Overview
A private indivisual seeks to hire an experienced and detailed Housekeeper to join a household team to support with the cleaning and organizing of their private estate in Southampton, NY. The ideal candidate must be an extremely detailed individual with experience doing museum-quality cleaning and working with art, antiques, and expensive furnishings. The hired housekeeper must be comfortable working as part of a team of housekeepers and other household staff.
Responsibilities:
- Care and maintenance of art, antiques, and expensive furnishings and decorations
- Dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning all surfaces
- Overseeing general support with laundry and organizing closets
- Detailed ironing (principal’s clothes, shirts, and linens)
- Deep cleaning and organizing bathrooms
- Must be comfortable working around dogs (no pet care required)
- Occasionally preparing food and vegetables, etc.
- Must be able to work as part of a team of housekeepers
- Providing excellent service to principals and guests
- Be comfortable with two lovely Bichon Frise dogs and walk them as needed
- Willing to be trained to do flower arranging.
Schedule: Thursday-Monday OR Friday-Tuesday. Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. (w/1 hour lunch break) primarily in the summer. October-May work: visits 5 days a week M-F to estate to check on home for any possible weather etc. damage. Cleaning when needed such as vacuuming, mopping, run toilets and faucets to avoid rust, straighten contents of the kitchen cabinets as necessary. Make sure alarm and telephones are working and gate is closed.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a Private Residence
- Utmost sense of confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent references from current and previous employers
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (English)
- Professional, polished, and poised at all times
- Hands-on with a good attitude, high energy, strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Flexibility in schedule with availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Valid Driver’s license
About Lily Pond Services
Lily Pond Services is a bespoke domestic staffing firm that partners with families to find experienced domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. At Lily Pond, you can connect with confidence through our trusted customized placement process. We use a thorough and efficient placement process to help find the right staff to suit your specific needs.
