EC014 - Part-Time/Occasional Housekeeper - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Private residence environment

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks a French-speaking Housekeeper/Property Caretaker for a pied-à-terre on the Upper East Side. The role includes light housekeeping, property care, and coordination with maintenance teams, in a discreet private residence.

The ideal candidate is observant, organized, proactive, and able to communicate concerns promptly. Fluency in French and the ability to work around valuable artwork and furnishings are desired, with background checks and privacy a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience in private households or property care.
• Observant, proactive, organized, and able to communicate concerns quickly.
• Trustworthy with discretion around valuable items and private spaces.

Responsibilities

• Keep apartment in excellent condition.
• Air out and refresh residence; light housekeeping.
• Inspect for leaks, stains, pests, and other issues.
• Meet and coordinate with maintenance professionals; supervise visits.
• Ensure appliances and systems are functioning properly.
• Check Wi‑Fi, alarms, and battery status; report issues.
• Prepare residence before principals arrive; refresh linens.
• Run errands and assist with general domestic needs.
• Return apartment to usual condition after departures.

Skills

Discretion and privacy

Fluent in French

Private-household experience

Independent work

Strong organization

Job description

Overview

An international couple is seeking a reliable and discreet French-speaking Housekeeper/Property Caretaker for their pied-à-terre on the Upper East Side. The apartment is located in a secure building with a doorman and elevator attendant.

The position guarantees a minimum of 5 hours of pay per week. When the principals are away, the schedule is flexible and the apartment will generally need to be checked once every two weeks. The individual will air out and refresh the apartment, perform light housekeeping, inspect for maintenance concerns, and confirm that essential household systems are working properly. This may include checking the Wi-Fi connection, appliances, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and any batteries that require replacement. They will ensure the home remains secure, fully operational, and ready for the principals arrival.

The couple visits New York approximately three to four times per year, typically for 7-10 days at a time. During these visits, the Housekeeper/Property Caretaker will work approximately 5 hours per day, preparing and maintaining the residence, providing daily housekeeping, running errands, and assisting with general domestic needs.

The ideal candidate is observant, proactive, organized, and able to communicate any concerns promptly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the apartment remains in excellent condition
• Air out, dust, refresh, and maintain the residence
• Inspect for leaks, water stains, pests, or other potential issues
• Meet maintenance professionals at the residence, provide access, and oversee scheduled service appointments
• Confirm that appliances and essential household systems are functioning properly
• Check the Wi‑Fi connection and report any connectivity issues
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries when needed
• Prepare the apartment before the principals arrival
• Change linens and ensure bedrooms and bathrooms are ready
• Provide light housekeeping and household organization while the principals are in residence
• Run errands and assist with general domestic needs
• Return the apartment to its usual condition following each departure

Qualifications

• Prior private-household, housekeeping, or property-care experience
• Intelligent, observant, and capable of working independently
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Proactive, with strong judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working around valuable artwork and high-end furnishings
• Strong understanding of privacy and discretion

Requirements

• Fluency in French
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to complete a background check
• Flexibility to provide additional support when the principals are in New York
• Comfortable following the access and security procedures of a private building

Salary and Benefits

• $40+ per hour
• Minimum of 5 hours of pay guaranteed per week with a flexible schedule
• Approximately 5 hours per day when the principals are in residence, three to four times per year
• Late September or early October start date; flexible for the right candidate