Head of Maintenance / Handyman
3 days ago
Mataró
ppWe are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and reliable Head of Maintenance to oversee the full upkeep and technical management of a prestigious private ultra-luxury villa in Pedralbes, Barcelona. This is a hands‑on role requiring broad technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to resolve issues swiftly and discreetly — before they ever impact the household's experience. The ideal candidate takes full ownership of the property's condition, manages external contractors with confidence, and ensures every system, space, and surface is always in perfect working order. /p pThis is a freelance / on-call position. The role is active during the principals' stays at the property and may vary in frequency and duration throughout the year. Candidates must be available to commit to confirmed dates and deliver the same level of excellence on every engagement, regardless of duration. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liCarry out day‑to‑day maintenance, repairs, and improvements throughout the villa — plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general handyman tasks to the highest standard /li liDevelop and manage a preventive maintenance schedule for all systems — HVAC, pool, irrigation, electrical, security, and home automation — ensuring zero disruption to the household /li liSource, coordinate, and supervise external contractors and specialist service providers — ensuring quality control, punctuality, and discretion at all times /li liOversee outdoor areas including gardens, terraces, pool, and exterior structures — coordinating landscaping and seasonal upkeep to maintain impeccable presentation year‑round /li liProactively identify and address potential issues before they escalated — a problem‑solver who anticipates, acts, and reports without needing to be asked /li liManage maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment inventory — controlling costs, tracking warranties, and maintaining detailed records of works carried out /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul li5+ years of experience in a maintenance or facilities management role, ideally within a luxury hotel, private estate, or high‑end residential property /li liIntermediate English — at least B1 /li liBroad technical skills across multiple disciplines — plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance. Knowledge of home automation systems is a strong plus /li liEnglish is a plus and will be valued for communication with the household team and principal /li liAbsolute discretion and respect for the privacy of the household — the ability to work within a confidential private environment with professionalism and integrity /li liHighly proactive and solution‑oriented — someone who takes full ownership, anticipates problems, and always follows through without needing to be chased /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liExclusive environment: work within one of Barcelona's most prestigious private residences /li liHigh‑profile exposure: serve an elite private household within the international luxury circuit /li liCompetitive package: remuneration aligned with the exceptional level of this role /li /ul pDue to the nature of this placement, the client's identity is kept strictly confidential. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the process. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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