About the role
Overview
- A warm, professional family in New York City is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to join their household team. This is a fully staffed residence with assistants, drivers, security personnel, chefs, administrative staff, property staff, and personal assistants. This role will work alongside another Housekeeper and report directly to the Estate Manager.
- The home operates in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with clear communication, mutual respect, and a strong emphasis on professionalism.
- The family is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail-oriented housekeeper.The housekeeper must be flexible, adaptable to changing priorities, comfortable around pets, and capable of maintaining exceptional standards while working collaboratively with an established team.
- They are seeking someone looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable and respectful household.
- Start Date: ASAP Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Responsibilities
Housekeeping & Household Maintenance
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of an 8,000-square-foot residence
- Detailed cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, guest spaces, kitchens, and common areas
- Deep cleaning and seasonal household projects
- Bed making, linen changes, and ironing of sheets and household linens
- Guest room preparation and turnover when visitors are in residence
- Maintain organization throughout all household spaces
- Ensure household standards are met
Provide formal serving
Laundry & Wardrobe Care
Daily family laundry
- Ironing and pressing of clothing, linens, and bedding
- Proper care of specialty fabrics and garments
- Knowledge of appropriate washing, drying, steaming, and fabric-care techniques
Closet and wardrobe organization
Pet Care Support
Daily support for three small dogs
Feeding and watering pets
- Managing indoor pee pads and pet-related cleanup
- Assisting with coordination of dog walkers
- Maintaining pet supplies and inventory
Household Operations
- Monitor household inventory and supplies
- Maintain pantry organization and cleanliness
- Check expiration dates of medications, vitamins, and household items
- Assist with household errands as needed
- Proactively identify maintenance or household needs
- Assist with occasional event preparation and cleanup
- Support the household during holiday gatherings and special occasions
Team Collaboration
Work alongside another Executive Housekeeper as an equal member of the housekeeping team
Report directly to the Estate Manager
- Communicate professionally with principals and household staff
- Adapt to changing household priorities and last-minute requests
- Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of private household housekeeping experience
- Previous experience in a fully staffed residences required with strong verifiable references
- Strong laundry and fabric-care knowledge
- Experience with ironing and garment care
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and manage changing responsibilities
Comfortable working around pets
Team-oriented mindset
Professional, respectful communication style
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Comfortable receiving direction while remaining proactive
- Cooking experience is a plus but not required
Requirements
Fluent English communication skills
Authorized to work in the United States
- Experience working in private homes with high standards
- Comfortable with a uniformed position
- Comfortable following established household protocols and chain of command
- Physically able to perform all housekeeping duties
- Available for occasional schedule flexibility for events or special household needs. This may include occasional travel to another property when there are large events
Salary and Benefits
$100,100-$113,750($44/hr-$50/hr)
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
100% employer-paid health insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
10 days PTO
Sick days
Paid holidays