HOUSEKEEPER
PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the House Manager and Head Housekeeper, responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the residence.
- Full-Time
- Atherton, CA with occasional travel to San Francisco, CA
- Start Date: ASAP
- No relocation is on offer: local candidates will be considered
- 5 days/week: 3 weekdays + 2 weekend days (alternating weekends – 4 weekend
days/month
- Daily Schedule: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for high-quality day-to-day detailed cleanliness and upkeep of the
residence, including the following functions:
- Perform all housekeeping for the residence, including daily tasks such as
dusting, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, general floor care, and regular deep
cleaning
- Laundry of clothing and household items, including care of items requiring
special treatment, such as fine linens
- Sort clothing and linen, iron, fold, and distribute clean laundry; manage dry
cleaning
- Launder and iron fine linens as directed; make and maintain beds with clean
linens and fresh bedding as needed
- Furniture, accessories, fixtures, and metalwork care and cleaning as necessary,
including dusting and polishing
- Upholstery cleaning
- Organizing and general straightening up
- Houseplants and indoor greenery
- Recycling, trash, and garbage removal
- Must be willing to work overtime on occasion as needed
- Organize and maintain various cleaning supplies and household stock items as
necessary
- Prepare and serve plated meals and beverages according to the Principal’s
preferences, including tray service and the presentation of both formal and
informal lunches
- Know what food is being served at all times, with special attention to dietary
restrictions
- Contribute to the maintenance request log for the property as necessary
- Maintain appropriate housekeeping equipment and tools
- Assist at parties and events at the property as needed
- Ensure the care and well-being of household pets
- Occasional coverage of the front door when requested by Security
- Other related duties upon request
Uniform requirements are black pants, a polo shirt (staff is reimbursed for work-
related clothing and shoes, and aprons are provided)
SKILLS AND WORK HABITS | QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in large, multi-staffed homes
- Experience with smart home systems and appliances
- Must be professional in appearance and demeanor required at all times
- Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work, and all timelines
established by the House Manager
- Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
- Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
- Flexibility, integrity, and creative problem-solving skills
- Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may
arise
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, full laundry
basket
- Able to use stairways, household ladder, or step stool
- Able to operate household laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, kitchen
appliances
- Must be willing to undergo an in-depth background investigation
- Must be willing to sign an NDA
- Must have excellent references from previous employers
COMPENSATION:
- $50+ per hour | DOE
- Medical | Dental | Vision: Benefits after 90 days of employment for the employee
and dependents
- Meals are provided
- Eligible for PTO after 90 days – 13.3 hours per month (20 days per year), which
covers vacation, sick days, and personal time
- 12 Paid holidays
- IRA with employer match
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.
You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
What Makes Us Unique
Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.
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