Overview
A warm, wonderful family of 5 on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced, polished, and detail-oriented full-time housekeeper to join their household team. The family resides in a two-floor apartment just under 4,500 square feet and is looking for a professional who takes pride in maintaining a highly organized and well-run home environment.
The ideal candidate is experienced in high-level housekeeping and laundry care, thrives in a collaborative household setting, and has a positive, team-oriented attitude. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone discreet, proactive, flexible, and comfortable working in a friendly household alongside existing staff.
The general schedule will be Sunday through Thursday from 8:00/9:00am to 6:00/7:00pm, with flexibility depending on the family’s needs. The family is also open to the candidate working alternate days and times; however, Sunday is not negotiable. The family spends the month of August in the Hamptons, and the candidate will be required to live-in and work 4 days a week, and will have 3 days off during that time. The candidate will be able to go home on days off, and commuting expenses will be covered.
This position is ideal for a career housekeeper seeking a long-term role within a warm, respectful, and well-supported household environment.
Responsibilities
- All aspects of full-charge housekeeping for a two-floor residence
- Expert-level laundry and garment care, including:
- Stain treatment
- Ironing and steaming
- Care for delicate and high-end clothing
- Closet and wardrobe organization
- Maintain overall household organization and cleanliness to a high standard
- Changing of linens and making beds
- Assist with tidying and maintaining shared spaces alongside the nanny
- Keep an inventory of household cleaning supplies and notify appropriate staff when to reorder
- Table setting and household presentation would be a plus.
- Work collaboratively with additional household staff
Qualifications
- Excellent laundry and wardrobe management skills – ability to read labels and follow instructions
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and polished
- Friendly, easygoing, and team-oriented personality
- Maintains professionalism, discretion, and efficiency in a staffed home environment
- Comfortable working in a home with school-aged children
- Flexible and adaptable with scheduling needs
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Takes pride in their work
- Able to prioritize tasks without being micromanaged
Requirements
- Wear the uniform provided by the family
- Must be able to work in the Hamptons in August
- Prior experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of proper cleaning techniques
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
This is a salaried position of $100k+ commensurate with experience. The family is offering a competitive benefits package.
