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Part Time Housekeeper

HouseholdStaffing


Job Location:

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Private Family in Brooklyn NY (Park Slope) Seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper

Position: Part-Time Live-Out Housekeeper
Schedule: Approximately 25 hours per week (3 full days per week). The family is flexible on which days are worked but Fridays are preferred off.
Salary: $40 per hour
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible for the right fit
Relocation: No local candidates preferred

About the Family

A warm busy family located in Park Slope Brooklyn near Prospect Park is seeking an experienced Part-Time Housekeeper to help maintain their home and support their day-to-day household needs. Both parents work full-time and the household includes a 9-year-old child and a recent college graduate living at home.

The family is looking for someone who is dependable detail-oriented and enjoys creating a clean organized and welcoming environment. They are hoping to find someone who can become a long-term part of their household and work independently with minimal supervision.


Responsibilities
  • Perform detailed housekeeping and maintain the overall cleanliness of the home
  • Deep clean and maintain all living spaces bedrooms bathrooms and kitchen
  • Laundry ironing folding and wardrobe care
  • Organize closets storage areas and household spaces as needed
  • Prepare simple family meals and assist with light meal prep
  • Help maintain the familys outdoor living space to keep it clean and inviting
  • Monitor household supplies and notify the family when items need replenishing
  • Work independently to ensure the home is consistently well-maintained

Optional Additional Hours:
For candidates who have their own reliable vehicle and are interested in additional hours the family owns a cabin in Dutchess County that they visit approximately 23 weekends per month plus one extended week each year. The housekeeper may have the opportunity to travel to the property before or after the familys visits to prepare the home or assist with cleaning. This is completely optional and not a requirement for the position.

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is proactive trustworthy and takes pride in maintaining a beautifully organized home. They should be detail-oriented self-motivated and able to work independently while anticipating the familys household needs.

The family is looking for someone who is reliable professional and interested in building a long-term working relationship. Someone with a positive attitude excellent organizational skills and experience in private homes will thrive in this role.

Requirements
  • Prior experience as a Housekeeper in a private household
  • Excellent references
  • Legal to work in the United States
  • Experience with laundry and ironing delicate garments
  • Comfortable preparing simple family meals
  • Must be dependable organized and detail-oriented