United States
Housekeeper/House Assistant job (M/F) in New York City, USA
Job description
A private family residing in a luxury residence on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced, meticulous, and proactive Housekeeper & House Assistant.
This dual-role position requires a professional who can maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization in the home while providing light household administrative and operational support.
The ideal candidate is discrete, detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working around pets. As the family has a dog, a genuinely dog-friendly professional who can assist with daily pet care and oversee the dog while the family is traveling is required.
Responsibilities
Executive Housekeeping & Organization
- Full-Charge Housekeeping: Perform deep cleaning, daily tidying, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and maintaining all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
- Care of Fine Finishes: Demonstrate expert knowledge in the delicate care and maintenance of luxury surfaces (e.g., marble, hardwood floors, high-end fixtures, custom millwork,
and glass). - Laundry & Linens: Manage complete laundry care including sorting, washing, drying, ironing, steaming, and folding delicate garments, fine linens, and wardrobe care.
- Closet & Space Organization: Maintain meticulous closet organization, pantry management, and seasonal storage rotation.
House Assisting & Operations
- Vendor & Service Oversight: Receive contractors, handymen, white-glove deliveries, and service providers; oversee work performed on-site.
- Household Management & Errands: Handle local errands, including dry cleaning drop-off/pickup, grocery shopping, specialized household purchases, and mail/package
processing. - Pantry & Inventory Stocking: Monitor household supplies, cleaning products, and food staples; maintain inventory and restock as needed.
- Trash & Recycling: Manage daily recycling and trash disposal in accordance with NYC sanitation guidelines.
Pet Care & Oversight
- Daily Care: Provide daily attention, basic feedings, and fresh water for the family dog during working hours.
- Pet Supervision During Travel: Comfortably watch over and care for the dog when the family is away/traveling (may include overnight pet care or modified hours by mutual
agreement). - Maintenance: Ensure pet areas, bedding, and supplies remain clean, fresh, and well-maintained.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 3–5+ years of professional housekeeping and house assistant experience in formal or high-net-worth private residences.
- Pet Friendly: Genuine love for dogs and comfort with pet handling/supervision.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous standards for cleanliness, garment care, and spatial organization.
- Professionalism: High degree of discretion, punctuality, reliable ethics, and respect for household privacy.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Technical/Admin Skills: Ability to coordinate vendor appointments and communicate digitally (email/text) with employers.
Benefits
- Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Days, Paid Major Holidays - to be discussed on an individual basis.
Work conditions
- Start Date: Flexible
- Location: NYC-UES - Live-Out
- Schedule: Full time, permanent position - flexible works to be discussed
Salary
Specializing in providing staffing and recruiting solutions across diverse VIP Household industries and sectors. With over three decades of industry experience, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. I am proud to hold both the ELAC and CSP certifications, validating my proficiency in employment law and staffing best practices.
My professional strengths encompass a wide range of areas, including VIP Household Staffing, HR consulting, executive search, customer relationship management (CRM), and technical recruiting. I am deeply passionate about connecting top talent with our clients, fostering enduring relationships grounded in trust and quality.
Moreover, I am actively involved in mentoring and guiding our clients & candidates who share our company's core values. Together, we prioritize people-centric approaches, strive for operational excellence, and embrace innovation to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry at large.
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