Full-Time Housekeeper

jobs-dmestatestaffing; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401k with 3% match

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Performance bonus

Job summary

Greenwich Residence is seeking a highly organized full-time Housekeeper to maintain a luxury Greenwich home with discretion and privacy. This role collaborates with a second housekeeper in Tribeca, NYC, to ensure smooth daily operations and balanced coverage.

The schedule is Thursday through Monday. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, laundry, pantry care, kitchen tasks, and meticulous note-taking for continuity, with pets in the household.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Private Housekeeper in a luxury residential setting.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate household needs.
• Comfortable working alongside a second housekeeper in a shared-responsibility, team-based environment.
• Discreet and respectful of the family’s privacy and routines.
• Comfortable around pets.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to maintain continuity with the household team.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and detail-driven.
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Walk-through each shift to assess priorities and plan tasks.
• Maintain entryway cleanliness and organization; manage powders/linens.
• Inspect and tidy powder rooms; refill soap and towels.
• Kitchen care: clean surfaces, run dishwasher, wipe appliances.
• Trash management and restock supplies; monitor packages.
• Maintain pantry/fridge organization and inventory labeling.
• Make beds and tidy private areas; organize closets and workspace.
• Launder, sort, and fold laundry; manage towels and textiles.
• Clean and maintain children’s bathrooms and living spaces.
• Detail cleaning of common areas; manage notes for continuity.
• End-of-day: final tidying, prepare cleaning caddy, communicate updates

Skills

Private Housekeeping

Luxury residence experience

Discretion/privacy

Team collaboration

Pet friendly

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and discreet full-time Housekeeper to maintain the smooth operation of a luxury Greenwich residence. This role requires a proactive approach, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate household needs. The ideal candidate takes pride in creating a pristine, welcoming environment for the family while respecting their privacy and routines. This position is supported by a second full-time Housekeeper based in Tribeca, New York City, with responsibilities and occasional shared coverage to ensure smooth daily operations and a balanced workload across the household.

Schedule: Thursday-Monday

Key Responsibilities

Daily Household Operations:

• Begin each shift with a walk-through of the home to assess priorities and plan tasks
• Maintain entryway cleanliness and organization: shoes, jackets, bags, and leashes stored properly
• Inspect and tidy powder rooms: refill soaps, hand towels, and paper products
• Kitchen care: collect dirty dishes, load and run dishwasher, wipe tables, benches, and chairs, clean stove and island, check napkins, salt and pepper, and kitchen appliances (microwave, air fryer, rice cooker)
• Trash management: check bins, wipe down containers, change bags, and dispose of trash in service elevator room; monitor packages when transporting trash
• Refill cleaning supplies, check spray bottles, maintain coffee machine, and attend to pets' bowls
• Maintain pantry and fridge organization: check for spoiled items, label homemade food, restock beverages, ensure all labels face forward

Master Suite & Personal Areas:

• Make beds, tidy side tables, straighten slippers and sofa pillows, put shades up
• Maintain master bathroom cleanliness: sink, shower, bathtub, toilet, glass, and handles; replace towels; ensure personal care products are organized and stocked
• Closet organization: ensure robes, hats, sunglasses, shoes, and garments are tidy and organized, with shoes and clothes aligned and labeled correctly
• Office and nooks: empty trash, organize supplies, tidy desk and printer area, maintain cigar supplies if applicable

Laundry & Linen Management:

• Collect, sort, and manage personal, family, and children's laundry throughout the day
• Operate washers, dryers, and ironing equipment according to proper care instructions
• Fold and put away clean laundry in the appropriate closets
• Monitor towels, linens, and other household textiles; replace and restock as needed
• Maintain a tidy linen closet and ensure laundry supplies are organized and stocked

Children's Rooms & Bathrooms:

• Make beds, pick up floor items, organize closets and drawers, clean minor messes or spills, empty trash
• Clean and maintain children’s bathrooms: wipe down surfaces, check cupboards, and clean toilets

Common Areas & Miscellaneous:

• Detailed cleaning of common areas: dusting, wiping surfaces, and maintaining flower arrangements
• Ironing, folding, and putting away laundry
• Assist with family tasks, such as walking pets, dinner setup, serving, and cleanup
• Maintain detailed notes of daily tasks, dry cleaning logs, shopping needs, and other household communications for continuity

End-of-Day Duties:

• Final check of powder rooms, trash, laundry, closets, and general tidiness
• Prepare cleaning caddy for the following day
• Communicate updates or concerns to the family or household manager

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Private Housekeeper in a luxury residential setting
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate household needs
• Comfortable working alongside a second housekeeper in a shared-responsibility, team-based environment
• Discreet and respectful of the family’s privacy and routines
• Comfortable around pets
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to maintain continuity with the household team
• Reliable, trustworthy, and detail-driven
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Compensation and Benefits

• $45-$50 per hour | DOE
• Full benefits including:
  • Health, dental and vision – employee only
  • 10 days of paid vacation
  • 5 paid sick days
  • 401k with 3% match after one year
  • Performance bonus