Estate Housekeeper

A private family in Los Altos Hills, California is seeking a highly capable and experienced full-time Estate Housekeeper to ensure the overall cleanliness of their homes.

The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of rotational cleaning procedures and caring for delicate surfaces in the 10,000 square foot main residence and guest houses.

Applicants must have previous high-level housekeeping experience in a busy household, be polished and professional, and be willing to work as part of an existing team that values positivity and collegiality.

The ideal candidate will have a kind and calm demeanor, a high attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. The family values organization and consistency, meaning things are put back the way they were, the beds are made the same way each day, and personal items are put back and organized in the same place. The ability to manage tasks with ease and occasionally be flexible to accommodate the family's schedule are critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Daily household cleaning and larger seasonal deep cleaning projects.
• Help make beds daily and change towels and linens as desired.
• Household laundry duties including washing and pressing of clothing and linens.
• Be familiar with reading labels, hand washing, pressing, and steaming clothing items.
• Assist with dry-cleaning and floral services.
• Cleaning and care of fine furnishings and delicate surfaces.
• Help identify and report issues requiring maintenance.
• Maintain tidy and organized closets, pantries, and storage areas throughout the residence, ensuring correct inventory levels.
• Assist additional staff members as needed.
• Assist with occasional entertaining including event preparation, serving, clean-up.

Skills and Abilities:

• Polished, poised, kind and professional in manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail.
• Understand and value discretion and respect the privacy needs of the principals and the family.
• Able to work both independently as well as part of a team that values always treating each other with respect and kindness.
• Willingness to be flexible with work schedules on occasion.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of recent, high-level housekeeping experience in a private home.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Excellent references from past employers.
• Successfully complete an in-depth background investigation.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record.

Other Information:

• Shifts Available: 8:00AM-4:00PM (or as directed)
• Generally Monday-Friday with flexibility to work an occasional evening and weekend.