Job Description
Job Title: Live-out Housekeeper/Laundress
Location: New York, NY (Upper East Side)
Days: Monday Friday, 9:30AM - 6:30PM with flexibility
Non-Except Salary: 85-95K with healthcare.
Vacation: Three weeks paid vacation, plus nine holidays
Staff: One other Housekeeper
A distinguished couple (no kids, no pets), both working full time, residing in an elegant and expansive three floor, recently renovated 10,000 sq. ft. home decorated with museum quality art and design collections is in search of a dedicated and meticulous domestic professional. This full-time role requires working in harmony with the existing housekeeper.
Each housekeeper has clearly defined and independent responsibilities, along with some overlapping or shared duties, including vacation coverage for each other.
The candidate will replace an exceptional housekeeper who has been in the role for over 25 years and is now retiring.
Expectations for quality service and proactive engagement are high. Owners and staff embrace an appreciative, warm, and friendly aesthetic while maintaining discretion and sophistication in daily interactions. It is important that the new team member brings shared values of commitment, care, and attention to detail, taking pride in all aspects of the role.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Demonstrable success for a consistent length of time, at least 7 years, with experience as a housekeeper in ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) homes, including experience and sophistication in caring for fine artwork, furniture, fabrics, and surfaces.
Attributes: The ideal candidate should be able to anticipate needs, maintain a positive disposition, and enjoy working harmoniously with others. Flexibility, initiative, professionalism, and high trustworthiness are essential.
Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit, able to use step ladders, and comfortably walk up stairs.
Expectations:
Service Quality: High expectations for quality service and proactive engagement.
Professionalism: Ability to maintain discretion and sophistication in daily interactions.
Collaboration: Willingness to cover overlapping roles and responsibilities, especially during vacations. Eager to help in all ways.
Primary Responsibilities:
This candidate will be responsible for working together with the other housekeeper to ensure that the home is generally cleaned every day, along with biweekly deep cleaning of every room
Responsible for laundry and ironing
Care of flowers and plants
Shopping for groceries
Daily opening procedures and walk-through house checks
Vacuuming, dry/wet mopping, and floor care
Dusting all surfaces, furniture, corners, trim
Regular dusting of clothing closets
Disinfecting and cleaning bathrooms
Clean kitchen, unload dishwashers, etc., as the kitchen is used most evenings
Clean indoor sunroom, and perform light periodic upkeep of terraces upon request
Take special care to carefully and appropriately maintain and protect fine finishes and furnishings; use of correct products & methods.
Supervise vendors and contractors to ensure security and cleanliness.
Shop for household supplies as needed
Candidate Qualities:
Dedicated to career as a Domestic Professional
Seeks long-term position with loyal family
Takes pride in the work and the environment
Proactive, self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and order
Highly organized and efficient
Reliable, professional, committed to routine and structure
Appreciative, eager, and upbeat, but respects boundaries and privacy of the principals
Intuitive, warm, and respectful; fits with a sophisticated but unpretentious environment
Well-groomed, well-spoken, good communicator, versed in basic technology
Honest, discreet, and completely trustworthy
Requirements:
Proven experience in a high-end living environment with art and antiques
Excellent, successful prior work history with the same family. Seven years plus is ideal.
In five to ten words, please explain why you left your most recent role.
Previously vaccinated for COVID-19 and willing to have another booster should there be a new need.
Willing to sign NDA and abstain from any social media related to the position
Please provide references along with your resume.
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