Overview
A wonderful family of 5 located on the Upper East Side of NYC is seeking a dedicated and experienced housekeeper to join their team. The role is live-out while in the city, and live-in while in the Hamptons for the Summers. The general schedule in NYC will be Monday through Friday, 7am-4pm, for 45 hours per week guaranteed. In the Hamptons, the schedule will be Tuesday through Friday, 7am-7pm, with some flexibility. The family has 3 elementary aged children, who have their own nanny, and additional staff in the home. This position requires someone who is proactive, can be flexible, possesses exceptional housekeeping skills and is a team-player. Ability to support with light child care in a pinch is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and organized household environment - Ensuring all rooms always remain clean and presentable.
- Perform laundry duties including washing, ironing, folding, and putting away clothes.
- Assist with packing and unpacking for trips.
- Ability to care for speciality surfaces/materials and wardrobes.
- Restocking any supplies such as toiletries, pantry items, etc.
- Collaborate with other household staff to always remain a team player.
- Occasional simple cooking of breakfast for the kids, think easy meals
Qualifications
- Calm and friendly demeanor
- Detail oriented
- Team-player, gets along well with other staff and able to work together
- Great organization skills
- Happy and positive attitude
Requirements
- Previous experience as a housekeeper
- Exceptional hands-on housekeeping skills, including laundry, ironing, packing, and
- unpacking.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Must be comfortable with traveling to the Hamptons in the summer
- Must be comfortable around kids
- Must have a US Passport, Green Card, or EAC
- Valid Drivers licence is a huge plus, but not a requirement
Salary and Benefits
