Housekeeper

American Embassy Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diplomatic mission in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Housekeeper to maintain the residence and assist with household duties. The ideal candidate should have hospitality experience and possess excellent service skills. Compensation includes a salary of RM 32,045 per annum, with benefits such as life insurance and annual leave. Interested applicants can apply until September 30, 2025.

Benefits

Two-month year-end bonus

Life insurance coverage

Hospitalization and medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality with a focus on high service standards.
• Must have excellent people skills and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the residence thoroughly.
• Prepare guest rooms for visitors.
• Handle laundry and assist with household chores.

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Basic English skills

Job description

Overview

The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Housekeeper to keep the residence clean and tidy, take charge of household laundry and assist with other duties as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, as follows:

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains the residence: scrubs bathrooms, dust, vacuum, mop, wipe, polish, make up all beds every morning and turn down beds every evening, open and close curtains every morning and evening, and complete a variety of other household chores.
• Ensures that the guest rooms are cleaned and ready for visitors.
• Washes and irons all laundry including guest laundry and stores them properly.
• Helps with events at the residence or the Embassy as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and qualities

• Experienced in hospitality and possess: ability to ensure the highest standards of service; flexibility, responsiveness, and self-direction; excellent people skills, discretion and tact; basic English skills.
• Ability to work 5.5 days per week (Monday - Saturday).

Compensation and benefits

Compensation includes a minimum starting salary of RM 32,045 per annum. Benefits include a two-month year-end bonus, Employees’ Provident Fund, life insurance coverage, hospitalization and medical insurance coverage, and annual, sick, and maternity/paternity leave.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit full particulars, including testimonials (if any), together with a recent passport-size photograph and contact address and telephone number to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 10035, Kuala Lumpur, or e-mail to tklhro[at]state.gov before September 30, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background and security clearance.

Equal employment opportunity

The U.S. Mission in Malaysia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.