EH230 - Part Time Housekeeper/Laundress - Upper East Side

Overview

A wonderful family of four living on the Upper East Side, is seeking an experienced housekeeper/laundress. This position is part-time and the schedule will be Tuesday and Thursday with six-hour days; either 7am-1pm or 8am-2pm. The family also includes two well-behaved dogs, a Labrador and a Dachshund. They require full housekeeping for their apartment, which should be done pro-actively and to a high standard, following the household's already established routine and systems. Laundry is a significant part of the role and a real requirement. The candidate must have previous experience handling delicate fabrics.  

Responsibilities

• Full household cleaning and upkeep of a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment
• Dusting thoroughly throughout
• Ensure the bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned and towels changed
• Ensure the kitchen surfaces are cleaned as well as appliances
• Empty the trash
• Restock as supplies run low including keeping the refrigerator stocked to their requirements
• Silverware is hand washed and silver and copper is polished
• Attention to detail - moving furniture to clean behind and underneath to ensure nothing is overlooked
• The apartment has wallpapered rooms, antique wool rugs, natural stone, and good linens, the candidate should have prior knowledge and experience on how to care for each area
• Laundry and pressing - clothing must be properly sorted, reading labels and care instructions carefully, with skilled pressing of shirts, linens, and fine fabrics. Sewing skills are a plus

No cooking or childcare is required.

 

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with a principal working from home, the candidate must be able to move through the apartment quietly
• Previous experience working in homes with delicate furnishings

 

Requirements

• Must be organized and detail orientated in their work
• Works autonomously and pro-actively
• Must be discrete and reliable 
• The family are wanting a candidate to stay with them for many years
• This is a pet friendly household and the candidate must be comfortable working around dogs

 

Salary and Benefits

• $40-$45/ hour (DOE)