Some property owners hire couples to act as caretakers and managers and rely on them to maintain the residence and to provide other services for the family, like housekeeping, cooking, and laundry. In these domestic couple roles, you and your partner usually live in a separate home on-site, and your duties and responsibilities include supervising vendors, repair people, and contractors. You may be responsible for shopping and running errands, and undertaking minor repairs or arranging for experts when needed. Additionally, you are expected to receive guests, arrange transport, assist with party planning and entertainment, and interact with or oversee other members of the household staff.