We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a private UHNW household located near the Main Line, Philadelphia, PA. The household is seeking to replace its current housekeeper with a full-time, live-out professional experienced working in UHNW or high-profile private homes. Candidate identity, family details, and household specifics are shared only after signed NDA / mutual confidentiality agreement.
Position Snapshot
Role
Full-Time Housekeeper
Household
Private UHNW family, principal residence — Main Line / Greater Philadelphia, PA
Arrangement
Live-out
Schedule
Full-time, 5 days/week; occasional flexibility for travel days or events (details discussed post-NDA)
Compensation
$75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience (exact figure discussed with qualified candidates)
Start Date
ASAP — targeting placement within 2–4 weeks
Reports To
Personal Assistant
Employer of Record
Sirius Black LLC (household management entity)
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a private UHNW or high-profile household (celebrity, athlete, executive, or similarly public-facing principal preferred)
- Demonstrated discretion and comfort signing and upholding an NDA; experience working around household security and privacy protocols
- Full working knowledge of high-end fabrics, finishes, and surfaces; experience maintaining fine furnishings, art, and designer wardrobes a plus
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small household staff team (reports to EA/household manager)
- Reliable transportation; able to commute to the Main Line area daily
- Flexible availability for occasional early/late hours around family travel or events
- Excellent communication and proactive style — able to flag maintenance or vendor needs without being asked
- Clean, verifiable background check and professional references from UHNW or comparable households required
Household Context
- Principal residence with additional properties in rotation; occasional travel-related scheduling needs
- Household currently in the middle of a broader staffing and operations build-out; housekeeper will work alongside an Executive/Personal Assistant and coordinate with outside vendors as needed
- Family includes children — candidates should be comfortable in a home with kids present, though this is not a childcare role
Job Duties
Daily Cleaning & Upkeep
- Full cleaning rotation across living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas to a five-star standard
- Kitchen cleaning and reset after family use. Work in tandem with Chef to maintain a cleaning schedule of kitchen.
- Daily bed-making, tidying, and turning guest rooms as needed
- Dusting, polishing, and care of fine furniture, surfaces, and finishes
Laundry & Wardrobe
- Full laundry cycle: washing, drying, ironing, steaming, and folding for the family (Principals only; Nannies was childrens' clothing)
- Care of delicate and designer items, including proper garment handling and storage. Unpacking dry cleaning.
- Wardrobe organization and seasonal rotation, if requested.
- Packing/unpacking support for family travel, if requested.
Inventory & Supplies
- Tracking and restocking household and cleaning supplies, linens, and toiletries
- Flagging low stock or reorder needs proactively to the EA rather than waiting to be asked, i.e. shampoo, paper towels etc.
Entertaining & Guest Support
- Prepping guest rooms and common spaces ahead of visitors or events
- Table setting, room turnover, and post-event reset
- Light flower/room presentation for family or guest arrivals
Coordination
- Working alongside the EA and any other household staff (chef, nanny, maintenance) without duplicating effort
- Communicating maintenance issues, repair needs, or vendor follow-ups promptly
- Comfortable being present in a home with children (not a childcare role, but working around kids' schedules) and one medium size dog.
