Job Description

Overview

A family in Nolita, Manhattan, is seeking an experienced, meticulous, and reliable Temporary Housekeeper to assist with the upkeep of their approximately 3,000-square-foot residence. The position is expected to last approximately 3–6 months while their longtime housekeeper is on medical leave.

The household consists of two adults, one child living at home, an older child who returns during school holidays, and a small, friendly long-haired Dachshund.

The family is seeking a trustworthy, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining a beautiful home and is particularly careful when working around delicate furnishings, artwork, glass, and fragile decorative items.

Schedule

• Minimum of 3 days per week, with the possibility of 5 days depending on the candidate and household needs
• Approximately 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some flexibility in daily hours; if the person can cook one meal a week then they could guarantee full-time
• The family currently employs a housekeeper five days per week and is open to maintaining a similar schedule for the right candidate
• Anticipated start in late October or early November
• Temporary assignment expected to last approximately 3–6 months, with the exact duration dependent on the current housekeeper's return

Responsibilities

• Full-charge housekeeping and detailed cleaning of the approximately 3,000-square-foot residence
• Thorough cleaning and maintenance of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common living areas
• Careful dusting and cleaning around delicate artwork, glass, and fragile decorative items
• Changing bed linens and laundering bedding and towels
• Handling household laundry, including clothing and linens
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the home
• Performing deeper cleaning projects and rotating household tasks as time permits
• Keeping guest rooms clean and prepared for visiting family members
• Light ironing as needed (preferred but not required)
• Occasional assistance with simple meal preparation or preparing a family dinner would be a welcome bonus, but is not required
• Helping maintain a tidy, comfortable, and well-cared-for home

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a seasoned housekeeper who is meticulous, dependable, and highly attentive to detail. The family is looking for someone who can work independently, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and handle delicate household belongings with exceptional care.

The candidate should be:

• Extremely trustworthy, responsible, and reliable
• Meticulous and thorough in their cleaning
• Experienced working in private residences
• Careful and respectful when handling valuable or fragile belongings
• Organized, proactive, and efficient
• Comfortable working independently
• Professional, discreet, and respectful of the family's privacy
• Flexible and adaptable to the family's schedule and needs
• Friendly and comfortable around a small dog

Requirements

• Prior professional housekeeping experience in private homes
• Excellent, verifiable references
• Strong knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and care of delicate surfaces and furnishings
• Experience handling fine artwork, glass, and fragile decorative pieces
• Ability to manage laundry and household linens
• Comfortable around dogs
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Available for a temporary assignment of approximately 3–6 months
• Light ironing skills are a plus
• Basic family cooking skills are a plus, but not required

Salary and Benefits

• $45/hr