Job Description

Seeking experienced Domestic Housekeeper with experience in a Luxury Household!

Full-Time Domestic Housekeeper – Memorial Villages

Location: Houston, Texas, 77024
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $30.00-$35.00 depending on experiencer
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Benefits: Paid vacation, holiday and sick time

Required: English language proficiency

Meet the Employer

A warm, professional family in Memorial Villages is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Domestic Housekeeper to support their active household. With school-aged children, the home is both elegant and lived-in.

The family values this role as essential to helping them spend more quality time together while maintaining a well-run home. This position requires someone who anticipates needs, prioritizes effectively, and maintains high standards without constant direction.

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, thrives in a structured and respectful household, and finds fulfillment in creating an environment that allows a busy family to stay connected and focused on what matters most.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver with excellent judgment who brings a calm, can-do approach to a dynamic household.

Scope of the Role

In a luxury home, a domestic housekeeper takes on a comprehensive range of responsibilities that go far beyond standard housekeeping services. These duties include:

• Function & Presentation: Strong emphasis on both function and presentation throughout the home

• Impeccable Cleaning and Maintenance: High-end housekeeping demands meticulous care, including the proper handling of fine furniture, antiques, and luxury fabrics.
• Laundry and Wardrobe Care: Managing designer garments, couture pieces, and specialty fabrics with precision, including steaming, pressing, and seasonal wardrobe rotations.
• Organization and Household Efficiency: Ensuring all areas of the residence are impeccably arranged, from pantries to walk-in closets.
• Inventory and Supplies Management: Restocking premium household supplies and working with vendors to source specialty cleaning products.
• Guest and Event Preparation: Setting up guest rooms, preparing spaces for entertaining, and executing last-minute adjustments to meet high standards.
• Security and Discretion: Maintaining a confidential and secure environment, respecting the privacy of UHNW individuals and their families.

Outline of Responsibilities:

Morning Routine

• Begin each day with a full house sweep: collect laundry, reset common areas, tidy surfaces
• Assess the home for any issues requiring immediate attention

Daily Maintenance

• Make beds daily; and change linens weekly or as needed
• Manage full laundry cycle (wash, dry, fold, iron, put away), including delicate and high-end garments
• Maintain kitchen and living spaces (dishes, counters, floors, trash removal)
• Clean bathrooms thoroughly and consistently
• Spot-clean and address spills, particularly those related to children
• Sanitize high-touch points frequently
• Organize and return items to their proper place
• Check Cushions & under furniture for misplaced items

Deep Cleaning & Scheduling

• Execute a rotating deep-clean schedule (baseboards, oven, refrigerator, windows, patio, garage, etc.)
• Follow structured cleaning checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks
• Track seasonal and specialty cleaning needs (ceiling fans, chandeliers, etc.)
• Execute a rotating deep-clean schedule for the entire home, tailored to each room’s specific needs

Organization & Inventory

• Maintain visual and functional organization systems (photo guides provided)
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively restock supplies
• Support household organization projects (decluttering, seasonal storage, etc.)
• Maintain a high standard of presentation at all times

Family Support & Light Food Preparation

• Prepare healthy snacks and assist with light food prep (washing/chopping produce, boiling eggs, etc.)
• Support daily routines (unpacking lunchboxes, post-school cleanup)
• Provide light pet care (weekly litter box maintenance)

End-of-Day Wrap-Up

• Reset all rooms and ensure the home is tidy and organized
• Take out trash, collect mail, and complete a final walkthrough
• Complete a final check of doors and locks

Requirements

Qualifications & Traits

• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high standards
• Proactive mindset—anticipates needs without direction
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Calm, solutions-oriented problem solver
• Receptive to direction while offering thoughtful efficiency improvements
• Experience in high-end or fully staffed homes preferred
• Trustworthy, punctual, and respectful
• Discreet and confidential (willing to sign an NDA)
• High energy and stamina for a hands-on role
• Collaborative and team-oriented (works well with household staff such as PAs or House Managers)
• Comfortable working around children and pets

Additional Household Context

• One employer works full-time outside the home
• One employer works part-time and is actively involved in the home
• Family includes school-aged children and one small indoor cat