AK059 - Part-Time Housekeeper - Washington DC

Overview

A busy professional family in Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced, meticulous, and highly organized part-time housekeeper for their approximately 6,600-square-foot, three-level residence. The home includes six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms.

The family currently uses a weekly cleaning service but would like to transition to a consistent career housekeeper who can provide more comprehensive support throughout the week. In addition to general and deep cleaning, the housekeeper will be responsible for the family’s laundry and for maintaining the professional organization systems that have already been established throughout the residence.

The home is active and includes several household employees and service providers. The ideal candidate will take pride in keeping the residence clean, orderly, and ready for the family while ensuring that belongings are consistently returned to their designated places. The family is looking for someone who naturally appreciates organization and understands that maintaining systems is as important as initially creating them.

This is a strictly housekeeping-focused position with no childcare or cooking required. The family employs a chef and will have a separate house manager overseeing vendors, errands, household projects, and general household inventories.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday preferred
• Approximately 6 hours per day
• Guaranteed 18 hours per week
• The family is flexible regarding the specific days and hours for the right candidate
• A Friday shift is strongly preferred so the home is clean and organized going into the weekend
• Position to begin as soon as the family finds the right candidate

Responsibilities

• General and deep cleaning throughout an approximately 6,600-square-foot, three-level residence
• Clean and maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living spaces, and common areas
• Dust, vacuum, sweep, and mop floors
• Clean and sanitize kitchens and bathrooms
• Change bed linens and make beds
• Maintain guest bedrooms and bathrooms in guest-ready condition
• Complete periodic deep-cleaning projects
• Manage the family’s laundry from start to finish
• Wash, dry, fold, iron, and put away clothing, linens, and towels
• Properly sort and care for household laundry according to garment instructions
• Identify items that should be sent out for dry cleaning, tailoring, or specialty care
• Maintain established organization systems throughout closets, cabinets, drawers, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas
• Return household belongings to their designated places
• Keep storage spaces neat, orderly, and functional
• Maintain general household readiness and presentation
• Monitor cleaning products and housekeeping supplies
• Communicate supply needs to the house manager
• Receive occasional deliveries or provide access to approved service providers when necessary
• Report maintenance concerns, damages, or household issues to the house manager or principals
• Work cooperatively with the family’s chef, house manager, childcare providers, and other household employees
• No cooking required
• No childcare required
• No driving or errands required

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of professional housekeeping practices and cleaning techniques
• Excellent laundry, folding, and ironing skills
• Naturally organized with a strong commitment to maintaining established household systems
• Detail-oriented and able to identify areas requiring attention
• Able to work efficiently and independently without constant supervision
• Dependable, punctual, discreet, and trustworthy
• Comfortable working in an active household with additional staff and service providers
• Clear and professional communicator
• Respectful of the principals’ privacy and work schedules
• Flexible and willing to adjust priorities based on the needs of the home
• Interested in a consistent, long-term part-time position

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of recent professional private home housekeeping experience
• Excellent verifiable references
• Strong professional laundry and ironing experience
• Comfortable working in a large, three-level residence
• Able to perform the physical duties associated with housekeeping
• Comfortable working in a home with a French bulldog
• Willingness to undergo a background check
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Driving is not required

Salary and Benefits

• $45-$60 per hour DOE
• Guaranteed 18 hours per week
• W-2 employment
• 1 week paid vacation coordinated with the family’s schedule