Full-Time Housekeeper - Upper East Side

Overview

A lovely private family on the Upper East Side is seeking a communicative and proactive full-time housekeeper to manage the cleaning and laundry in their 3.5-bedroom duplex. The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 7:30pm. The candidate must be familiar with high-end furnishings, have excellent ironing skills, and be discreet, detail-oriented, and self-directed. No travel is required for the role and the family has a chef who prepares all meals.

Responsibilities

Daily maintenance cleaning

Deep cleaning on a self-directed schedule

Maintenance of special surfaces (mahogany floors, marble counters, e.g.)

Laundry for two parents and two teenagers

Meticulous ironing of collared shirts and other specialized items

Reporting household needs to the principal (dead light bulb, dry goods inventory, e.g.)

Cleaning the kitchen and clearing the table following the chef-prepared dinner each evening when principals are in residence

Qualifications

Detail-oriented, museum-quality cleaning

Excellent ironing skills

Proactive, with an ownership mentality

Strong and clear communication

Willingness to learn

Ability to take and apply feedback to carry out the principals' preferences

Openness to occasionally walk the small dog for 5 minutes per day if a principal isn't home

Requirements

Comfort with a small dog in the home

Legal to work in the US

Familiarity with luxury fabrics and furnishings

Experience in a high-end environment

Excellent references

Salary and Benefits

$40-$45 per hour plus overtime

Health insurance plan

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Days

Regular Full-Time