CLOSED
Austin, Texas
Posted 3 years ago
Overview
Schedule: To Be Established – Full Time
Compensation: $30 – $35/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k & PTO
Luxury residence in Austin is seeking a strong Laundress with the ability to proactively manage bespoke, couture clothing, as well as all other soft goods in the household. Closet management and travel packing needs for the family. The candidate understands that they are directly responsible for every aspect of keeping clothing in top condition and should show themselves to be adaptable/flexible with a readiness to do whatever it takes whenever it is needed in a team environment with limited direction
This position reports to the Executive Housekeeper & Household Manager.
Requirements
- 5 – 10 years industry experience
- Non-Smoker
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Capable of passing extensive background check and BAI interview
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- High level of discretion, loyalty, integrity, and honesty
- Highly organized & excellent eye for detail.
- Self-sufficient & Self-driven. Doesn’t need handholding
- Positive attitude and disposition
- Service and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Bi-Lingual strongly (Spanish/English)
- Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques.
- Knowledge of clothing (tears, rips, buttons, hems, etc.)
- Familiarity in stain removal procedures and processes
- Experience with eco-friendly, non-toxic options of cleansers and detergents
Duties & Key Success Factors
- Responsible for all household laundry
- Remarkable skill in ironing various clothes and linens
- Sort, manage and inventory clothing requiring dry cleaning services
- Organize all household laundry, hanging and folding items into assigned closets
- Wardrobe management and organization
- Catalog and care of designer and couture garments and accessories
- Packing and unpacking clients and their families before and after travel
- Liaising with vendors and contractors as required
- Pet care and automobile carpet and upholstery cleaning
- Inventory Management of all items Laundry related. Including supplies, linens, garments, accessories, etc.
Other Considerations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to negotiate a multi-story house with stairs
- Ability to use a ladder up to 6’
Job Features
Job Category | Housekeeper, Houseman, Laundress |