Housekeeper Needed in Washington, DC Full Benefits
Washington, AR - USA
Job Summary
Location: Georgetown Washington DC
Schedule: TuesdaySaturday 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Compensation & Benefits: $40-$45/hour plus overtime pay in accordance with applicable laws. The family offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance an HSA a 401(k) with employer match and three weeks of paid time off.
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview: A private family in Georgetown is seeking a warm polished and highly capable Housekeeper to join their fully staffed household. The residence is approximately 13000 square feet with a team of four Housekeepers so this position will work collaboratively as part of an established housekeeping team.
This role is ideal for an experienced private-service professional who takes tremendous pride in maintaining a beautiful comfortable and welcoming home while providing thoughtful support to the family.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed daily housekeeping throughout the residence
- Maintain the home to a consistently high standard of cleanliness and presentation
- Handle laundry including washing drying folding and proper care of clothing and linens
- Care for fine furnishings surfaces linens and household items
- Make beds and maintain bedrooms and bathrooms
- Keep closets cabinets and household spaces organized
- Assist with seasonal and deep-cleaning projects
- Monitor household supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished
- Assist with household organization and special projects as needed
- Work collaboratively with other household staff
- Help create a comfortable and welcoming environment for the principals and their guests
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate has private housekeeping experience with excellent references. They have high standards for cleanliness and presentation and are comfortable working hands-on in a formal private home and areproactive discreet & exceptionally detail-oriented.
They naturally notice what needs to be done take initiative without overstepping and enjoy being part of a collaborative household team. They are adaptable highly organized and understand the importance of discretion consistency and teamwork within a fully staffed home.
Qualifications:
- Previous professional housekeeping experience in a private estate or formal household
- Strong knowledge of high-end housekeeping and proper care of fine furnishings and surfaces
- Experience with laundry and garment care
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Warm polished and professional demeanor
- Proactive and able to anticipate household needs
- Comfortable working collaboratively within a fully staffed home
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Comfortable around and assisting with a dog
- Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed