Housekeeper

Private Santa Barbara family seeks an experienced full-time Housekeeper to successfully work alongside their positive and team-oriented domestic staff. This position consists of a full-time schedule, working Sunday to Thursday with flexibility to switch weekend days with another team member if needed or preferred. A flexibility around overall scheduling is important in this position. This Housekeeper is responsible for working collaboratively as a team to maintain the residence with exceptional cleanliness, detail, and organization. The ideal candidate will be reliable, take initiative, be service oriented, and take direction from senior team members. A professional yet warm and personable demeanor is ideal in this position.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• All aspects of general housekeeping, deep cleaning, organizing, and upkeep of the residence including seasonal and scheduled tasks
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of both indoor and outdoor of residence
• Consistently maintain the highest level of standards of service and overall efficiency of the residence
• Thoroughly cleaning included but not limited to: sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpets and rugs, clean all surfaces including sinks, toilets, stoves and ovens, remove spider webs
• Perform seasonal deep cleaning projects as assigned
• Change bed linens and bathroom towels daily/weekly or as specified by principal
• Consistently scan home to ensure tidiness, cleanliness, and organization; report any damage and needs for repair to the Estate Manager
• Run and empty dishwasher
• Polish silver and other metal surfaces
• Organize bookshelves, counters, cabinets, closets, and all other areas as requested by the principal’s and/or Estate Manager
• Wash laundry, iron clothes, do minor garment repairs, handle dry-cleaning items
• Check light bulbs and report if needed for replacement
• Replenish supplies around the home including dish soap, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and employers’ personal use items etc.
• Work with Estate Manager and senior team on special projects and events as needed
• Assist with guest’s care during their stay
• Assist with household inventories, communicate the need for items’ replacement
• Additional Housekeeper responsibilities and duties as needed and requested by the family and lead team members

Requirements:

• Strong command of English language; outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent references required from both current and previous employers
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience working in a private home with longevity in past position(s)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Thorough knowledge of deep household cleaning, laundry, ironing, organization, fine arts, and antiques
• Poised and professional in both mindset and manner; use of utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Able to problem solve effectively
• Energetic, outgoing, and hands-on where no task is too big or too small
• Work with integrity, successfully collaborate with team members, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Pro-active self-starter who is adaptable within the role, punctual, reliable, and courteous
• Must be an excellent team-player who can work well with senior household staff
• Ability to lift, push and pull required load (approximately 30 lbs.)
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employer, family members, guests, and properties
• Flexibility in scheduling with the willingness to work additional hours which may also include evenings and holidays
• Must be fully Covid vaccinated + booster and willing to follow strict COVID-protection protocol
• Valid Driver’s License is required, confident driver with a clean driving record
• Legally able to work in the United States