ME390 - Live-in Housekeeper - Short Hills, NJ

Overview

A private family in Short Hills, NJ, seeks an experienced, highly organized, detail-oriented Live-In Executive Housekeeper to maintain their approximately 10,000-square-foot residence. The household consists of two adults and two school-aged children.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who takes pride in maintaining an immaculate home, works independently with minimal supervision, and has exceptional organizational skills. The family seeks a proactive, reliable, discreet, and meticulous housekeeper who can anticipate household needs and keep the residence running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and thorough cleaning throughout the three-story residence.

• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation.

• Manage all household laundry, including washing, ironing, folding, and properly putting away clothing and linens.

• Organize closets, drawers, cabinets, and household storage areas.

• Monitor household inventory, including groceries, cleaning products, and other essential supplies, and communicate when items need replenishing.

• Receive and provide access to household vendors, contractors, and maintenance professionals as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of common areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and other living spaces.

• Identify household maintenance concerns and communicate them promptly.

• Take initiative in identifying tasks that need attention without requiring daily direction.

• Maintain the family's privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an Executive Housekeeper in a large private residence.

• Strong knowledge of professional cleaning methods, products, and proper care of household surfaces.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities and manage time efficiently.

• Experience handling laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organization.

• Professional, trustworthy, dependable, and discreet.

• Comfortable working in a large, multi-level residence.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, service-oriented attitude.

Salary and Benefits

• Location: Short Hills, NJ

• Schedule: Full-time, five working days per week, with two days off. Live-in accommodations may be available seven days per week.

• Accommodations: Private bedroom and bathroom in the home's lower level, with access to a kitchen.

• Compensation: $35–$40 per hour

• Benefits: Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a potential healthcare stipend.

• Travel: None required.

• Pets: None.

• Start Date: As soon as possible.