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Full-Time Housekeeper needed in Uptown, Manhattan, NY

Oct 24
2 min read

Compensation: $40–$45/hour on payroll, depending on experience and qualifications, + Health Insurance Contribution + 2 weeks paid vacation, Major Holidays off with pay and sick leave

Schedule: 4-5 days/week • 8 AM–4 PM, occasional late nights and weekends when entertaining   

Summer: Family has a home in Martha’s Vineyard for the Summer (July & August) — 1–2 weeks on‑site to set up, remainder of summer in NYC for deep cleaning & organization

Home: 4,500 sq ft apartment

Accommodation is available if needed (maid's room)

Start: Flexible


Position Overview

A warm, long‑term household on the Upper East Side is seeking an exceptional, highly organized Housekeeper to maintain a 4,500 sq ft apartment to a very high standard. The ideal candidate is detail‑driven, reliable, excellent with laundry and deep cleaning, and comfortable helping in a busy family home with two preteen children and one in boarding school who comes home when off from school.

A maid’s room is available for candidates who need accommodation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Daily cleaning, tidying, and maintaining a pristine home

  • Expert laundry care, including fine linens, delicate fabrics, and wardrobe organization

  • Scheduled deep cleaning of the entire apartment especially bathrooms, kitchen, and high‑touch areas

  • Kitchen help: light support, organization, and maintaining cleanliness

  • Household organization: closets, storage, children’s areas, and common spaces

  • Accepting deliveries and managing packages

  • Occasional late nights or weekend support as needed

  • Minimal pet care for a medium‑sized dog (must be child‑friendly and dog‑friendly)

  • Assist with children when needed (not a nanny role)

  • Summer travel: Martha’s Vineyard for 1–2 weeks to prepare the home; remainder of summer spent in NYC managing deep cleaning and organization


Ideal Candidate

  • Highly organized, proactive, and takes pride in their work

  • Exceptional laundry and ironing skills

  • Experienced in large, luxury homes

  • Comfortable around children and dogs

  • Warm, easy going, reliable, discreet, and professional

  • Able to work independently and maintain high standards

  • Long‑term mindset; stable work history preferred


Requirements:

  • Must have at least 5 years of full-time, housekeeping experience working in a high-end luxury home

  • Stellar references from prior employment

  • With valid authorization to work in the U.S.

  • Must be comfortable going through a comprehensive background check

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