Domestic Engineer Job Description template
A typical day for a domestic engineer revolves around keeping the household running smoothly. This may include tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and paying bills. In many cases, the domestic engineer is also responsible for the care of small children. This can involve taking them to and from school, helping with homework, and providing general supervision
Domestic Engineer Responsibilities
- Maintain and ensure cleanliness of residential communities, including but not limited to units, common areas, and recreational amenities
- Perform monthly unit inspections, conducting repairs or replacements as necessary, including ordering supplies and equipment
- Prepare daily work orders; coordinate repairs with maintenance department
- Prepare monthly charge reports; communicate monthly to accounting department
- Provide reports to homeowners or owners on rental and capital account status
- Motivate, train, and develop staff for superior performance
- Manage special events, including birthday parties
Objectives
- Provide domestic engineering and oversight for homes under construction
- Maintain open lines of communication and regularly communicate project progress to management
- Create budgets, schedules, and reports and manage expenditures
- Monitor and supervise contractors to ensure they are following project plans and performing their work according to specifications
- Ensure that all equipment, tools, and supplies are stocked and accounted for by vendors and contractors
Domestic Engineer Skills Needed
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field
- 2+ years of experience as domestic engineer
- Knowledge of domestic engineering practices; ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports
- Knowledge of design concepts and methods, and ability to implement them