Executive Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Housekeeper (Part-Time).

Job #: J2203.

Position Details: Part-Time, Live-Out.
Location: Chelsea, New York, NY.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Compensation: $45 - $55 per hour, Paid via W2 (on the books).
Start Date: July 13, 2026.

A private residence in Chelsea, New York City is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Housekeeper to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the home. This role goes beyond traditional housekeeping and is ideal for someone proactive, discreet, and comfortable taking ownership of household responsibilities in the House Manager’s absence.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough cleaning of all rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, and common spaces.
• Dust, vacuum, mop, sanitize, and maintain the home to a consistently high standard.
• Keep the residence tidy, organized, and well-presented throughout each visit.
• Change linens and refresh bedrooms as needed.
• Assist with seasonal household transitions, wardrobe rotation, and general household upkeep.
• Replace light bulbs and batteries as needed, including remotes and smoke detectors.
• Flag maintenance needs or household concerns to the House Manager.

• Take full ownership of household laundry, including washing, drying, folding, ironing, and returning items to their proper locations.
• Handle delicate fabrics and garments with proper care.
• Coordinate dry cleaning drop-off and pickup.
• Assist with tailoring or alteration drop-offs and pickups as needed.
• Keep laundry areas, closets, and garment storage spaces organized.

• Collect, sort, and organize mail and packages.
• Flag important mail, notices, or household items requiring attention.
• Liaise with building management, doormen, concierge, and building staff when the House Manager is unavailable.
• Oversee access for maintenance workers, contractors, inspectors, deliveries, and service appointments.
• Keep track of building notices, storage access, permits, and household-related documentation as directed.

• Handle grocery shopping and household shopping as directed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning products, paper goods, household supplies, and recurring essentials.
• Restock household items and reorder supplies as needed.
• Complete post office runs, returns, certified mail, pharmacy pickups, and specialty store errands.
• Water and care for indoor plants.

• Keep household manuals, warranties, vendor contacts, and service information organized and accessible.
• Assist with scheduling recurring services, such as window cleaning, exterminator visits, or maintenance appointments.
• Prepare the home before the House Manager’s return, including fresh linens, stocked essentials, and proper lighting and temperature settings.
• Set up guest spaces as needed with fresh towels, cleared areas, and stocked amenities.
• Help ensure the household runs smoothly and efficiently in the House Manager’s absence.

• Occasionally walk the household dog, as requested.
• Coordinate with the dog walker or groomer as needed.
• Pick up pet food, medication, and supplies.
• Keep the pet area clean and organized.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing both housekeeping and household support responsibilities. This person should take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-run home while providing reliable support to the House Manager and household.

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of experience working in a private household or luxury residence.
• Strong housekeeping, laundry, garment care, and household organization skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, discreet, and trustworthy.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
• Comfortable taking initiative and anticipating household needs.
• Professional and polished when communicating with building staff, vendors, and service providers.
• Basic technology skills, including email, smartphone use, printing, and scanning.
• Comfortable with pets.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong references required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.