Live-Out Housekeeper/Laundress

Schedule: Full-Time M-F 8AM-4PM with flexibility

Location: West Village

Hourly Rate: $40-45 per hour, plus OT, Healthcare, Paid Holidays, Vacation, PTO

Summary:

We are seeking a professional, experienced Housekeeper who is mature, energetic, highly organized, and detail oriented. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who excels at working independently and managing multiple responsibilities with ease. A quiet demeanor suited to a quiet household is essential. This role requires someone capable of overseeing housekeeping operations and supporting the overall care and upkeep of the residence. The successful individual will work closely with and report to the Head Housekeeper.

FAMILY DESCRIPTION:

Executive couple with young children and 3 friendly dogs

ADDITIONAL STAFF:

House Manager, Head Housekeeper, Chef, Nannies

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the general and specialty cleaning of the home.

Ensure daily graces are performed; tend to kitchen, baths, and bedrooms first thing each day.

Provide thoughtful, informed care of all fine furnishings and materials, including antiques, artwork, crystal, china, silver, brass, marble, fine linens, and cookware, etc., using proper supplies and techniques.

Weekly deep cleaning of kitchen, including major appliances.

Organize and maintain all clothing, closets, and drawers; perform detailed cleaning as needed; seasonally change out wardrobes.

Care for all household laundry; perform ironing, pressing, and steaming of garments and household linens.

Change linens on beds daily or weekly, depending on usage

Assist with packing/unpacking and other travel needs as requested.

Assist head housekeeper with maintaining sufficient inventories of cleaning supplies and household items.

Assist with serving and cleaning up for dinner parties and other events.

Attend to guests needs.

Empty trash and organize recycling.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTER:

Prior experience in a similar position with verifiable references.

Professional demeanor and appearance with a positive, pleasant personality.

Sound knowledge on proper care protocols with the ability to care for antiques, artwork, crystal, fine china, silver, brass, marble, fine linens, and cookware, etc.

Flexible and able to accommodate changes in plans/routine with ease.

Hard working; meticulous and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Discreet and respectful of principals privacy; willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Long term intent.

Able to communicate effectively and readily with managers and principals.

Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation of any limitations you may have to perform those essential functions.

Willing to perform any other duties, as may be requested, for example dog walking.

Able to work legally in the United States.

Able to lift to 25 lbs. with or without accommodations.