PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the General Manager, responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the residence of the Property.

• Full-Time
• Atherton, CA
• Some travel to other properties is required
• Start Date: ASAP
• No relocation is on offer: local candidates will be considered
• Schedule: typically 5 days per week with some late night and weekend work required; typically Monday-Friday but working Sundays when principal is in residence

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness and upkeep of the residences at the Property, including the following functions:
  • Perform all housekeeping for 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
• Responsible for organizing and planning as needed for ongoing residential housekeeping:
  • Inventory control and management
  • Organize and maintain various cleaning supplies and household stock items as necessary
  • Shopping as required for personal items, household supplies, and occasional groceries as necessary
  • Helping to maintain a comprehensive household inventory control list
• Creating daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual task lists
• Contribute to the maintenance request log for the Property as necessary
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping equipment and tools
• Managing household maintenance requests, for example appliance repair and maintenance, organizing clean-ups or removals, obtaining estimates of work
• Assist at parties and events at the Property
• Assisting with various facets of preparing, moving and unpacking into a new residence
• Occasional travel to work at other Properties
• Other related duties upon request

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
• Must be willing to work on weekends or holidays, as needed; however, work schedule is typically Monday to Friday
• Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work and all timelines established by the Estate 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, g., full laundry basket
• Able to use stairways, household ladder, or step stool
• Able to operate household laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, kitchen appliances
• Able to use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
• Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
• Able to travel without personal assistance
• Possess valid unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
• May be expected to perform occasional work and responsibilities at other Properties
• Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, g., full laundry basket
• Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COMPENSATION:

• $45-$50 per hour
• Medical/Dental/Vision: for employee + ALL dependents
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Group term life insurance
• 401K with 6% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy Program
• Flexible PTO Policy
• 5 paid sick days
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to TriNet Marketplace
• $100 monthly phone allowance 

We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.

Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client's needs, we will be in touch. Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We're a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can't reply to everyone who contacts us.

Thank you for understanding!

The DM Estate Staffing Team

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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