SUMMARY:
New York based private family seeks a hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy Live-out Housekeeper with at least 5 years or more of experience working with an UHNW family. The successful candidate will have, among other characteristics, excellent cleanliness standards, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Attention to detail, prioritization, and time management skills are important as are flexibility, honesty, reliability. This is an hourly position, ranging from 40-50 hours per week including weekends and some holidays.
Seeking 3 Housekeeper candidates, with the following schedules:
- Thursday - Monday (OFF Tues./Wed.)
- Tuesday - Saturday (OFF Sun./Mon.)
- Wednesday - Sunday (OFF Mon./Tues.)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain a high level of organization throughout the household, including closets, storage areas, cleaning supplies, ensuring systems are in place for efficient and ease of use
- Daily cleaning, dusting, mopping, polishing, and washing.
- Laundry and ironing and/or sending out dry cleaning.
- Monitor and manage household inventory; restock cleaning supplies and pantry items.
- Some light cooking and serving.
- Running errands.
- Assisting with flower arrangements.
- Receiving packages and maintaining a delivery log.
- Answering the house phone.
- Greeting family and guests upon arrival.
- Support family routine, as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience working as a housekeeper for a high-profile employer always ensuring 5-star service.
- Comfortable using technology, including basic tools like Microsoft excel, Microsoft Word, shared calendars and household management apps
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of cleaning products and their application/use on museum quality furniture and various surfaces.
- Knowledge of caring for fine garments: handwashing, ironing, stain removal and steam-pressing.
- Able to prepare simple meals.
- Planning and organizational skills for closets, cabinets, and other storage spaces.
- Ability to drive.
- Ability to travel preferred.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Ambitious and hard-working; goes the extra mile.
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to balance and accommodate shifting priorities in schedules, demands and requirements.
- Trustworthy and discrete, specifically as relates to confidential business and family information.
- Reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits positive attitude.
- Given regular daily interaction with staff and others, highly personable, diplomatic, respectful, cooperative, adaptable, and poised.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Housekeeping for Private Family: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Great Neck, NY 11021 (Required)
Work Location: In person
