Overview
Schedule: Monday - Friday (6am – 2pm) & Saturday (8 hours flexible)
A warm and welcoming family who recently relocated to the Dallas area are seeking an experienced Housekeeper to help them maintain their home. The main residence is 3,700 sq. ft., with two additional 1500 sq. ft. units on property. The family includes two young children and three dogs, so a child and animal lover is a must! The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the home is clean, organized, and running smoothly, with duties including full-charge daily cleaning, laundry, pet care, childcare assistance, vendor supervision, and personal errands as time allows.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-focused, and enjoys working in a dynamic, family-oriented setting. Candidate must adhere to and be capable of fulfilling the Requirements listed below.
Requirements
- Legal to work in the US, with a valid driver’s license and clean record.
- 5-8 years’ experience in luxury home working with fine surfaces, fabrics and finishes.
- Willingness to work six days per week.
- Available to stay overnight for long periods when needed.
- Capable of passing an extensive background check and BAI interview.
- A positive attitude and love for what you do.
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty.
- An exceptional eye for detail, cleanliness, and order.
- Understand the process for cleaning a room/space and:
- Cleaning chemical usage and mixing. (No Fabuloso or abrasive cleaners)
- Care and laundering of fine linens and fabrics.
- Care and laundering of culture garments, including steaming, ironing, and mending.
- Care of various surfaces such as stone, wood, ceramic, and metals.
- Cleaning chemical usage and mixing.
- Understanding of the cleaning and sanitizing process.
- Garment Care & Closet organization.
- Stain removal.
Duties & Key Success Factors
- Daily cleaning and upkeep of home.
- Linen rotation and laundering.
- Clothing laundry/ironing.
- Organizing closets and personal spaces.
- Vacuum surfaces and disinfect sanitary and commonly touched areas.
- Dust fine furnishings and delicate exteriors.
- Shopping for household supplies.
- Simple grocery and meal preparation. Daily breakfast for children and snacks.
- Care for dogs, including letting them out and picking up after them.
- Miscellaneous errands as needed.
- Greet & supervise vendors that are scheduled.
- Overnight dog sitting while family is out of town. (Spring break & 1-2 months during summer)
Other Considerations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs many times a day
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.