About this role
Overview
A busy family is seeking a part-time housekeeper for their Gramercy apartment. The schedule for this position is flexible- the family is looking for one 8-hour day per week, starting at 8:30am, once the children are out of the house. The family is flexible on the day, but it must be a weekday. The housekeeper should have the flexibility to travel to the family's summer home in Long Island.
Responsibilities
The housekeeper will be responsible for the upkeep of a three-bedroom, 1,300-square-foot apartment, including deep cleaning, general tidying, organization, and laundry (the unit is in the basement). The following will be included:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the home
- Handle laundry; folding and putting away
- Ensure all floors and surfaces are always kept spotless
- Maintain a tidy, well-presented kitchen and bathrooms at all times
- Prepping meals from time to time
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate for this role will have strong attention to detail, be organized, and be adaptable.
- The candidate should be comfortable with ironing and able to create and maintain organizational systems at home.
- The family is willing to add additional hours for evening babysitting and meal prep/cooking if desired
Requirements
- The housekeeper should be OK with a SAHM and children.
- Can travel to Long Island in the summer
- Can commit to one day per week
- Minimum 5 years of experience in private, high-level households
- Knowledge of fabrics. Must be able to read clothing labels
- Child-friendly and family-oriented demeanor
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering a rate of $40 - $45 per hour gross for this position, and is flexible depending on experience and skill-set.
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in a three-bedroom apartment, including deep cleaning, laundry, and meal prep. They will ensure all areas of the home are tidy and well-presented.
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