The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture of high standards and can easily adapt to changes in routines. Looking for a team player with excellent people skills, a straightforward communication style and the ability to reflect the family’s values when interacting with others.
Confidentiality and discretion are of paramount importance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Housekeeper will report directly to the Estate Manager and work closely with other household staff. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- All aspects of general housekeeping, deep cleaning, and upkeep of the residence.
- Follow cleaning checklists and ensure all aspects of the property, interiors as well as exteriors, are maintained, and always cleaned to the highest standard.
- Making beds and changing bed linens.
- Washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes and linens.
- Organizing closets, pantries, and storage areas.
- Packing and unpacking travel bags and suitcases.
- Assist with stocking and maintaining inventories of household items.
- Assisting in preparing for events of all sizes.
- Occasional errands and making purchases, including groceries.
- Other duties, special requests and projects as requested.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work with the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Minimum 5+ years related experience preferably for a larger high-end home.
- Experience cleaning and working around a formal, museum-like environment.
- Experience with data devices and communicating with smartphones.
- Computer Skills – Basic Microsoft Office skills. Must be resourceful and able to research and procure items on the internet.
- Willingness to work occasionally weekends/evenings as needed.
- Professional in appearance and demeanor always.
- Fluent in English verbally and written.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a thorough background investigation and reference check.
Schedule:
This is a non-exempt full-time position. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work weekends and potentially on Holidays. Schedule is generally (5) days a week (Monday-Friday) while the client and/or guests are not on-site. When clients are in the residence, hours will increase/change as needed just before, during and after a client visit; long hours should be expected during these times.
Email your reusme to colonialagency@gmail.com