Full Charge Housekeeper/Laundress

| Delray Beach, FL, United States

Posted Date 9/08/2023
Description

Immediate hire.

Seeking a temporary full-time, experienced live-out Housekeeper/Laundress. Position has potential to become permanent.

Successful candidate will be very detail oriented and posess extensive cleaning experience in luxury private residences, including a strong understanding of the care and laundering of fine garments, leather goods, handbags, etc. 

This position will work as a team with the head housekeeper. Hours will be Mon-Fri 9-5 with a rotating Saturday (day off during week on weeks Saturday is required). Candidate should have ability to mange time wisely and be capable of both working autonomously and as a team.

Household has two adult occupants. No children, one dog. 

Responsibilities

 

  • All aspects of general housekeeping, deep cleaning, and general upkeep of the interior 
  • Adhering to weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual checklists
  • Coordinating with on-site caretaker for interior repairs and preventive maintenance of appliances as needed
  • Proficiency in caring for special surfaces (wood, marble, leather, antiques, exotic skins, silver, etc.)
  • Completing the family’s laundry including washing, steaming and pressing garments and linens
  • Superior organization skills
  • Pack and unpack for travel 
  • Minor care of the family pet (feeding and cleaning up after her)
  • Occasional errands such as running packages to post office
  • Manage household stock levels (consumables, hygiene products, pantry items)
  • Additional Housekeeper responsibilities and duties as needed and requested by the family

 Requirements

 

  • Must speak intermediate to strong English
  • Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
  • Minimum 3 -5+ years of experience working in a private home
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to responsibilities; willing and able to take direction well
  • Thorough knowledge of deep household cleaning, laundry, organization.
  • Polished, poised and professional in both mindset and manner; use of utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times
  • Flexibility in scheduling with the willingness to work additional hours as needed
Job Type
Contract | Temporary
Job Categories
Executive Housekeeper | Housekeeper
Compensation
Competitive. Commensurate with experience. Full medical and dental package Potential for permanency
Housing Type
Live-out

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