Job Title: Full-Time Housekeeper
Reports To: Estate Manager and Homeowners


About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Housekeeper to join our household team. The position involves maintaining a multilevel, 5-story, 7,000-square-foot residence, with each floor encompassing approximately 1,300 square feet. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming home environment while working independently to manage day-to-day household tasks. This position requires a proactive professional who anticipates the needs of the household and demonstrates exceptional standards of cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

Daily Housekeeping

• Clean and sanitize all areas of the home, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping surfaces.
• Maintain organization in high-traffic areas and ensure the kitchen is clean and orderly.
• Change bed linens and towels on a weekly basis.
• Keep bathrooms clean and fully stocked with necessary supplies.
• Empty trash and recycling bins regularly.
• Unpack and organize deliveries, ensuring household items are stored appropriately.
• Track inventory and backstock of household supplies, following and improving existing organizational systems.
• Manage a weekly laundry schedule for linens and personal clothing, including handwashing, mending, and arranging dry cleaning as needed.
• Care for fine fabrics and luxury materials, ensuring proper cleaning methods are used.

Deep Cleaning

• Execute periodic deep cleaning tasks, including:
  • Cleaning furniture, appliances (inside and out), and fixtures.
  • Organizing closets, drawers, and storage spaces.
  • Rotating mattresses and airing bedding.
  • Detailed organization of wardrobes, including seasonal rotation, repairs, and maintenance of delicate fabrics.
  • Maintain shoes and accessories, ensuring all items are cleaned and stored properly.
• Polish and maintain hardwood floors, stairs, banisters, and other specialty surfaces, strictly using only organic, non-toxic products.

Household Management

• Handle grocery shopping and ensure the pantry and refrigerator are stocked.
• Assist with seasonal transitions, such as changing clothing and household items for different seasons.
• Prepare and pack for vacations or trips.
• Manage household inventory, ensuring supplies are replenished promptly.

Special Projects

• Support event preparation, including setup and cleanup.
• Assist with holiday decorations and other one-time projects.

Property Care

• Maintain high-end and historical finishes, including marble, antiques, hardwood floors, and wool rugs.
• Identify and report maintenance issues to the homeowners or Estate Manager.

Communication

• Maintain open, clear, and professional communication with the homeowners and Estate Manager.
• Proactively inform the household of any issues or concerns that require attention.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Housekeeper in a high-end residential setting.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience using only all-natural, organic cleaning products and methods is a requirement.
• Ability to implement natural cleaning solutions in place of store-bought products when appropriate.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying moderate weights.
• Discretion and trustworthiness are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience caring for historical or high-end properties.
• Experience with silver and fine china care.
• Basic home maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• $500 monthly health insurance stipend.