AP001 - Housekeeper - Manhattan

Overview

A lovely couple are seeking an exceptional full-time Housekeeper to oversee the day-to-day care and presentation of two neighbouring townhouses in Manhattan. The successful candidate will take ownership of both homes, ensuring they are impeccably maintained and consistently prepared.

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced, career Housekeeper who takes genuine pride in their work. The ideal candidate will be highly proactive, exceptionally detail-oriented and naturally take ownership of the homes, anticipating needs, using sound judgement and maintaining the properties to the highest standards.

The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 9:00am–5:00pm, with Tuesdays likely being 10:00am - 6:00pm to accommodate weekly refuse collection. The family is open to discussing a 30–40 hour work week for the right candidate. Flexibility will occasionally be required when the principals are in residence, entertaining or preparing for travel.

The family is interviewing immediately for a late August/early September start. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain two neighbouring Manhattan townhouses to an exceptional standard.
• Complete all housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, steaming and bed making.
• Carry out rotating deep cleaning and household organisation.
• Prepare the homes before the principals' arrivals and following departures.
• Coordinate deliveries, household supplies and inventories.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee routine household maintenance.
• Complete occasional grocery shopping, household errands and packing assistance.
• Assist with occasional guest or rental turnovers.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including terraces, plants and refuse collection.
• Communicate regularly with the principals and work collaboratively with the wider household team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Housekeeper within a private household.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent laundry skills, including ironing, steaming and garment care.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent judgement, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy with excellent verifiable references.

Requirements

• Legal to work in the United States.
• Previous private household experience with excellent verifiable references.
• Physically fit and comfortable working across multiple floors and staircases.
• Able to work independently and confidently prioritise workload.
• Comfortable communicating with contractors, vendors and service providers.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Flexible to occasionally adjust working hours when the principals are in residence.

Salary and Benefits

• $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience.
• Approximately 30–40 guaranteed hours per week (to be finalised with the successful candidate).
• 10 days PTO 
• Sick days
• Paid holidays