ME389 - Part-Time Housekeeper - Park Slope, Brooklyn

British American Household Staffing•New York, NY

23d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

A warm, welcoming family in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, proactive housekeeper to oversee the cleanliness, organization, and day-to-day upkeep of their approximately 4,000-square-foot, six-story townhouse. The household includes two young children, ages 3 years and 3 months, and a live-in nanny. The housekeeper should take ownership of the home, anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and maintain an exceptionally clean and well-organized environment with minimal direction or supervision. The role combines detailed housekeeping, deep cleaning, and household organization, with occasional childcare assistance as a welcome but nonessential bonus. The position is approximately 32 hours per week, with flexibility in how hours are distributed. Friday is a priority, particularly for preparing the home for Shabbat; Saturday availability is strongly preferred for post-Shabbat cleanup and occasional household support. Additional weekday hours may be scheduled on Monday and Wednesday or other mutually agreed-upon days. The family is flexible about the schedule and prioritizes finding the right candidate over a rigid schedule. Compensation is $45–$50+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a long-term opportunity with a family that values professionalism, reliability, and exceptional work.

Requirements

Significant professional housekeeping experience in private homes.
Strong knowledge of detailed cleaning, deep cleaning, and household organization.
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills and willingness to adapt to changing household priorities.
Physical comfort working throughout a six-story townhouse and regularly using stairs; the elevator is not always operational.
Excellent, verifiable references.
Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
Comfort working in a home with young children.
Friday availability is strongly preferred.
Approximately 32 hours per week; the schedule is flexible, with Friday prioritized.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining larger luxury residences.
Saturday availability for post-Shabbat cleanup and occasional additional household support.
Occasional childcare experience, particularly with infants and toddlers; childcare is not required, and candidates with exceptional housekeeping and organizational skills will be considered without it.
Occasional weekend childcare assistance.

Responsibilities

Provide full-charge housekeeping for the family's approximately 4,000-square-foot, six-story townhouse.
Thoroughly clean all living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
Perform regular deep cleaning to maintain the home to an exceptionally high standard.
Manage daily tidying and organization throughout the residence.
Ensure areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, not merely visually tidy.
Maintain clean kitchen and dining areas.
Prepare guest bedrooms and refresh linens when visitors are expected.
Manage household laundry, including washing, folding, putting away, and changing bed linens.
Unpack luggage and organize belongings after family trips.
Rotate deep-cleaning projects and maintain a structured cleaning routine.
Independently plan and prioritize daily housekeeping tasks and create an efficient workflow across multiple floors.
Anticipate household needs and proactively address them.
Adjust daily priorities based on family needs, guests, and special occasions.
Communicate effectively with the principals and promptly follow through on requests.
Maintain organization in closets, storage areas, and common spaces.
Take ownership of household tasks without requiring constant reminders or supervision.
Provide occasional backup childcare when the regular nanny is unavailable, if qualified and needed.
Assist with childcare during scheduled working hours in place of housekeeping duties when necessary.