Job Description

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Freehold, NJ

Compensation: $40/hour

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00am–4:00pm

Guaranteed Hours: 18 hours/week

Overview/About the Family:

A family in Freehold, NJ is looking for a detail-oriented, reliable Housekeeper/House Manager to start as soon as possible. The role is three days a week, and the job is keeping their home clean, organized, and well-stocked. The home has cats, so the right candidate must be comfortable caring for them, including litter box duties. The family is expecting their first baby in March 2027, so there may be babysitting opportunities later on. This role is a great fit for someone who takes pride in a spotless, well-organized home, arrives on time, works the full shift, and can anticipate household needs without being asked. Candidates with professional-level organizing skills and cooking experience will stand out.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including showers, tubs, sinks, toilets, mirrors, and glass
• Clean the kitchen, including countertops, stovetop, sinks, and appliance exteriors; load and unload the dishwasher and hand-wash items as needed
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery; sweep and mop floors; dust furniture and surfaces; wipe down high-touch areas
• Make beds, change linens weekly, tidy bedrooms and common areas, empty trash and recycling, and clean shoes
• Handle all laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away; care for delicates; steam or iron as needed
• Manage dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up, and do the seasonal clothing changeover
• Put away groceries and deliveries; keep the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry organized; check expiration dates and discard spoiled food
• Keep a household inventory and a running shopping list; shop weekly to restock paper goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies, beverages, and pantry staples
• Organize and label closets, cabinets, drawers, pantry, linen closets, and storage spaces; keep the entryway and shoe storage orderly
• Identify items for donation or disposal, with the family’s approval
• Feed the cats, keep fresh water out, and clean and change the litter box
• Water plants; tidy the backyard; wipe down outdoor furniture; take out outside trash; put pool items away in the shed
• Change furnace, air purifier, and refrigerator water filters; report damage or maintenance issues
• Let in scheduled deliveries and service providers as requested
• Bring in and unpack packages, put items away, dispose of packaging, and handle returns and exchanges
• Run occasional grocery and pharmacy errands
• Prepare guest bedrooms and bathrooms, and help before and after guests visit
• Do rotating deep cleaning: refrigerator/freezer, oven, microwave, cabinets, backsplash, baseboards, trim, interior windows, ceiling fans, vents, light fixtures, under furniture, shower doors, tile and grout, and trash bins
• Prepare meals (preferred)

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Punctual and dependable; arrives on time and works the full scheduled shift
• Exceptional organization and labeling skills (professional organizer level preferred)
• No cat allergies; comfortable handling litter box duties
• Conversational English
• Verifiable professional references
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Able to lift and move moderately heavy items
• Cooking experience preferred
• Experience with infants or children preferred