Part Time Housekeeper Upper East Side

| New York, NY, United States

Posted Date 7/21/2026
Description

A private family is seeking a polished, experienced, and highly reliable Part-Time Housekeeper for a residence on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private household service and take pride in creating and maintaining a beautiful, exceptionally clean, and well-organized home.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working independently. The successful candidate will understand the importance of discretion, consistency, and attention to detail when working in a private family residence.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the residence is consistently maintained to an exceptional standard of cleanliness and presentation

  • Complete all routine and deep-cleaning responsibilities throughout the home

  • Dust, vacuum, mop, and clean all rooms and surfaces using appropriate products and techniques

  • Properly care for fine furnishings, artwork, antiques, and specialty finishes

  • Handle household laundry, ironing, steaming, and other clothing care as needed

  • Make beds, change linens, and prepare bedrooms and guest spaces

  • Keep closets, pantries, and storage areas neat, orderly, and well maintained

  • Assist with household preparations before guests and special events, as well as post-event cleanup

  • Monitor household supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished

  • Work cooperatively with other household staff and vendors as needed

  • Maintain complete discretion and confidentiality regarding the family and their personal affairs

Schedule

  • Part-time, three days per week

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

  • Consistent availability on scheduled days is required

  • Some flexibility may be necessary to accommodate the family's travel, holidays, and entertaining schedule

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of professional housekeeping experience in a private home, luxury residence, hotel, estate, or similar setting

  • Previous experience in UHNW or high-profile private households is strongly preferred

  • Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of personal presentation

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently without constant supervision

  • Professional, dependable, and trustworthy

  • Comfortable working as part of a larger household team

  • Strong communication skills and a positive, service-oriented approach

  • Must exercise absolute discretion and maintain strict confidentiality

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

  • Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus

  • Reliable transportation to Manhattan is preferred

 

Job Type
Part-Time
Job Categories
Housekeeper
Housing
Live-out
Compensation
$45/hour

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