Hands-On NYC & Upstate Executive Housekeeper

Our client is seeking a full-time, experienced Executive Housekeeper to oversee two properties: a residence in Manhattan and an upstate property approximately 1.5-2 hours north. This position requires someone who can split their time between the city and upstate, with a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and top-level organization. Candidates who have their own reliable transportation are preferred. 

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning & Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of both properties using non-toxic cleaning products, care for antiques, hardwood floors, and other delicate surfaces, develop and implement cleaning systems and strategies, and ensure high standards of hygiene and tidiness at all times.
  

• Hands-On Duties: Perform all housekeeping tasks personally, without assistance, establish a routine and manage time efficiently between both properties.
  

• Coordination: Communicate effectively with the family and any additional staff as needed.
  

• Personal Support: Provide personal support to the family and their guests when in residence, coordinate with vendors, and run errands as needed.
  

• Specialty Experience: Must have experience with high-end furnishings, fine art, and collectibles. Should fully understand how to care for all items in the home properly.
  

• Vendor Coordination
  

Schedule:

• Weekly Routine: Typically, Monday to Friday, 2-3 days in the city and 2-3 days upstate, with flexibility to accommodate changes as needed. 
  

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Hands-On Executive Housekeeper, experience with cleaning and maintaining high-end properties. 
  

• Skills: Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, ability to develop and implement effective non-toxic cleaning systems, trustworthy and reliable, comfortable working independently.
  

• Transportation: Candidates with a reliable vehicle preferred; possibility for train travel for highly-qualified candidates without a vehicle.
  

• Mature, responsible, dedicated to a high standard of service, comfortable in a hands-on, solo role, interested in a long-term position with no travel beyond the specified locations.
  

Personal Qualities & Character Sketch:

• Warm, polished, intuitive, calm, respectful, and collaborative by nature.   
  

• Discreet and confidential, low social media presence.  
  

• A superb attitude and work ethic, as well as exceptional time management and organizational skills. 
  

• Fluency in English
  

• Honest, trustworthy, reliable, well-presented, energetic, positive, and punctual. 
  

• Efficient, service-oriented, and low ego. 
  

• Works well under pressure, is not easily frazzled, and appreciates receiving constructive feedback.
  

Compensation:

• Salary: Starting at $45/hour, commensurate with experience.
  

• Benefits: Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 5 sick days, and 10 vacation days.