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Bill, that does sound like a tall order. Are you really looking for someone who can do plumbing, electrical, welding, hort, hardscape, masonry and everything else? I have to wonder why, if that person has that much knowledge, why they wouldn't add that extra hat and run their own show? I think a well-talented leader is a well-talented leader, not a mini-Bill JOATMON.
I do have to tell you that I admire how you focus in on what's best for the business and tackle that, no matter if it's part of the job you like or not (you mentioned spending time in the office, which you don't like, for the sake of the business). And being able to keep an eye on labor makes sense the way you're describing it. I've seen it myself this year and last, trying to jump to the next level, focusing more on sales than production, only to have to put out production-related fires when things are going too slowly, or things are done wrong.
And I would think a designer/salesperson might be easier to find - that is, being able to tell if they really are the stuff. You might be able to get someone from a larger firm who longs for the simple life without political jockeying, or someone who's retired but still enjoys doing that kind of work.
As for what is fair compensation - I don't think I could even provide an educated guess as to what someone in CA could earn doing either of those jobs.
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