A family on the Upper East Side is seeking  to hire two full-time housekeeper to join their fully-staffed home. This role will be joining a team of of 2 or 3 housekeepers plus a head housekeeper.  There are two schedules to pick from.  One would be working Thursday through Monday from 7am-3pm.  The other schedule would be working Sunday through Thursday from 12pm-8pm.  Both of these positions must be flexible to assist at the owners’ other seasonal residences as needed, and to work holidays andevents when needed.  Flexibility is key!  One week in the summer will be spent out in Southampton.    The family provides full benefits and there is lunch delivery provided 2x a week and the staff room always has food.  The candidate should already be living in NYC or a commutable distance.  The family is not looking to relocate.  This position is seeking longevity and is hiring immediately. 

• Reports to the House Manager and part of the Housekeeping team with 3 additional housekeepers who are responsible for:

• Overall cleanliness and organization of the 20,000 s.f. home and its fine furnishings

• Maintains the main residence for the owners

• Assists at the owners’ other seasonal residences as needed

• One week in the summer will be spent out in Southampton

• Perform daily fine housekeeping and deep cleaning duties

• Laundry/Ironing; care of fine garments/linens – assists laundress weekends and as required

• Formal serving for events, parties and family meals

• Care of family pets

• Light cooking

• Setting table and serving family meals

• Deep cleaning of all bathrooms; bedrooms and living spaces

• Methodically dusting all surfaces of residence

• Empty trash following NYC recycling rules

• Fine surface cleaning; care of antiques (this does not include Chinese art work; paintings or sculptures at residence)

• Sweep, scrub and mop floors

• Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies

• Make beds, change sheets and turn down of beds

• Deep clean gym and all workout equipment and accessories

• Steaming Mr.’s suit when asked, care of towels and sheets on the weekends

• Polishing and maintaining silver, flatware, trays, serving pieces

• Liaising with Chef and House Manager to restock all refrigerators and family pantry

• Assist House Manager with packing and unpacking/ prep for owners travel

• Walking and feeding dogs when in residence

• Report necessary domestic repairs and replacements

• Must be legal to work in the US
• Prior Private housekeeping experience
• Comfortable handling couture clothing
• Good communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable working with dogs in the home
• Must have longevity in prior roles.

The family is offering a competitive rate of $45/hr+ depending on experience, with a full benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, and vision after ninety days

• 20 days of paid vacation, after six months

• 5 sick days

• 4 floating holidays

• Simple IRA with 3% employer match after 1 year