Morning:
1. Inspect Exterior: Begin by walking around the exterior of the villa and garden to check for any signs of damage, such as broken fences, damaged plants, or debris.
2. Watering: Water the garden and lawn as needed, preferably in the morning to minimize water loss through evaporation.
3. Weeding: Spend some time pulling out any weeds that have emerged in the garden beds or lawn.
4. Pruning: Prune any dead or overgrown branches from trees, shrubs, and plants to encourage healthy growth and maintain shape.
5. Check Irrigation System: Inspect the irrigation system for any leaks, clogs, or malfunctions and make necessary adjustments.
6. Clean Outdoor Surfaces: Sweep or hose down outdoor surfaces such as patios, decks, and walkways to remove dirt, leaves, and debris.
Afternoon:
1. Indoor Cleaning: Shift focus to indoor maintenance, including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping floors as needed.
2. Inspect Interior: Check for any signs of damage or maintenance issues inside the villa, such as leaks, malfunctioning appliances, or pest infestations.
3. Restocking Supplies: Ensure that essential supplies such as cleaning products, toiletries, and kitchen supplies are well-stocked.
Evening:
1. Outdoor Lighting: Turn on outdoor lighting to illuminate pathways and outdoor living areas for safety and ambiance.
2. Check Security: Verify that all doors, windows, and gates are securely locked before retiring for the night.
3. Watering (if needed): If the garden or lawn requires additional watering due to hot weather or dry conditions, consider giving them a light evening watering.
Weekly/Bi-Weekly Tasks:
1. Lawn Maintenance: Mow the lawn, trim edges, and apply fertilizer or weed control treatments as needed.
2. Garden Care: Deadhead flowers, fertilize plants, and apply mulch to garden beds to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
3. Pest Control: Monitor for pests and apply appropriate treatments to control infestations.
4. Outdoor Furniture Maintenance: Clean outdoor furniture and cushions, and inspect for any signs of wear or damage.
5. Pool Maintenance (if applicable): Skim the pool surface, clean the filter, and test the water chemistry to ensure it's balanced.
Monthly Tasks:
1. Deep Cleaning: Schedule a deep cleaning session for the villa, including tasks such as washing windows, cleaning light fixtures, and scrubbing grout.
2. Inspect HVAC Systems: Check and replace air filters in heating and cooling systems as needed.
3. Gutter Maintenance: Clear debris from gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage.
Seasonal Tasks:
Landscaping Projects: Plan and execute landscaping projects such as planting new flowers or shrubs, installing hardscape features, or redesigning garden beds.
Outdoor Maintenance: Prepare outdoor spaces for changing seasons, such as winterizing outdoor plumbing fixtures or storing outdoor furniture for the winter.
Check Safety Equipment: Inspect and test safety equipment such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors.
By following this daily job routine and incorporating weekly, monthly, and seasonal tasks, you can keep your villa and garden well-maintained throughout the year. Adjust the schedule as needed based on the specific requirements of your property and the changing seasons.
NOTE: Below are the example of my daily routine/correspondent to do list in a daily/weekly basis, you can re edit this form as your custodian/proprietor demands. As usual, it always depend how professional and exclusive or luxury the villa is.
Daily
Job Order
Date: _______________________________________ Location: ______________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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TIME |
Procedure/Task |
Remarks |
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8:00-8:30 |
Pot Watering |
All over the place |
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8:31-9:00 |
Pool Inspection |
PH Level, Alkaline level, Salinity Level, System |
|
9:00-10:00 |
Villa Checklist |
Filling the form |
|
10:00-12:00 |
Daily Partial Pruning |
(Total Pruning – FEBRUARY and AUGUST) |
|
BREAK |
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12:45-15:45 |
Daily Weeding |
Check the Villa Zone Charts (GANTT Charts) |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Housekeeping |
Removing the waste from Garden, Tools maintenance |
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OTHER WORK DETAILS. (This rows may varies and it depends on your villa's Size and activity, Villas for Airbnb has a different approach, ask the concierge that will hired you to avoid confusions) |
Lawn Cutting |
2cm to 4cm (Check the specified data/once A week) |
|
Swimming pools, Jacuzzi, Sauna
and Rest Rooms |
Must clean, inspect and maintain Everyday |
|
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Irrigation Maintenance |
Once a month Inspection and Repair. |
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Villa Lightings Accessories and others |
Once a month Inspection and Repair or replacements. |
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Garden and Lawn Nutrients |
Fertilizer protocol every 20 days. |
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Pest and Insect Management |
Every Month/Check the Actual appearance at earliest Morning (before
sunrise and keep monitoring the centipedes, black ant and roaches). |
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YACHT |
Wait For further advise and notices. |
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DOGS and other animals |
Every morning and afternoon as much as possible. |
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OTHER JOB Orders |
Must be carried out upon request. |
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Note: Inform the Villa Guardian for any details, question and
inquiries. |
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PRIORITY |
TIME
TABLE |
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8:00 |
|
9:00 |
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10:00 |
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11:00 |
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MIND DUMP |
12:00 |
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13:00 |
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14:00 |
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15:00 |
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16:00 |
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17:00 |
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Above serves as your correspondent reports, please highlight the Task and follow/wait for further instructions. The sole purpose of this checklist job routine is to ensure that we are efficient to our job as professional worker nothing less.
As i said this is only an example, from 2 villas that i been working, Well in my opinion it serves well as guidelines, well planning and no pressure to work. Happy Gardening and Good Luck!
