Job Description

Overview

A wonderful family of four living on the Upper East Side, is seeking an experienced housekeeper. This position is part-time and the schedule will be Tuesday and Thursday with six-hour days; either 7am-1pm or 8am-2pm. The family also includes two well-behaved dogs, a Labrador and a Dachshund. They require full housekeeping for their apartment, which should be done pro-actively and to a high standard, following the household's already established routine and systems.

Responsibilities

• Full household cleaning and upkeep of a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment
• Dusting thoroughly throughout
• Ensure the bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned and towels changed
• Ensure the kitchen surfaces are cleaned as well as appliances
• Empty the trash
• Restock as supplies run low including keeping the refrigerator stocked to their requirements
• Silverware is hand washed and silver and copper is polished
• Attention to detail - moving furniture to clean behind and underneath to ensure nothing is overlooked
• The apartment has wallpapered rooms, antique wool rugs, natural stone, and good linens, the candidate should have prior knowledge and experience on how to care for each area

No cooking or childcare is required.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with a principal working from home, the candidate must be able to move through the apartment quietly
• Previous experience working in homes with delicate furnishings

Requirements

• Must be organized and detail orientated in their work
• Works autonomously and pro-actively
• Must be discrete and reliable
• The family are wanting a candidate to stay with them for many years
• This is a pet friendly household and the candidate must be comfortable working around dogs

Salary and Benefits

• $40-$45/ hour (DOE)