EH234 - Part-Time Laundress - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks a skilled laundress for a private family on the Upper East Side. This part-time position totals about 8 hours, split across two days weekly, in a home with two dogs.

The ideal candidate maintains high standards and enjoys meticulous garment care, with start date as soon as possible. Responsibilities include ironing bedding, linens, and clothing for a family of four, sorting according to care labels, steaming, pressing, and handling couture fabrics.

Qualifications

• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Extensive experience with ironing, steaming, and specialty garment care.
• Excellent at folding neatly, ironing, pressing, and maintaining organized closets and drawers.

Responsibilities

• All ironing for the household including bedding, linens, and clothing for the family of four.
• Clothing must be properly sorted, reading labels and care instructions carefully.
• Steaming
• Pressing
• Ironing
• Skilled pressing of shirts, linens, and fine fabrics.
• Sewing skills are a plus.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

A private family on the Upper East Side is seeking a skilled, experienced laundress. This is a part-time position, twice per week, for approximately 8 hours total. The family has two dogs, so the candidate must be comfortable working around them. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and can maintain high standards in the household. The position is to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• All ironing for the household including bedding, household linens, and clothing for the family of four
• Clothing must be properly sorted, reading labels and care instructions carefully
• Steaming
• Pressing
• Ironing
• Skilled pressing of shirts, linens, and fine fabrics.
• Sewing skills are a plus

Qualifications

• Proactive and able to work independently

Requirements

• Extensive and proven experience with ironing, steaming, and specialty garment care
• Have a solid understanding of fabric types and proper care methods including silk, leather, fine linens, and couture pieces
• Excellent at folding neatly, ironing, pressing, and maintaining organized closets and drawers
• Comfortable working in a home with dogs
• Excellent communication skills
• Legal to work in the US

Salary and Benefits

• $35-$45 per hour