Full-time Housekeeper/Laundress

  • Society Staffing
  • New York, New York
  • May 09, 2024
Full time

Job Description

Full-time Housekeeper/Laundress Division: Executive Hospitality Ref ID: R Location: New York, NY 10128 Salary: $35 - $45 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday. Hours: 9 am - 6 pm Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation, sick days, Job Title: A private family seeks to hire an experienced detailed Housekeeper/Laundress to oversee the cleaning and organizing of a large prestigious prewar apartment (4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms) in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The ideal candidate must be an extremely detailed individual with experience performing museum-quality cleaning, detail organizing, and excellent laundress skills
The family would like someone who is service-oriented and is always willing to be helpful
A self-starter individual would be ideal. Responsibilities:
  • Full-charge Museum quality housekeeping and deep cleaning responsibilities
  • Dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning all surfaces
  • Antique and art care, and polishing silver
  • Overseeing general support with laundry and organizing closets
  • Laundry responsibilities: washing, laundering, steam-ironing and using the rotary for linens
  • Deep cleaning and organizing bathrooms
  • Wardrobe management and maintaining orderly closets
  • Assisting with packing and unpacking for travel.
  • Keeping a record of household items inventory and ordering when low in stock of any items
  • Assist with guest service for parties or special events
  • Providing excellent service to principals and guests
  • No cooking required
  • Occasional travel to Great Barrington, MA might be required 2 / 3 days max during the summer time
  • May be asked to work during some important holidays
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a Private Residence
  • Excellent references from current and previous employers
  • Utmost sense of confidentiality and discretion
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (English)
  • Professional, polished, and poised at all times
  • Hands-on with a good attitude, high energy, strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Flexibility in schedule
  • Valid US work authorization
  • Valid Driver's license is a plus

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