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Part-Time Housekeeper Needed in Short Hills, NJ

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Job Location:

Short Hills, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 October 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Private Family Seeking aPart-Time Housekeeper in Short Hills NJ

The Ideal Candidate

A private family is seeking a reliable detail-oriented and experienced part-time housekeeper to help maintain their uncluttered 5 bedroom 4 bath 3900 sq ft home. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for a high-end home and take pride in keeping everything consistently clean organized and well-maintained. They should be proactive thorough and comfortable caring for fine furnishings with attention to detail.

The family is looking for someone who can work independently take initiative and help keep the home clean and comfortable throughout the week. This is a great opportunity for a dependable housekeeper seeking a part-time long-term position with a friendly family.

What Works Best for the Family

The family prefers someone who can work while their daughter is at school ideally from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM two or three days per week. They are slightly flexible on the schedule for the right candidate.

The family is looking for someone who can help keep the home consistently clean rather than relying solely on periodic deep cleanings. The family has a friendly hypoallergenic non-shedding dog.

Requested Duration: Long-Term

About the Family

  • Adults:2
  • Children:1 (8-year-old daughter)
  • Dogs:1 friendly hypoallergenic non-shedding dog
  • Current Staff:Weekend nanny/family assistant

Position Responsibilities

  • Housekeeping:Full housekeeping and general home maintenance including bathrooms showers dusting bookshelves baseboards cobwebs and keeping all used areas consistently clean.
  • Organization:Maintain a neat clean and orderly home while handling household items and furnishings with care.
  • Laundry:Minimal; the existing weekend housekeeper handles the familys laundry. Occasional washing of cleaning rags may be needed.
  • Errands:Occasional quick grocery errand as needed.
  • Childcare:None required; the position is scheduled around the daughters school hours.

Position Requirements

  • Work Hours:Approximately 18 hours per week ideally 9:00 AM3:00 PM two or three days per week. Some flexibility is available for the right candidate.
  • Languages:English
  • Experience:Previous professional housekeeping experience preferably in a high-end large private home.
  • References:Minimum of 2 professional references.
  • Background:Must pass stringent background checks upon offer of hire.
  • Personality Traits:Dependable detail-oriented proactive organized trustworthy and able to work independently.

Position Compensation

  • Salary:$35-40/hour flexible depending on experience.
  • Benefits:Paid major holidays if it falls on a work day
  • Start Date:ASAP.
  • Living Accommodations:Live-out.