Caretaker

Join Our Team as a Caretaker at Parker's Maple Barn in Mason, NH! Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Parker's, a beloved restaurant, gift shop, and sugar house nestled in Mason, NH (right near Ashby & Townsend, MA), is searching for a skilled and reliable caretaker to help keep our operation running smoothly. If you’re a jack-of-all-trades with a knack for maintenance and a passion for keeping things in tip-top shape, we’d love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing As our caretaker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that Parker’s remains a welcoming and well-maintained destination for our customers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Daily Cleaning & Upkeep : Vacuum and sweep floors, wash floors, empty outdoor trash receptacles, water plants, and rake areas around the building. Outdoor Maintenance : Mow lawns, trim weeds, shovel snow, operate a snowblower, spread sand and salt, and maintain parking lots (including filling potholes) and more... Maple Syrup Operations : Bottle and fill syrup for the gift shop and kitchen, maintain syrup inventory, wash sap buckets and maple equipment, and assist with tapping trees and collecting sap. Equipment & Facility Care : Maintain exhaust fans, change water filters, clean windows, change light bulbs, and ensure equipment is in working order. Seasonal Projects : Stack, move, and cut firewood/pellets, varnish and stain surfaces during winter summer/break, and assist with other seasonal tasks. Deliveries & Inventory : Help load/unload deliveries and stock supplies for the restaurant, gift shop, and sugar house. What We're Looking For To thrive in this role, you’ll need: Experience : At least 3 years of relevant experience in maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role. Physical Capability : Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in various weather conditions. Knowledge of the Restaurant Industry : Restaurant experience is strongly preferred to help you navigate our unique environment. Flexibility : This is a 30-40 hour position, 4 or 5 days per week with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. (While working weekends regularly is not required, you must be available to work seasonal/occasional weekends). A Handy Skillset : From driving a tractor, snow removal to equipment/grounds maintenance, you should be comfortable tackling a variety of tasks with a can-do attitude. Why Parker's? At Parker’s, we pride ourselves on serving hearty breakfasts paired with our fresh maple syrup in a warm and welcoming environment. As part of our team, you’ll be joining a close-knit crew that values hard work, flexibility, and dedication. While we don’t offer additional benefits but we offer employee discounts and we provide a flexible schedule and the opportunity to be part of a unique operation that combines a restaurant, gift shop, and sugar house. #J-18808-Ljbffr