Housekeeper, Full-Time

Housekeeper, Full-Time

Division: Domestic Hospitality
Red ID: R

Location: New York, NY 10022
Salary: $35 - $40 per hour

Schedule:

• Regular: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM or 9 AM – 6 PM, with flexibility to start earlier or later if needed.
• Summer: 5-day work week, with some weekends spent in Rye, NY. Schedule may shift to include days off during the week, working 2–3 days in Rye (weekends) and 2 days in the NYC apartment. No overnight stays required in Rye.

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vacation, sick days, and a 401K plan. 

Job Summary:
A young private family is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeper to maintain the cleanliness and organization of their NYC residence, with additional support in Rye, NY, during the summer. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who takes pride in their work, has excellent laundry and organization skills, and enjoys working around children.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of general housekeeping, including deep cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas; vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing, garbage disposal, bed-making, and organizing spaces.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team with the Family Assistant/Nanny and part-time Chef/Cook.
• Manage laundry, including washing, ironing, and caring for delicate fabrics and stained clothing, especially children’s garments.
• Handle wardrobe management, including seasonal organization and proper storage.
• Oversee organizing projects and create efficient storage solutions.
• Assist with travel packing and unpacking.
• Prepare light meals for the family occasionally (e.g., a protein and a vegetable).
• Order groceries from preferred markets and track household cleaning supply inventory.
• Handle special requests, errands, and related duties as needed.
• Be comfortable working in a household with three young children.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of related work experience as a private Housekeeper.
• Excellent references from current and previous employers.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Flexibility to work overtime and evenings as needed.
• A team-player mentality with a strong work ethic and hands-on approach.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

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