Full-Time Housekeeper – Dual-Residence Support | Mercer Island Area, WA (LOCALS ONLY)

| Seattle, WA, United States

Posted Date 7/29/2025
Description

Full-Time Housekeeper – Dual-Residence Support | Mercer Island Area, WA (LOCALS ONLY)
$30–$40+/hour DOE | 401k | Long-Term Opportunity

A kind, professional couple is seeking a dedicated, full-time Housekeeper to support both their private residence and a nearby family home (parents’ residence) in the Mercer Island / Seward Park / Lake Washington area. This is a replacement position for their long-time Housekeeper of 15 years, who is retiring.

Schedule:

  • Four 10-hour days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

  • Two days per week at the principal couple’s residence

  • Two days per week at the parents’ residence

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Full-charge housekeeping and deep cleaning

  • Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe upkeep

  • Careful dusting of valuables, fine surfaces, glass, and crystal

  • Manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries

  • Water indoor plants

  • Coordinate with existing window service (quarterly)

  • Maintain cleanliness without micromanagement

Household Details:

  • Square footage and bedroom/bathroom count: TBD

  • Principals travel frequently with their small Italian Greyhound (parents have a cat)

  • Residences contain high-end finishes and items of value

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

  • Independent, proactive, and self-managing

  • Highly trustworthy, loyal, and reliable

  • Attentive to detail and respectful of privacy

  • Fluent in English with excellent communication

  • Non-smoker (no smoking permitted in or around the home)

  • Comfortable in and respectful of an LGBTQ+ household

  • Has reliable transportation and a strong local work history

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in private households

  • Strong references, including long-term placements

  • Valid driver’s license and clean background

  • Must be local to the greater Seattle area (relocation not preferred)

Compensation:

  • $30–$40+/hour DOE

  • 401k

  • Long-term role with kind and respectful employers

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, references, and a brief statement of interest. Candidates who align closely with the family's values and preferences will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Housekeeper
Compensation
$30–$40+/hour DOE | 401k
Housing Type
Live-out

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