Location: Tribeca, New York City
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm
Compensation: $40/hour + DOE; $200/month Health insurance stipend, Metrocard
Position Summary:
A busy family in Tribeca is seeking an experienced and dedicated Housekeeper for full cleaning and maintenance of their 6,000 sq. ft. townhome. This role requires detailed care, especially with laundry and fine fabrics, as well as a proactive approach to keeping the household organized and running smoothly. The ideal candidate is physically fit to manage flights of stairs in the multi-level home, fluent in English, and comfortable with technology for household apps. Must be child friendly and have experience working in a home with children. Will need to take over afternoon Nanny duties if the family's Nanny isn't available such as pick up from school nearby.
A big plus if the candidate is available to accompany the family to Europe for one month during the summer, assisting with similar household tasks while traveling. Private apartment provided.
Personality Traits:
Organized, reliable, trustworthy, good sense of humor, self-starter, friendly, positive attitude, neat and polished
Responsibilities:
- Morning Routine: Arrive at 7am to prepare breakfast and pack lunches for two children (ages 11 and 12).
- Walk 11-year-old child to school (15 minutes away).
- Deep Cleaning & Organization: Perform thorough cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, and common areas; keep everything organized and tidy.
- Laundry & Fabric Care: Attend carefully to laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and storage of fine fabrics and special-care garments.
- Inventory & Deliveries: Track household supplies, manage inventory, and receive deliveries as needed.
- Technology Use: Use apps and technology to help coordinate household and travel tasks.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience with large household cleaning, including fine fabric care and special laundry requirements
- Driving skills preferred but not required
- Worked in a home with children
- Physically fit to manage stairs in a multi-floor home and walk child daily to school and back
- Proven longevity working for a single family
- Fluent in English, with strong communication skills
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using household apps