Housekeeper

Private Family in Pinecrest FL Seeking a Housekeeper

Position: Full-Time Live-Out Housekeeper
Schedule: Full-time schedule Monday-Friday (with flexibility to assist with early weekday family dinners and household needs) - i.e. 10:00 - 6:00 pm but family can be flexible for the right fit
Salary:$40$45 per hour;Competitive compensation commensurate with the candidates demonstrable experience; negotiable for the right candidate; Benefits: 2 weeks PTO paid holidays and the family is open to offering a monthly health stipend depending on the candidates needs.
Start Date: ASAP - This position is available immediately for the right candidate seeking a rewarding long-term role
Relocation: NO local candidates preferred; Must live within an easily commutable distance from the residence

About the Family

A warm welcoming and respectful private family located in Pinecrest FL (South Miami zip code 33156) is seeking to hire a dedicated and experienced Housekeeper to join their household on a full-time basis.

The family consists of a professional couple and their two school-aged children. They live in a large beautifully maintained residence filled with high-end furnishings and finishes and reside in the home more than ten months of the year.

The family describes themselves as gregarious kind and respectful and they value creating a positive and collaborative home environment. They are hoping to find a housekeeper who will truly become a valued part of their household over the long term.

This is not a formal home but the family maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization. The home is kept tidy uncluttered and well organized with clear surfaces and thoughtful systems in place. The housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day upkeep of the home and ensuring everything continues to run smoothly for the family.

They are looking for someone who is warm kind personable and professional as well as dedicated honest trustworthy proactive flexible and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will take genuine pride in their work and enjoy maintaining a beautiful home environment.

Children: Two school-aged boys - 13 years (B) and 8 years (B)
Home Size:Approx. 6200 Sq. Ft.
Pets: No
Household Staff: Full-time live-in Governess and a Part-time chef

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is maintaining the family home in a clean organized and well-managed condition. This is a classic experienced housekeeper position including deep cleaning laundry linen care organization and overall household upkeep.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Housekeeping & Daily Home Maintenance

• Performing daily housekeeping and general upkeep of the residence to maintain a consistently clean and tidy environment.

• Making beds tidying bedrooms and ensuring all living spaces remain organized and presentable.

• Arranging furniture and decorative items while maintaining the homes orderly appearance.

• Caring for delicate and high-end surfaces throughout the home including researching proper cleaning methods when necessary.

• Cleaning and maintaining bathrooms including mirrors counters fixtures and refreshing towels on designated days.

• Managing dishwashing and kitchen cleaning including clearing cooking and dining areas after meals particularly after early weekday family dinners.

• Providing light floor care while supporting the homes autonomous robot vacuum.

• Cleaning some easily accessible windows and coordinating with the homes glass cleaning contractor.

Laundry & Linen Care

• Managing all laundry and ironing for the family.

• Washing folding pressing and organizing clothing and linens.

• Changing bed linens and maintaining fresh well-kept bedrooms.

• Assisting with unpacking and organizing clothing closets as needed.

Household Organization & Supplies

• Organizing kitchen cabinets refrigerators and food storage areas.

• Monitoring food expiration and maintaining a well-organized kitchen environment.

• Maintaining organization of the back-of-house pantry and household storage areas.

• Monitoring and managing cleaning supply inventory.

• Ordering cleaning supplies and equipment online when needed.

Household Operations & Errands

• Identifying household maintenance or repair needs and reporting them to the employers or appropriate service providers.

• Running household errands including grocery shopping and managing dry cleaning.

• Assisting with garbage and recycling management.

• Supporting household organization projects under the direction of the employers.

• Minding the home during regular working hours when the family is traveling.

Guest & Household Support

• Monitoring access to the home and permitting entry for scheduled services and deliveries.

• Welcoming house guests and preparing basic refreshments for visitors.

• Supporting occasional house guests in a similar fashion to the resident family.

• Assisting with preparation for larger dinner parties or gatherings and coordinating with outside service providers.

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced private household housekeeper who is organized detail-oriented and confident in managing the day-to-day care of a large family home.

They should be proactive trustworthy and reliable with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining excellent communication with the family.

This role requires someone who takes genuine pride in their work and enjoys creating and maintaining a clean calm and welcoming home environment. The right candidate will be warm personable and kind and will naturally integrate into the household dynamic.

The family is specifically seeking someone who is interested in a long-term position and who will become a trusted and valued member of their household for years to come.

Requirements

• Extensive demonstrable experience as a housekeeper in a private household

• Excellent professional references

• Must communicate clearly and efficiently in English (no exceptions)

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

• Strong knowledge of proper cleaning techniques including care of delicate and high-end surfaces

• Highly organized detail-oriented and proactive

• Honest dependable and trustworthy

• Comfortable managing household errands and organizational tasks