Full-Time Housekeeper: $120K+ and Benefits

Family with main residence in Beverly Hills, California is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail oriented full-time housekeeper who will efficiently clean and manage 8,000 square foot semi-formal residence. Schedule is on Monday – Friday at 8:00am – 4:00pm. Flexibility is required to work very occasional evenings and weekends with advanced notice when family has events and/or residence needs to be prepared for family and guests arrival. The ability to work around the family’s schedule while at the same time cleaning and organizing in an efficient manner is important. Applicants need to be honest, trustworthy, understand the importance of maintaining discretion (confidentiality agreement required), communicative to manage and oversee vendors and contractors, collaborative to work with domestic employees (security team, gardeners, executive assistant), experienced working with principals and children that are around residence often (discreet and staying out of the way is important), adept at organizing and general cleaning, knowledgeable with cleaning various surfaces and artwork, experienced assisting with entertaining and skilled with laundry. Candidates must be comfortable working around hypoallergenic small dog and children. Candidates with many years of private full-time housekeeper experience working in a 5,000+ square foot or larger residence is required. Safe vehicle for transportation is required to get to and from work (street parking is provided). Staff vehicle is provided for running errands and work related responsibilities. Uniform is provided and required. Family is open to local candidates and domestic relocations. Start date is flexible for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning and tidying of 8,000 square foot residence (square footage includes main residence, pool house and gym)

• Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors

• Vacuum carpets, rugs and draperies

• Dust and polish furniture and fittings

• Maintain artwork and fine furniture (following specific care instructions)

• Clean metal fixtures and fittings

• Empty and clean trash containers

• Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers

• Wipe down glass surfaces

• Wipe down refrigerators, wine fridge, mini fridges, ice makers, etc.

• Dispose of expired food in refrigerator, freezer, and pantry

• Make beds and change linens as required

• Pack and unpack principals for travel

• Keep cleaning supply and household inventory (use inventory for creating lists to run errands)

• Keep light bulb inventory and change light bulbs

• Laundry for clothing and linens (sort, wash, fold, etc.)

• Iron clothing and linens (sheets are washed and ironed once per week)

• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition

• Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements to principal(s)

• Wash dishes and clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards

• Clean appliances

• Manage dry cleaning, dry cleaning inventory, and inspect clothing and linens upon return

• Run errands (e. g., grocery store, dry cleaner, seamstress, florist, drop off donations, etc.)

• Declutter and organizational projects, as directed by principal(s) (e.g., closets, storage, etc.)

• Clean entryway of home

• Care for indoor and outdoor plants

• Polish silver

• Clean, tidy and organize outdoor living spaces (e.g., pool, decks, patios, balconies, etc.)

• Schedule and oversee vendors and contractors (e.g., schedule window washing, seasonal landscaping displays, etc.)

• Assistance with entertaining (e.g., preparation for event, helping during event, clean up, etc.)

• Display seasonal holiday decorations (e.g., Christmas tree and decorations, etc.)

• Assistance with dog (e.g., clean up after, clean food and water bowls, feed and provide fresh water, walk occasionally, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand the importance of maintaining discretion (confidentiality agreement is required)

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos along with ability to write simple correspondence

• Technology proficient (e. g., email and text messages for communication, etc.)

• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, climb stairs, kneel and bend

• Professional with positive attitude, hard working and pleasant to be around

• Collaborative to work with domestic employees

• High energy level

• Active and fit

• Discreet and calm demeanor

• Non-smoker

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-10+ years of recent and consistent full-time housekeeper experience

• 2-3+ references from domestic positions

• Eligible to work in the United States

• Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)

• Safe vehicle for transportation

• Driver’s license and clean driving record

• Willing to run extensive background checks, motor vehicle checks, drug tests, and psychological evaluation

• Vaccinations (e.g., MMR, TDap, Flu Shot)

• Comfortable with small hypoallergenic dog (Miniature Schnauzer) and children (family plans to have children in the near future)

• Seeking longevity / long term commitment (e.g., at least 2-5+ years)

• Live a close proximity to family’s residence in Beverly Hills or willingness to relocate within a commutable distance

COMPENSATION:

• $120K+ gross annual salary (based on experience and qualifications)

• Gross overtime rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week

• $700+ gross monthly health insurance stipend

• Two weeks (10 days) vacation paid

• Seven government holidays paid
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

• Five sick days paid

• Discretionary annual bonus and raise (performance evaluation required)

Please read the job description carefully and kindly apply with your cover letter, resume, references (email address and phone number), letter(s) of recommendation, and professional photo if you feel that you meet all of the requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!