Live-In Domestic Couple in Italy

Ref.№ : 23127

Position : Other

Accommodation : Fully furnished accommodation with a separate entrance. It consists of a kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom.

Details : We are looking for an experienced, hard-working domestic couple to work in a typical Tuscany villa. The villa is situated between Prato and Pistoia. It is approximately 2,000 square meters and consists of 9 bedrooms and other common spaces. There is a garden in front and on the back of the villa (in total
approximately 1,5 hectare) with fountains and lawns. The property has been renovated and has general heating-cooling system, outdoor swimming pool, boiler roomand other electrical and technical facilities

Requirements : Couple requirements:
Age: 40-50 (variations are possible if all other criteria met), to be well and self-organised, good health and energy, high level of hygiene, good manners, able to work in a team with other members of staff, to have previous experience in a similar role and in a similar property for at least 5 years, responsible,
trustworthy, hardworking, take pride in their work, with a positive outlook. Good knowledge of modern home appliances and equipment as well as cleaning techniques and products.
Language: Italian - at least medium knowledge (to be able to communicate with local people and authorities, and to fulfil professional duties), basic English.
Children, animals or friends of the couple are not allowed at the property.
Car: a car is provided for the villa maintenance and service.
Holidays: will be provided during the year with accordance to the family needs (when the family or their guests are not staying at the villa).

Duties : Duties will include:
For a Man:
• Looking after the garden: watering plants, cleaning, irrigation system and fountains
maintenance, lawn mowing
• Looking after the gates, doors, windows, to keep all in good working condition.
• Looking after the swimming pool and surrounding area: cleaning, water control, technical control, etc
• Minor repairs where necessary (internal and external)
• Outdoor furniture care and maintenance
• Driving: to keep the owner’s cars in good order, to make purchases related to the property, other duties when necessary.
• Maintain stock of all required cleaning material and equipment.
• Maintain a record of all expenses/purchases with invoices and quotes.
• Ensure any technical/electrical/mechanical equipment is in working order and is serviced
regularly.

For a woman:
• Day to day cleaning of the entire property
• Making beds, changing bedlinen and towels regularly
• Regular dusting, mopping, hovering of carpets, upholstery, curtains and any other interior items.
• Window cleaning
• Laundry – Washing, ironing, steaming of bed linen, towels, table clothes, client’s clothes, etc
• Tableware and kitchenware cleaning, storing, maintaining in good condition, setting up tables
for meals, serving meals to the table
• Compliance with storage and inventory rules
Good knowledge of how to look after delicate expensive fabrics and materials is necessary

Language : Italian - Intermediate
English - Intermediate