Housekeeper – Austin

**This position is on hold until the end of summer.**

A private family in west Austin is seeking a detail-oriented, trustworthy and professional individual to serve as a Housekeeper for its 16,000 sf home. This full-time position will be responsible for performing a variety of daily cleaning activities including laundry and errands. Candidates must possess at least five consecutive years’ experience as a housekeeper, a great attitude and stellar references.

Responsibilities: 

• Housekeeping for a dynamic luxury residence
• Monthly deep clean of home including windows, floors, and all surfaces
• Laundry, folding, and ironing of linens required (mending or sewing is a plus)
• Organize drawers and straighten closets
• Maintain stock of household supplies and groceries
• Execute daily, weekly, monthly scheduled cleaning of rooms in the home
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and rugs as needed
• Sweep and mop hard floors
• Dust and polish all surfaces
• Make beds daily and change linens
• Pick up and organize family living areas
• Family laundry and ironing
• Manage the family dry-cleaning
• Light meal preparation if requested
• Errands – occasionally picking up groceries, etc
• Assist with set-up service and clean up after meals
• Travel preparation – packing suitcases

Qualifications: 

• Maintain a high level of performance at all times
• Ability to maintain discretion (confidentiality agreement is required)
• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with family and other team members
• Positive attitude and ability to handle responsibilities with ease and calm demeanor

Requirements: 

• High energy household, lots of running around up and downstairs
• Up for challenges
• Flexible to constant change
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a housekeeping role. Seeking longevity (e.g., 2-5+ year commitment)
• Excellent references and background check
• Reliable and presentable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Willingness to work after hours or weekends from time to time
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Must be a US citizen and/or permanent US resident