Employment

We seek people to help us in our role of assisting our senior clients to downsize, facilitating their moves and set-up in senior living communities.

All positions with SB SOS LLC are casual and offer flexible days and hours. We can usually accommodate personal commitments like collecting children from school to attending an afternoon yoga class- we just need to know in advance.

You will be doing meaningful work… helping others (particularly seniors) through an otherwise stressful transition. You will feel accomplished.

SENIOR RELOCATION

As an SB SOS team member, you will be responsible for helping to relocate and set-up clients in their new homes. Tasks may include identifying items to be moved, space planning, cleaning (as needed), packing and unpacking items, liaising with the moving crew, hanging of artwork, and sometimes assembling of furniture. You will also be required to assist with the clearing of the old residence so it is “broom swept ready”- this will involve hauling trash, donation drop-offs and cleaning.

ESTATE SALES

We also coordinate estate liquidations and charitable donations for our clients. Tasks may include-

• Taking photographs & writing descriptions of items, and sales data entry. 
• Staging items for sale, including preparing items sales/price tags.
• During the sale, monitoring of items and managing the movement of people and/or parking.
• Assisting with sales and generally liaising with the public

While being organized and efficient are very important skills for this work. Your ability to be an empathetic, trustworthy communicator; an integral, honest person are the most important character traits we look for.

CAPABILITIES

• Proficient in speaking and writing English.
• Ability to listen and speak empathetically.
• Work independently and respectful of job timelines.
• Competent, professional use of a smart phone.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, moving up & down.
• Able to use and climb a 4’ ladder.
• Use a hammer and drill.
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• House cleaning or maid service
• Personal assistant
• Photography
• Antiques, art collecting or retail knowledge
• Estate liquidation, sales and auctions
• Interior design, art hanging.
• CAD or an interior design layout program
• Retail sales or customer service
• Project management

CERTIFICATES

• Must hold a valid enhanced CA Drivers License (REAL ID) and car insurance (clean driving record).
• Employees must have reliable transportation as they may be required to travel between multiple job sites.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

We do not tolerate team members being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at work. We also operate a smoke-free work environment. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

All prospective clients will be subject to a criminal and financial background check prior to employment.