Job Description
Experience working in large, multi-staffed homes
Experience with smart home systems and appliances
Must be professional in appearance and demeanor required at all times
Must be willing to work on weekends or holidays, as needed; however, work schedule is typically Monday to Friday
Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
Flexibility, integrity and creative problem-solving skills
Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise
Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, g., full laundry basket
Able to use stairways, household ladder, or step stool
Able to operate household laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, kitchen appliances
Able to use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
Able to travel without personal assistance
Possess valid unrestricted driver's license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, g., full laundry basket
Compliance with the COVID-1+ Vaccination Policy
Benefits
$50++ per hour
Medical/Dental/Vision: for employee + ALL dependents
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Group term life insurance
401K with 6% employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocacy Program
Flexible PTO Policy
5 paid sick days
Discretionary bonus
Access to TriNet Marketplace
$100 monthly phone allowance
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the General Manager, responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the residence of the Property
Full-Time
Atherton, CA
Some travel to other properties is required
No relocation is on offer: local candidates will be considered
Schedule: typically 5 days per week with some late night and weekend work required; typically Monday-Friday but working Sundays when principal is in residence
Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness and upkeep of the residences at the Property, including the following functions:
Perform all housekeeping for residence, including daily tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, general floor care and regular deep cleaning
Laundry of clothing and household items, including care of items requiring special treatment, such as fine linens
Sort clothing and linen, iron, fold, and distribute clean laundry; manage dry cleaning
Launder and iron fine linens as directed; make and maintain beds with clean linens and fresh bedding as needed
Furniture, accessories, fixtures and metalwork care and cleaning as necessary including dusting and polishing
Upholstery cleaning
Organizing and general straightening up
Houseplants and indoor greenery
Recycling, trash, and garbage removal
Responsible for organizing and planning as needed for ongoing residential housekeeping:
Inventory control and management
Organize and maintain various cleaning supplies and household stock items as necessary
Shopping as required for personal items, household supplies, and occasional groceries as necessary
Helping to maintain a comprehensive household inventory control list
Creating daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual task lists
Contribute to the maintenance request log for the Property as necessary
Maintain appropriate housekeeping equipment and tools
Managing household maintenance requests, for example appliance repair and maintenance, organizing clean-ups or removals, obtaining estimates of work
Assist at parties and events at the Property
Assisting with various facets of preparing, moving and unpacking into a new residence
Occasional travel to work at other Properties
Other related duties upon request
Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work and all timelines established by the Estate Manager
May be expected to perform occasional work and responsibilities at other Properties
Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
Job description
Overview
We kindly request that you apply for this position ONLY if you meet the basic requirements stated in the job description.
Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. If your experience closely aligns with the client's needs, we will be in touch. Please refrain from contacting us separately to express your interest in the role. We're a small and busy team; unfortunately, we can't reply to everyone who contacts us.
Thank you for understanding!
The DM Estate Staffing Team
HOUSEKEEPER PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the General Manager, responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the residence of the Property.
• Full-Time
• Atherton, CA
• Some travel to other properties is required
• Start Date: ASAP
• No relocation is on offer: local candidates will be considered
• Schedule: typically 5 days per week with some late night and weekend work required; typically Monday-Friday but working Sundays when principal is in residence
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness and upkeep of the residences at the Property, including the following functions:
• Perform all housekeeping for residence, including daily tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, general floor care and regular deep cleaning
• Laundry of clothing and household items, including care of items requiring special treatment, such as fine linens
• Sort clothing and linen, iron, fold, and distribute clean laundry; manage dry cleaning
• Launder and iron fine linens as directed; make and maintain beds with clean linens and fresh bedding as needed
• Furniture, accessories, fixtures and metalwork care and cleaning as necessary including dusting and polishing
• Upholstery cleaning
• Organizing and general straightening up
• Houseplants and indoor greenery
• Recycling, trash, and garbage removal
• Responsible for organizing and planning as needed for ongoing residential housekeeping:
• Inventory control and management
Organize and maintain various cleaning supplies and household stock items as necessary
Shopping as required for personal items, household supplies, and occasional groceries as necessary
Helping to maintain a comprehensive household inventory control list
• Creating daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual task lists
• Contribute to the maintenance request log for the Property as necessary
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping equipment and tools
• Managing household maintenance requests, for example appliance repair and maintenance, organizing clean-ups or removals, obtaining estimates of work
• Assist at parties and events at the Property
• Assisting with various facets of preparing, moving and unpacking into a new residence
• Occasional travel to work at other Properties
• Other related duties upon request
SKILLS AND WORK HABITS / QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working in large, multi-staffed homes
• Experience with smart home systems and appliances
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor required at all times
• Must be willing to work on weekends or holidays, as needed; however, work schedule is typically Monday to Friday
• Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work and all timelines established by the Estate Manager
• Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
• Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
• Flexibility, integrity and creative problem-solving skills
• Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:
• Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, g., full laundry basket
• Able to use stairways, household ladder, or step stool
• Able to operate household laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, kitchen appliances
• Able to use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
• Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
• Able to travel without personal assistance
• Possess valid unrestricted driver's license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
• May be expected to perform occasional work and responsibilities at other Properties
• Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, g., full laundry basket
• Compliance with the COVID-1+ Vaccination Policy
COMPENSATION:
• $50++ per hour
• Medical/Dental/Vision: for employee + ALL dependents
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Group term life insurance
• 401K with 6% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocacy Program
• Flexible PTO Policy
• 5 paid sick days
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to TriNet Marketplace
• $100 monthly phone allowance
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Housekeeper position is now open for candidates interested in the Housekeeping Jobs sector. This role in Atherton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Housekeeping Jobs is a plus.
