Job Description
Job Description
Full-Time Estate Housekeeper
Compensation : $27 per hour
Start date : ASAP
Schedule : 5 days a week, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM or 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, with occasional weekend shifts and possible evening hours in the summer
Guaranteed 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime.
Benefits : 10 personal / sick days and 10 vacation days, annual salary raise.
Seeking a reliable, detail-oriented full-time housekeeper to join a team on a private estate in Lambertville, NJ. You will be responsible for a 7-bedroom, 4-full and 2-half-bath residence, with fine furnishings and artwork that require meticulous care.
Looking for someone who is professional and has prior experience in private homes. The family values longevity, as many staff have been with them for 20+ years.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily cleaning of all rooms, including detailed care for fine furnishings, artwork, and surfaces. Deep cleaning during winter months, including tasks such as drapery cleaning and other projects not feasible during family visits.
- Occasionally assist with grocery shopping; monthly gas allowance provided.
- Assist with household needs during family gatherings or events, which may require one evening shift, mainly during the summer.
The family resides primarily in California for the summer, they visit on weekends, allowing for thorough maintenance and deep cleaning.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a professional housekeeper in an estate or high-end residence is preferred.
- Ability to work occasional weekends, with Mondays and Tuesdays off if working a weekend.
- Commitment to maintaining the home's standards of cleanliness and care; attention to detail is essential.
- Although there are no full-time pets on the estate, young family members occasionally bring small dogs during their visits.
Provide 3-5 professional references