Full-Time Housekeeper: $130K+ and Benefits

Family with newly renovated main residence in Lincoln Park of Chicago, Illinois is seeking an experienced, organized, and detail oriented full-time housekeeper who will efficiently clean 10,000 square foot semi-formal residence. Schedule is on Monday – Friday at 40 hours per week. Family is open to the schedule preferred by housekeeper (e.g., 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, etc). Flexibility is required for very occasional evenings and/or weekends if needed by family for entertaining. The ability to work around the family’s schedule while at the same time cleaning and organizing in an efficient manner is important. Applicants need to be honest, trustworthy, understand the importance of maintaining discretion (confidentiality agreement required), collaborative to work with domestic employees (full-time nanny), experienced working with principals and children that are around residence often (discreet and staying out of the way is important), adept at organizing and general cleaning, knowledgeable with cleaning various surfaces and artwork, experienced assisting with entertaining, skilled with laundry, and proficient with ironing. Candidates must be comfortable working around children and hypoallergenic small dog. Candidates with many years of private full-time housekeeper experience working in a 5,000+ square foot or larger residence is required. Safe vehicle for transportation is required. Uniform preferred by housekeeper is required. Family is open to local candidates and domestic relocations. Start date is flexible for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning and tidying of 10,000 square foot residence

• Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors

• Vacuum carpets, rugs and draperies

• Dust and polish furniture and fittings

• Clean artwork and fine furniture (following specific care instructions)

• Clean metal fixtures and fittings

• Empty and clean trash containers

• Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers

• Wipe down glass surfaces

• Wipe down refrigerators, wine fridge, mini fridges, ice makers, etc.

• Dispose of expired food in refrigerator, freezer, and pantry

• Make up beds and change linens as required

• Pack and unpack principals for travel

• Keep cleaning supply and household inventory (use inventory for creating lists to run errands)

• Keep light bulb inventory and change light bulbs

• Laundry for clothing and linens (sort, wash, fold, etc.)

• Willing to learn and fold laundry using Effective Spaces method by Natasha Swingler

• Iron clothing as needed

• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition

• Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements to principal(s)

• Wash dishes and clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards

• Clean appliances

• Manage dry cleaning, dry cleaning inventory, and inspect clothing and linens upon return (Davis Imperial will be scheduled for pick-up and delivery)

• Run errands (e. g., household and cleaning supplies, drop off donations, etc.)

• Declutter and organizational projects, as directed by principal(s) (e.g., closets, playroom / toy room, storage, etc.)

• Put things back where they were while organizing, cleaning, etc. (e.g., kids’ bedrooms, master bedroom, playroom / toy room, office, etc.)

• Clean entryway of home

• Care for indoor and outdoor plants

• Polish silver

• Clean, tidy, and organize outdoor living spaces (e.g., patio, deck, porch, etc.)

• Schedule and oversee vendors and contractors (e.g., schedule window washing, winterizing irrigation system for winter months, seasonal landscaping displays, etc.)

• Assistance with entertaining (e.g., preparation for event, helping during event, clean up after event, etc.)

• Display seasonal holiday decorations (e.g., fall display, etc.)

• Maintain vehicles, fill gas tank, take for service appointments, and keep accurate records of services completed

• Assistance with small hypoallergenic dog (e.g., clean up after, scoop poop in backyard weekly, walk occasionally, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understand the importance of maintaining discretion (confidentiality agreement is required)

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos along with ability to write simple correspondence

• Technology proficient (e. g., email and text messages for communication, etc.)

• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, climb stairs, kneel and bend

• Professional with positive attitude, hard working and pleasant to be around

• Collaborative to work with domestic employees

• High energy level

• Active and fit

• Discreet and calm demeanor

• Non-smoker

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-10+ years of recent and consistent full-time housekeeper experience

• 2-3+ references from domestic positions

• Eligible to work in the United States

• Fluent in English (verbal and written communication)

• Safe vehicle for transportation

• Driver’s license and clean driving record

• Willing to run extensive background checks, motor vehicle checks, drug tests, and psychological evaluation

• Comfortable working around children and hypoallergenic small dog

• Seeking longevity / long term commitment (e.g., at least 2-5+ years and ideally longer)

• Live a close proximity to family’s residence in Lincoln Park of Chicago, Illinois or willingness to relocate within a commutable distance

COMPENSATION:

• $130K+ gross annual salary (based on experience and qualifications)

• Gross overtime rate of time and a half for hours worked over 40 hours per week

• Health insurance coverage / policy (including dental and vision) through family office

• Two weeks (10 days) vacation paid

• Seven government holidays paid

• Five sick days paid

• Discretionary annual bonus and raise (performance evaluation required)

Please read the job description carefully and kindly apply with your cover letter, resume, references (email address and phone number), letter(s) of recommendation, and professional photo if you feel that you meet all of the requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!