Full-Time Housekeeper

jobs-dmestatestaffing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 employment

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Annual wage review

Optional live-in opportunity

Job summary

DM Estate Staffing seeks a skilled housekeeper for a private residence in the Bay Area. The role is part-time, with a schedule Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, serving a high-standard home currently in Menlo Park near Palo Alto.

Responsibilities include daily and deep cleaning, laundry and fabric care, linen maintenance, organization, and liaison with vendors. Cat care, discretion, and reliability are essential in this private, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a local Bay Area resident and able to work in private home.
• Experience in private households, estates, or luxury residences preferred.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and deep-cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Manage laundry, fabric care, and delicate items.
• Make beds and maintain linens in excellent condition.
• Organize closets and storage areas; maintain household systems.
• Care for interior surfaces, furnishings, and decor with appropriate products.
• Monitor household supplies and coordinate replenishment.
• Assist with relocation setup and delivery coordination.
• Handle errands, dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up and supply runs.
• Light wardrobe management and seasonal clothing rotation.
• Coordinate with service vendors as directed.
• Support private events with setup and breakdown.
• Communicate maintenance needs to principals; cat-related cleaning as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Discretion

Professional demeanor

Cat care awareness

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper

Menlo Park, CA

Part-Time · W-2 Employment · Bay Area Candidates Only

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client, an executive couple, has just launched their search for a skilled, trustworthy Housekeeper. The family is based in Palo Alto and will be transitioning to a new home in Menlo Park in the coming months. There are no children or pets in the household. This role calls for someone who is highly detail-oriented, quietly professional, and takes genuine satisfaction in maintaining a beautifully kept private residence.

The ideal candidate understands the standards of a high-caliber private home and brings consistency, initiative, and discretion to everything they do. You will be an important part of a small, dedicated household team, and your contribution will be felt every day.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all daily and deep-cleaning duties throughout the residence to a consistently high standard
• Manage laundry and fine fabric care - including washing, pressing, folding, and the proper care of delicate and luxury items
• Change and make beds with precision; maintain all linens and bedding in excellent condition
• Organize and maintain closets, storage areas, and household systems to a tidy, logical standard
• Care for interior surfaces, furnishings, and decorative objects with appropriate products and methods
• Conduct regular household inventory for cleaning and household supplies; coordinate replenishment
• Assist with the physical organization and setup of the new Menlo Park home during the upcoming relocation
• Accept and organize deliveries, packages, and household orders
• Run household errands as needed - including dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up, supply runs, and similar tasks
• Light wardrobe management and seasonal clothing rotation
• Coordinate with service vendors (maintenance, repairs, deliveries) as directed
• Support the household during occasional private events - assisting with setup, service, and breakdown
• Communicate any household maintenance concerns or needs promptly to the principals
• Clean up related to the family’s cat

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $50+ per hour, commensurate with experience
• W-2 employment
• Paid sick leave and accrued paid vacation
• Access to a company retirement plan
• Annual performance-based discretionary bonus
• Annual wage review
• Optional live-In opportunity

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a local Bay Area resident - no relocation candidates
• Prior experience in a private household, estate, or luxury residence required
• Knowledge of proper care for fine furnishings, luxury fabrics, and high-end surfaces
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail that doesn't miss a thing
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent - someone the principals can count on
• Warm, professional, and discreet - comfortable working in a private home with respect for personal space and confidentiality
• Willingness to undergo an in-depth background investigation
• Strong, verifiable references from previous private household employers
• Non-smoker / no vaping
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must love cats! No cat allergies, please

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the full workday
• Comfortable lifting and carrying household items - up to approximately 30-35 lbs
• Ability to reach overhead and into lower storage areas for cleaning and organizing
• Manual dexterity for delicate tasks including fine fabric care, dusting, and detail cleaning
• Comfortable using standard household cleaning equipment - including vacuums, mops, steam cleaners, and similar tools
• Ability to climb a step stool or small ladder as needed for high surfaces and windows
• Physical stamina to maintain a high standard of work across full-day shifts

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.

Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.