Help with various property maintenance, repair, updating and outdoor projects in Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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  Beschreibung

  As the owner of several small businesses and rental properties, I have a plethora of maintenance, upkeep, repairs, improvements and too many things on my list of future ideas to keep someone from any skill and interest level busy.
  
  IMPORTANT: Please read this entire section before contacting us. I have included details about expectations we have which may impact your decision to stay.
  
  1) Our home (living accommodations) is about 5 miles from our warehouse (where most work is done each day). Workawayers must have one or more of the following; a decent bicycle, a valid driver's license (with clear MVR), reliable transportation with current POI.
  
  2) This is a paid, arrangement. Workawayers will be set up as employees of (a Nebraska corporation) as a W2 employee at the Nebraska minimum wage rate ($12 per hour as of 1/1/2024). You must be authorized to work in the US. We will complete all required paperwork, I-9, Motor Vehicle Report, Criminal Background Check, etc. You will be assisting with various business related functions. (We typically accommodate 1 person at a time but may be able to accommodate (2) individuals traveling together if they are able to share a room / bed).
  
  3) We have determined that a "block" scheduling system works best for us. We would like workawayer to arrive on a Sunday between 12 pm and 7 pm. Stay a minimum of 5 day, departing by 5 pm on last day. Maximum stay of 12 days, departing by 5 pm second Friday of the stay. Workawayer may be considered for additional 2 week stays but we need to build in some breaks and accommodate friends and family at various times and just have a break.
  
  4) We expect 20 hours minimum contribution to per week, per person. This can be accomplished by a minimum of 4 hours each week day, or longer days for fewer days. Paid employees at their option, may work up to 40 hours per week.
  
  5) We invite you to share our main meal each day at our expense. This is typically dinner in the evening.
  Leftover food from prior meals is generally available at you discretion. With advance notice, we will try to accommodate specific dietary restrictions in good faith. We DO NOT offer a grocery allowance. We typically shop at Walmart, Costco, and midwest grocery chain HyVee and will utilize these stores for food. We would ask workawayers to make their own purchases as needed to supplement highly specific dietary requirements. Workawayer is responsible for breakfast and lunch at their expense.
  
  6) We will NOT Sponsor, assist with paperwork, or knowingly break any local, state, or federal laws as it relates to a workaway stay. We have limited knowledge in these matters. Please refer to an attorney or other resources to determine eligibility to work, assist at our residence, etc.
  
  7) The Workaway experience should be Mutually Beneficial for all parties. In addition to the benefits paid work offers, we also want you to maximize your personal growth during your time in the Midwest. Please make plans to see what the area has to offer during your non-working hours. Many wonderful things can be experienced for little more than the cost of gas and the time it takes to get there. We try to do various activities on the weekends as a couple or small groups. When appropriate will extend an invitation to the workawayer to join us. That said, we expect you to take the initiative as it relates to your personal experiences in the region.
  
  If you are agreeable to these expectations and wish to discuss potential stay dates, please email us through Workaway.
  
  IMPORTANT:
  In the subject line, for your preferred stay, type "Workaway Availability Inquiry" followed by the dates in the format MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY. Please make sure the first day is a Sunday and the last day is on or before the second Friday of that date range. if you have flexibility, or alternate dates, please discuss that in the body of the message.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Mike

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Language, Food, Stories, Recommendations or Advice. We have lots to share and would love to learn about new things as well.

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  Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn

  Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.

  Der Gastgeber gibt an, dass er den gesetzlichen Stundenlohn seines Landes für jede gearbeitete Stunde zahlt und zudem die Unterkunft zur Verfügung stellt. Er sucht Mithilfe an seinem Unternehmen bzw. bei seiner Geschäftstätigkeit. Nutze bitte die Messaging-Funktion der Website, um mehr Informationen und Details zum gezahlten Lohn zu erhalten. Du solltest alle Absprachen im Vorfeld direkt mit deinem Gastgeber treffen.

