Housekeeper (Atherton, CA) LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Our UHNW and very private client is looking for an incredibly meticulous and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join a large household staff.  The Principal wants the estate to be run like a 5-star hotel, so detailed cleaning and excellent service is expected.  Being flexible is key to this position as there are weekend and holiday hours expected when the Principal is in residence.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Under the direction of the House Manager, responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the residence

• Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness and upkeep of the residences

• 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

• 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

• Furniture, accessories, fixtures and metalwork care and cleaning as necessary including dusting/polishing

• Upholstery cleaning

• Organizing and general straightening up

• Houseplants and indoor greenery

• Recycling, trash, and garbage removal

• 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

• Help to maintain a comprehensive household inventory control list

• Create daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual task lists

• Contribute to the maintenance request log for the property as necessary

• Managing household maintenance requests

• Assist at parties and events

• 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

This is a full-time position:

·          5 days per week

·          Approximately 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

·          Flexibility needed for weekends and evenings

·          Schedules are confirmed the week prior and change as needed. 

·          $50 - $55/ hourly

Qualifications::

• Must have stellar, verifiable past professional work references

• Experience working in large, multi-staffed homes of at least 5 years

• Experience with smart home systems and appliances

• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor

• Must be willing to work on weekends or holidays, as needed

• 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

• 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