AK059 - Part-Time Housekeeper - Washington DC
$93,600–$124,800 year
On-siteWashington, United States or District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct general and deep cleaning throughout a 6,600-square-foot, three-level residence, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, and sanitizing kitchens and bathrooms. Manage laundry from start to finish by washing, drying, folding, ironing, and sorting garments according to care instructions while identifying items needing dry cleaning or tailoring. Maintain established organization systems throughout the home, ensuring belongings are returned to designated places and storage spaces remain neat. Change bed linens, make beds, and keep guest rooms ready. Monitor cleaning supplies and communicate needs to the house manager, reporting maintenance concerns or damages. Work cooperatively with household staff including a chef and childcare providers. No cooking, childcare, or driving required.
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of professional housekeeping practices and cleaning techniques
- Excellent laundry, folding, and ironing skills
- Naturally organized with a strong commitment to maintaining established household systems
- Detail-oriented and able to identify areas requiring attention
- Able to work efficiently and independently without constant supervision
- Dependable, punctual, discreet, and trustworthy
- Comfortable working in an active household with additional staff and service providers
- Clear and professional communicator
- Respectful of the principals' privacy and work schedules
- Flexible and willing to adjust priorities based on the needs of the home
- Interested in a consistent, long-term part-time position
- Minimum 5+ years of recent professional private home housekeeping experience
- Excellent verifiable references
- Strong professional laundry and ironing experience
- Comfortable working in a large, three-level residence
- Able to perform the physical duties associated with housekeeping
- Comfortable working in a home with a French bulldog
- Willingness to undergo a background check
- Legally able to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday preferred
- A Friday shift is strongly preferred so the home is clean and organized going into the weekend
- Position to begin as soon as the family finds the right candidate
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