Private Home Housekeeper (Ama De Llaves)

Private Home Housekeeper (Ama de llaves)

Location: Atherton, CA - Live Out

Type: Full Time (40 hours) or Part time (16+ hours)

(Weekend Required)

COMPENSATION:

• Non-Exempt/Hourly
• Regular reviews & advancement opportunities
• Discretionary Bonus (generous)
• Paid rest & meal breaks
• $25-$50/hour DOE
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick days
• Health Insurance

SUMMARY:

Private family estate is looking for a Private Home Housekeeper. The ideal candidate will be service-oriented, proactive, and can take direction from an Executive Housekeeper with a “can do” attitude. Willing to train junior candidates with the right attitude.

SKILLS:

● Experience in cleaning luxury homes.

● Experience with washing, steaming, ironing, folding, and caring for luxury linens & delicate fabrics.

● Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, squat, crouch, bend and crawl. Ability to lift, push & pull required load (approx 30 lbs).

TASKS:

● Clean furniture & fixtures. Wash, dust, polish, vacuum, and sweep assigned areas.

● Assist with changing and making the bedding, adhere to time schedules.

● Maintain all assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

● Clean sinks, tubs, showers and toilets according to prescribed sanitary standards.

● Report any damages or concerns from the furniture, carpets, upholstery, floors, blinds, windows, curtains to the Executive Housekeeper.

● Ensure all cleaning equipment & housekeeping tools are maintained and in good working order.

● Exterior cleaning, patios, cabanas, balconies, windows, etc.

● Oversee vendors in assigned areas, with House Manager’s direction.

REQUIREMENTS:

● Fluency in English is preferred. Translation apps will be provided on devices for communication if needed.

● 5+ years of related experience working in a high-level private home or hotel in a similar role preferred.

● References required from current and previous employers.

● Must be legally able to work in the United States.

● Covid-19 (with booster if eligible) and Influenza vaccinations are required to be considered for this position.

OUR CORE VALUES:

● Principals’ First: Always put our principals’ needs and interests first.

● Learn from mistakes: Admit mistakes upfront. Learns and grows from mistakes.

● Conscientious: Attention to detail. Finishes duties mindfully, effectively, and promptly.

● Dedication: Shows a deep commitment to the role and the company.

● Accountable: Takes ownership of tasks and completes thorough due diligence.

● Independent: Thinks and acts independently. Able to be self-taught and keep improving.

● Resilience: Never complains or shies away from work. Welcome harsh feedback and can thrive under pressure.

Keywords: housekeeping, housekeeper, cleaning, hotel, janitorial, janitor, cleaner, maid, private, family, property, estate, house, residence, household, hnw, uhnw, live-out

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atherton, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person