Principal In Residence Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

HOUSEKEEPER

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the General Manager, responsible for the 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 Monday-Friday 8-4:30, 5 days per week with some late night and weekend work required; 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 to perform full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, eg., full laundry basket
• Able to use stairways, household ladder, or step stool
• Ability 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
• Ability to travel without personal assistance
• Must 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
• Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COMPENSATION:

• $55-57+ 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

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.

Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.

We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.