PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER
Private Residence · New York City
Schedule: Sundays & Mondays, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Compensation: $50.00 / hour
Property: Single-floor apartment, approx. 4,000 sq ft | 2 principals | 1 dog
Other Staff: Housekeeper/House Manager, Chef
OVERVIEW
A private couple in New York City is seeking a discreet, highly capable Part-Time Housekeeper to provide coverage on Sundays and Mondays, the days their full-time Housekeeper/House Manager is off. This is an opportunity to join a polished, professionally run household where excellence, self-sufficiency, and a quiet work ethic are key. For the right candidate, there is genuine potential for expanded hours over time.
The principals lead busy professional lives and require a housekeeper who operates with independence, minimal interruption, and strong attention to detail.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Laundry & Garment Care
– Laundry, drying, folding, and organization of clothing and household linens
– Careful handling and pressing/ironing of garments, including designer and luxury pieces
– Knowledge of fabric types and appropriate care methods for high-end clothing
– Towel refresh and linen changes as needed
Daily Cleaning & Maintenance
– Maintain overall cleanliness and order of the apartment throughout the day
– Daily tidying, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and surface care
– Kitchen and bathroom cleaning and sanitization
– Trash removal and general household upkeep
REQUIREMENTS
– Housekeeping: 5+ years of housekeeping experience in a formal or semi-formal private household.
– Laundry & Garment Care: Highly skilled in handling delicate and designer clothing. You press and iron with skill and care, and understand how to treat delicate fabrics.
– Proactive & Self-Directed: You identify what needs to be done and do it without waiting to be asked.
– Discreet & Professional: You understand that the principals require a quiet work environment and you take pride in working without interruption or unnecessary conversation.
– Reliable & Looking to Commit: You are dependable, punctual, and are seeking a long-term position. The principals value continuity and are looking for someone who will grow with the household
– Comfortable around dogs.