KP858 - ASAP Part-Time Housekeeper - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry standard benefits (prorated)

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks a meticulous, part-time housekeeper for a private Upper East Side residence. The role runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday (30 hours/week).

You will maintain a beautifully organized home, handle laundry and ironing, and supervise pets and children in a discreet, professional manner. Ideal candidates are experienced in private residences, with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a professional housekeeper in a private residence.
• Excellent ironing, laundry, and garment-care skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of the residence.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and surface care.
• Keep kitchen clean, sanitize counters, manage dishes, and deep-clean appliances as needed.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms; restock supplies.
• Handle all household laundry, ironing, and linen changes.
• Care for dogs and supervise children-friendly areas.
• Coordinate with vendors for occasional repairs and light errands.

Job description

Overview

A warm, private family on the Upper East Side are seeking an exceptional, detail-oriented, and highly organized part-time housekeeper to maintain a family residence. The schedule will be 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (30 hours) Monday through Friday, and the family is looking to hire someone as soon as possible. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a beautifully organized home, has excellent ironing and laundry skills, and is comfortable working around children and caring for family pets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of the residence.
• Perform routine cleaning, including dusting, surface cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping throughout the home.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including sanitizing countertops, cleaning appliance exteriors, managing dishes, and deep cleaning the interiors of appliances such as ovens, toasters, and waffle makers.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize bathrooms, including fixtures, glass, and restocking daily supplies.
• Manage all household laundry, including adults' and children's clothing, washing, folding, and ironing garments as needed.
• Change and iron bed linens and maintain a high standard of presentation throughout the home.
• Keep the interiors of drawers clean, dust-free, and organized.
• Feed and walk the family dog during working hours.
• Work comfortably and respectfully around children and family pets.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for occasional household repairs.
• Vacuum and tidy a separate office space once per week.
• Assist with occasional household errands and other light domestic tasks as needed.
• Undertake periodic deep cleaning and additional household organization projects as mutually agreed upon.

Please note: Cooking is not required for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a professional housekeeper in a private residence.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a natural eye for detail.
• Strong laundry, garment-care, and ironing skills.
• Experience with deep cleaning and maintaining high standards of household cleanliness.
• Comfortable caring for dogs and working in a home with children.
• Proactive, reliable, discreet, and able to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Able to manage all household laundry, including children's clothing.
• Comfortable with both daily housekeeping and detailed organizational projects.
• Willing to assist with occasional vendor coordination and light household errands.
• Professional references and relevant private-household experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable with on-the-books employment.

The family is looking for someone who can make an immediate difference in the home and is eager to meet qualified candidates as soon as possible.

Salary and Benefits

• $50 per hour + industry standard benefits (prorated)