Full-Time Housekeeper - Upper East Side, NYC

Overview

A family on the Upper East Side is seeking a full-time housekeeper to join their fully-staffed home. This role will be joining a team of of 2 or 3 housekeepers plus a head housekeeper. The schedule will rotate monthly. One month the schedule will be working Tues-Sat and the next month the schedule will be working Sun-Thurs. In addition, the times shift every week. One week will be working 7am-3pm. The next week would be working 8am-4pm, and the following would be working 12pm-8pm. Flexibility is key! One week in the summer will be spent out in Southampton. There is lunch delivery provided 2x a week and the staff room always has food. The candidate should already be living in NYC or a commutable distance. The family is not looking to relocate. This position is seeking longevity and is hiring immediately.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the House Manager and part of the Housekeeping team with 3 additional housekeepers who are responsible for:

• Overall cleanliness and organization of the 20,000 s.f. home and its fine furnishings

• Maintains the main residence for the owners

• Assists at the owners’ other seasonal residences as needed

• Shift work and ability to work holidays and weekends as requested and scheduled. The schedule will rotate monthly. One month the schedule will be working Tues-Sat and the next month the schedule will be working Sun-Thurs. In addition, the times shift every week. One week will be working 7am-3pm. The next week would be working 8am-4pm, and the following would be working 12pm-8pm.

• One week in the summer will be spent out in Southampton

• Perform daily fine housekeeping and deep cleaning duties

• Laundry/Ironing; care of fine garments/linens – assists laundress weekends and as required

• Formal serving for events, parties and family meals

• Care of family pets

• Light cooking

• Setting table and serving family meals

• Deep cleaning of all bathrooms; bedrooms and living spaces

• Methodically dusting all surfaces of residence

• Empty trash following NYC recycling rules

• Fine surface cleaning; care of antiques (this does not include Chinese art work; paintings or sculptures at residence)

• Sweep, scrub and mop floors

• Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies

• Make beds, change sheets and turn down of beds

• Deep clean gym and all workout equipment and accessories

• Steaming Mr.’s suit when asked, care of towels and sheets on the weekends

• Polishing and maintaining silver, flatware, trays, serving pieces

• Liaising with Chef and House Manager to restock all refrigerators and family pantry

• Assist House Manager with packing and unpacking/ prep for owners travel

• Walking and feeding dogs when in residence

• Report necessary domestic repairs and replacements

Requirements

• Must be legal to work in the US
• Prior Private housekeeping experience
• Comfortable handling couture clothing
• Good communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable working with dogs in the home
• Must have longevity in prior roles.

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering a competitive rate of $45/hr+ depending on experience, with a full benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, and vision after sixty days

• 20 days of paid vacation, after accrued 

• 5 sick days

• 8 paid holidays (If worked, holiday pay or alternative day off)