — controlling costs, tracking warranties, and maintaining detailed records of works carried out.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities management role, ideally within a luxury hotel, private estate, or high-end residential property.
- Intermediate English - at least B1.
- Broad technical skills across multiple disciplines — plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance. Knowledge of home automation systems is a strong plus.
- English is a plus and will be valued for communication with the household team and principal.
- Absolute discretion and respect for the privacy of the household — the ability to work within a confidential private environment with professionalism and integrity.
- Highly proactive and solution-oriented — someone who takes full ownership, anticipates problems, and always follows through without needing to be chased.
Benefits
- Exclusive environment: work within one of Barcelona's most prestigious private residences
- High-profile exposure: serve an elite priva
📌 Head of Maintenance (Sitges)
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📍 Sitges