Overview
A family in La Jolla, CA is seeking a full-time live-out housekeeper for their 7,000 sq. ft. home. There are 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. There are two adults, 3 older children, and 2 dogs in the home. The ability to work around the family’s schedule while at the same time cleaning and organizing in an efficient manner is important to the family.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and tidying of residence
- Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors
- Vacuum carpets, rugs and draperies
- Dust and polish furniture and fittings
- Clean metal fixtures and fittings
- Empty and clean trash containers
- Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers
- Wipe down glass surfaces
- Wipe down refrigerators, wine fridge, mini fridges, ice makers, etc.
- Dispose of expired food in refrigerator, freezer, and pantry (the cook will handle nearly everything relating to food)
- Make up beds and change linens as required
- Pack and unpack principals and children for travel
- Keep cleaning supply and household inventory (use inventory for creating lists to run errands)
- Keep light bulb inventory and change light bulbs
- Laundry for clothing and linens (sort, wash, fold, etc.)
- Iron clothing and linens as needed
- Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
- Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements to principal(s)
- Wash dishes and clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards
- Clean appliances
- Manage dry cleaning, dry cleaning inventory, and inspect clothing and linens upon return
- Run errands (e. g., grocery store, dry cleaner, seamstress, florist, drop off donations, etc.)
- De-clutter and organizational projects, as directed by principal(s) (e.g., closets, storage, etc.)
- Clean entryway of home
- Care for indoor and outdoor plants
- Polish silver
- Clean, tidy and organize outdoor living spaces (e.g., rooftops, decks, balconies, etc.)
- Schedule and oversee vendors and contractors (e.g., schedule window washing, winterizing irrigation system for winter months, seasonal landscaping displays, etc.)
- Assistance with entertaining (e.g., preparation for event, helping during event, clean up, etc.)
- Display seasonal holiday decorations (e.g., Christmas tree and decorations, etc.)
- Meal preparation (e.g., chopping vegetables, etc.)
- Maintain vehicles, fill gas tank, take for service appointments and keep accurate records of services completed
- Assistance with dogs (e.g., clean up after, walk occasionally, etc.)
Requirements
- Candidate to hire needs to be honest, trustworthy, understand the importance of maintaining discretion (confidentiality agreement required), experienced working with principals and children that are around residence often (having a quiet presence is important), and adept at organizing and general cleaning
- Very skilled with laundry and proficient with ironing
- Candidates must be comfortable working around dogs and children
- Candidates with many years of private full-time housekeeper experience working in a 5,000+ square foot or larger residence is required
- Safe vehicle for transportation is required
- Uniform preferred by housekeeper is provided and required
Salary and Benefits
- $40-45/hour or up to $50/hour if every job duty/requirement can be met and done extremely well. The hourly rate ultimately offered will depend on candidate's resume, references, and ability to do all the tasks well.
- Health insurance or healthcare stipend2 weeks’ vacation
- 5 paid sick days
- Major holidays off and paid