Executive Housekeeper Opening (Potomac, Maryland)

Lily Pond Services LLC; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Pond Services LLC seeks an experienced Executive Housekeeper for a historic estate in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate is a polished professional with exceptional communication, discretion, and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities include managing all cleaning and laundry for the four-level main house and outbuildings, maintaining inventories, coordinating schedules, and ensuring the estate is impeccably presented seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Career Executive Housekeeper with 10+ years of experience caring for fine furnishings and high-end interiors in private residences.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Professional, motivated, courteous, and kind demeanor, with a commitment to being part of a best-in-class team.
• Superior judgment and discretion, particularly regarding confidential matters.
• Exceptional time management, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and uphold the highest standards of quality.
• Flexibility to support the family's needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Collect laundry daily; sort, spot-treat, and machine- or hand-wash items according to care instructions.
• Iron or steam, fold or hang, and return all items to their proper locations.
• Make beds daily and change linens as needed; linens must be ironed before use.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; clean baseboards.
• Dust all furniture, moldings, and light fixtures.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect all bathrooms and powder rooms.
• Keep the kitchen immaculate: wash pots, pans, and dishes; load and unload the dishwasher; and clean refrigerators and countertops.
• Detail-clean windows and remove fingerprints from walls and glass.
• Care for interior plant arrangements and veranda plants.
• Polish the family silver collection.
• Perform other housekeeping duties as directed by the homeowner.
• Maintain a current inventory of cleaning and household supplies; review needs with the homeowner.
• Notify the Estate Manager of wear, damage, or maintenance issues.

Skills

Discretion

Time management

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Housekeeper for the historic estate of a high-profile family in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate is a polished professional who combines excellent communication skills with meticulous attention to detail, discretion, and efficiency.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
Reports to: Estate Manager

Primary Responsibilities

The Executive Housekeeper maintains an exceptionally well-appointed historic estate comprising three structures on 13 manicured acres, and is responsible for all cleaning and laundry for the four-level main house, gate house, and pool house. Duties include:

• Collect laundry daily; sort, spot-treat, and machine- or hand-wash items according to care instructions. Iron or steam, fold or hang, and return all items to their proper locations.
• Make beds daily and change linens as needed. All bed linens must be ironed before use.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; clean baseboards.
• Dust all furniture, moldings, and light fixtures.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect all bathrooms and powder rooms.
• Keep the kitchen immaculate: wash pots, pans, and dishes; load and unload the dishwasher; and clean the refrigerator and countertops.
• Detail-clean windows and remove fingerprints from walls and glass.
• Care for the professionally designed interior plant arrangements and veranda plantings.
• Polish the family's extensive silver collection.
• Perform other housekeeping duties as directed by the homeowner.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a current inventory of cleaning and household supplies, and review needs regularly with the homeowner.
• Promptly notify the Estate Manager of any wear, damage, or maintenance issues (e.g., burned-out light bulbs, leaks, windows that do not seal, cracks in walls or floors).

Minimum Qualifications

• Career Executive Housekeeper with 10+ years of experience caring for fine furnishings and high-end interiors in private residences.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Professional, motivated, courteous, and kind demeanor, with a commitment to being part of a best-in-class team.
• Superior judgment and discretion, particularly regarding confidential matters.
• Exceptional time management, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and anticipate the family's needs while upholding the highest standards of quality.
• Flexibility to support the family's needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check.