Housekeeper
private family officeJersey City, NJ
Housekeeper
private family officeJersey City, NJJunior L3
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Housekeeper Tribeca, New York, NYFull-time, year-round40 hours per week guaranteed Weekends required About the Household A private residence in Tribeca is seeking an experienced Housekeeper. The home is the principal’s primary residence and is occupied year-round. There are pets in the home, so the housekeeper must be comfortable around animals. The household team includes a House Manager, housekeeping staff, and a Driver, supported by additional staff for finance and office management. The team communicates through Slack, email, and phone.
The Role:
This is a dedicated housekeeping position reporting to the House Manager. The Housekeeper is responsible for the care and presentation of the entire residence, keeping it to a five-star standard at all times. The household has well-established procedures and standards, and the right candidate will follow them precisely. At the same time, we want someone who takes ownership: who notices what needs doing, takes charge of their work without being asked, and knows when to follow direction and when to step up.
Schedule: Weekends Required
- 40 hours per week, guaranteed.
- Every Saturday and Sunday is required, year-round.
- The remaining hours are scheduled on weekdays, as either a four- or five-day week. For the right candidate, we’re happy to arrange the schedule that works best for both sides.
- Weekend attendance is required whether or not the principal is in residence. When he is home, you’ll support the household’s daily needs; when he is away, weekends are used for additional cleaning projects and errands.
- Reliability is the most important requirement of this role. The household depends on consistent weekend coverage, so availability and punctuality are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Hands-on daily housekeeping of the entire residence, including deep-cleaning rotations and turndown service.
- Proper care of antiques, fine furnishings, and delicate materials using appropriate products and methods.
- Careful cleaning around the household’s fine art collection, following the household’s art care procedures. Artwork itself is handled only by specialists.
- All laundry and garment care, including delicate fabrics and fine linens; coordinating dry cleaning.
- Following and upholding the household’s existing housekeeping procedures, checklists, and standards.
- Running household errands as needed.
- Coordinating with the House Manager and team to prepare the home for entertaining and guests.
Qualifications:
- Housekeeping experience in private residences or luxury hospitality is required. We’re happy to train the right person to our standards.
- Knowledge of cleaning products and methods, and eagerness to learn our procedures.
- A proven ability to follow established procedures exactly, while taking initiative and ownership of your work.
- Guaranteed availability every Saturday and Sunday, with a strong record of reliability and punctuality.
- Comfortable with Slack, Google Workspace, and mobile apps.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role
- Comfortable around animals.
- Absolute discretion and confidentiality, including signing a confidentiality agreement and following strict privacy rules:
- Willing to complete First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within 60 days of hire. The household pays for the course and the time.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Paid time off: 10 vacation days per year, plus 5 paid sick and safe days (40 hours), in accordance with New York law.
- Holidays: The household recognizes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Work on a recognized holiday is paid at a holiday premium.
- Meals: Daily lunch provided.
- Uniform: Provided by the household.
Hiring Process:
Offers are contingent on, a signed confidentiality agreement, and acknowledgment of the household’s staff handbook. The role begins with a 90-day introductory period.
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Occupation
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Industry
Private Households
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