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  Arbeit

  As mentioned above, I have (3) businesses, commercial and residential rental properties, a small fleet of vehicles, and countless ideas. Opportunities for work can be as basic as pulling weeds, trimming trees, lawn care, and janitorial. More advanced such as auto maintenance and repair, building maintenance and repair, construction, demolition, installation of several fences (spring/summer), building several raised bed planters then planting vegetables in them, planting trees, landscaping, pond scaping, terracing a hillside and installing retaining walls. I have a full woodworking shop, welder, plasma cutter, Bridgeport Mill and Metal lathe. We have computers, adobe software suite, vinyl cutter, and too many other tools to list.
  
  Reminder: This is a paid position @ the rate of $10.50 per hour (Nebraska Minimum Wage effective 1/1/2023).
  
  We will be required to set you up as a non-exempt employee. For Non-US citizens, you must have the appropriate visa in order to participate in the paid work arrangement. We are able to accommodate unpaid volunteer help at our personal residence on a limited basis.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse
  Portugiesisch: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  While I hold a minor in Portuguese from an accredited University, 25 + years of non-use has resulted in near total atrophy of my foreign language skills. I would love to have someone to practice (devegar) with. I would also benefit from improving my Spanish speaking and listening skills. I feel I have a comprehensive understanding of the English language and speak with a midwestern dialect. My wife and I are currently planning to spend a year or two traveling throughout Europe and feel the Workaway experience my be a great stepping stone to prepare us for the journey.
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  Unterkunft

  The current accommodation is the guest bedroom in our home. It has a King size bed, there is a "smart" tv mounted on the wall and a small closet. On the same level, there is a 3/4 bathroom. Also on this level (basement) there is a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, sink and dishwasher. We may be able to find a countertop induction stove top if desired. Depending on the circumstances, we can agree to share the living room area in the basement (2) sofas and (2) recliners strategically placed in front of a projector screen or offer as much privacy as possible limiting our time in this area. As our kids have left the house, we have plenty of other places to hang out. There is no smoking or vaping in the house.
  
  No Smoking or Vaping in the house. There is a covered patio outside the basement door where people can smoke if necessary.
  
  We may have a vehicle available depending on MVR, Valid Drivers License, approval by our insurance provider. We will offer it with a full tank of gas and ask that it be returned with a full tank of gas.

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  Was noch ...

  Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska. It has significant historical and cultural offerings. Is home of the College World Series, birthplace of Malcom X, Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting. Omaha is about 60 miles from Lincoln, NE the state capitol. From Omaha, you are within a 1 day drive to Denver, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, the Corn Palace of Mitchell, SD, The Black Hills and Mt Rushmore, the Sand Hills, the Loess Hills, and the Flint Hills. Hell, you are even close to the Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, KS. The Jesse James House (and museum) where Jesse was gunned down by Robert Ford is 2 hours away. You have the Missouri River, Platte River, Elkhorn River and just a little ways south is the Little Blue River. Nebraska has parks! City Parks, State Parks, National Parks...not so much. Homestead National is about 90 minutes away. Chimney Rock National Monument, closer to 9 hours away. There were a couple of National Forests, both hand planted. Last I heard, 1 suffered a pretty bad fire and I am not sure what is left. Speaking of trees, south of Omaha is the Arbor Day Lodge, Farm, Mansion. Home of J. Sterling Morton (not to be confused with Johnny Appleseed) renowned for planting apple trees and son Joy Sterling Morton, who would become a salt mogul (Morton Salt Company). Omaha has an extensive paved trail network for biking, walking or jogging. There are numerous State parks within minutes or hours to fish, camp, hike, explore, or just hang out. And if you get through that list, let me know. I will start Chapter 2!

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have internet access in our house as well as our warehouse. We also have desks, tables, countertops (and chairs) which may allow someone to set up digital shop for a few hours or several days.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  We have sufficient parking for campervans and would enjoy learning more about this lifestyle as my wife and I have discussed the pros and cons in great detail. A campervan would most likely be at home in the parking lot of our warehouse. We could accommodate electrical hookup and water but sewer hookup would be intermittent rather than constant.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  eine(n)

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  Arbeitszeiten

  25 hours per week.

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