Overview:
A client located on the Upper East Side of New York City is seeking an experienced Full-Time Housekeeper to start ASAP.
The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. The client is currently prioritizing live-out candidates, although a live-in arrangement may be considered for the right person if desired.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, polished, and professional housekeeper with a strong background in formal private homes. This role is heavily focused on meticulous housekeeping, fine laundry, ironing, household organization, and maintaining the residence to the highest standards. The client is seeking someone who is proactive, dependable, discreet, and comfortable managing their responsibilities independently.
Responsibilities:
Overall cleaning and upkeep of the 3,000 sq. ft. apartment
Daily housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining all living spaces
Preparing breakfast, coffee, light lunches
Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen
Grocery shopping and household errands
Deep cleaning of bathrooms
Washing, ironing, and changing bed linens
Making beds and maintaining the guest room
Laundry with careful attention to fabric care and washing instructions
Ironing clothing to a high standard
Maintaining organization of the pantry, closets, and storage areas
Household management duties including inventory, stocking household supplies, receiving packages, making returns, and coordinating vendors for repairs when needed
Driving the principal for errands or appointments as needed
Qualifications:
Honest, trustworthy, and dependable
Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude
Excellent housekeeping and organizational skills
Ability to prepare fresh lunches and simple, healthy meals and follow recipes when needed is highly desirable, but cooking is not a requirement
Able to read the room, knowing when to engage and when to work independently
Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy
Experience working in a formal private residence is highly preferred
Warm, accommodating, and comfortable working independently
Seeking a long-term position
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of professional housekeeping experience with verifiable references
Extensive experience with fine laundry, ironing, and garment care
Previous experience working in a formal private home
Comfortable wearing a uniform or black pants with a white blouse daily
Strong English communication skills, including answering calls or communicating with vendors when necessary
Professional demeanor with excellent communication skills
Valid driver's license and comfortable driving in New York City
Ability to reliably commute to the Upper East Side
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation: $50 per hour, approximately $104,000 annually
Two weeks paid vacation
Four paid sick days
Paid federal holidays
$500 monthly healthcare stipend
Overtime paid when applicable
Live-out preferred; live-in arrangements may be considered for the right candidate