Hire a Houseman
Signs You Need a Houseman
If maintaining your home's exterior and supporting your housekeeping team is overwhelming, hiring a houseman might be the perfect solution. Ideal for large estates or homes requiring meticulous upkeep, a houseman (sometimes referred to as a handyman) ensures your residence remains pristine and ready for guests at all times. Their responsibilities include maintaining outdoor areas, managing fixtures, and supporting household operations with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
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35 hours per week or more, starting at hourly rates of $35+
Rates apply to experienced candidates meeting agency qualifications. Contact MHM for guidance and precise quotes.
What Services Does a MHM Houseman Provide?
A houseman provides comprehensive services to maintain your property's pristine condition:
Exterior Maintenance: Daily inspections, setup, and upkeep of outdoor fixtures, motor gates, garages, pool decks, and BBQ areas.
Vendor Coordination: Scheduling, escorting, inspecting, and documenting vendor visits.
Vehicle Maintenance: Keeping vehicles clean, filled with gas, and fully stocked with necessary items.
Household Tasks: Assisting with indoor maintenance, including lightbulb checks, HVAC systems, and household appliances. Handling trash disposal, pet care, tidying up, assisting with ocassional housekeeping, and event setup.
Event Support: Setting up and breaking down furniture for events, setting tables, serving meals, and ensuring guest comfort.
What is the Difference Between a Houseman and a House Manager?
While both roles are vital for household management, a houseman and a house manager have distinct responsibilities. A house manager focuses on the overall management and administration of the interior of the household, including supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating maintenance. Their role is more strategic, dealing with broader aspects of household management.
In contrast, a houseman will report to the house manager and is more involved in hands-on, day-to-day tasks. Their primary responsibilities are maintaining the exterior and specific interior aspects of the home. They work closely with the housekeeping team and the house or estate manager to ensure the property is in top condition, ready for guests, and functioning efficiently.
How Can a MHM Houseman Help?
A houseman, also known as a houseperson, brings versatility and dedication to managing your household. They perform a range of tasks, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of both indoor and outdoor areas. Housemen handle detailed inspections, upkeep of fixtures, motor gates, garages, pool decks, BBQ areas. They can check lightbulbs, TV’s, HVAC, heating systems, security systems, AV systems, wifi speed, fireplaces, & clocks. They may also conduct interior walkthroughs and assist with event setups, manage household inventory, and coordinate with the estate manager to schedule and supervise vendor visits. Additionally, housemen may perform butler-like duties, run errands, and drive family members.
The cost of hiring a houseman depends on various factors, including their experience, the specific duties required, and the location of your property. Housemen with specialized skills and extensive experience may command higher salaries. Rates can also vary based on the cost of living in different areas and the scope of services needed.
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How Much Does a MHM Houseman Cost?
Why Work With My Household Managed to Hire a Houseman?
My Household Managed is a professional domestic staffing agency that specializes in helping busy families and high net worth individuals hire exceptional household employees. Rooted in hospitality with over 15 years of industry experience, we know what to look for in the ideal houseman. We are a trusted and reliable company that you can count on to take care of your unique household needs. We offer a wide range of domestic staffing services, and we will work with you to find the perfect houseman for your family, including a custom houseman job description tailored to your requirements.
How Do I Get Started with MHM?
If you are interested in finding a houseman through MHM, your first step is to fill out a client inquiry form. This will allow our team to learn a little more about your household. Once we receive your inquiry, a member of our team will be in touch with you personally to schedule a discovery call. You can fill out your inquiry form here.
My Household Managed is a leading handyman agency in Chicago, Palm Beach, and Miami.
We’re here to help you find the perfect houseman for your residence. Our extensive screening and interview process provides our clients with an added level of security and reassurance that their families and households will be in great hands.
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