Housekeeper I
5 months ago
Growing private Family Office is looking for talented professionals to be a part of a dynamic team. The family office prides itself on professionalism, kindness, integrity, and a high level of confidentiality, with the goal to deliver best in class service while providing a positive working experience for its staff.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide day-to-day household cleaning, organization, and errands of the Ranch. Housekeepers are responsible for maintaining and managing household inventories; reporting items that need to be repaired or replaced; running household errands; assisting with parties and gatherings as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sweep and mop floors
- Vacuum and clean carpets, rugs, draperies and upholstery
- Dust clean, and polish furniture, fixtures and fittings, clean surfaces
- Empty and clean trash containers disposing of trash in a sanitary manner
- Clean basins, mirrors, tubs and showers
- Tidy rooms, make up beds and change linens, as required
- Wash interior windows and exterior, as required
- Sort, wash, load and unload general laundry
- Iron and press laundry including clothing and linen
- Sort, fold and put away clean rags away laundry
- Act as runners for mail delivery or meal delivery
- Operate cleaning equipment, as required
- Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in safe and sanitary working conditions
- Wash dishes, clean kitchen and appliances
- Maintain organized garages and any storage areas.
- Maintain organized outdoor areas including covering BBQs when away from the house as well as putting on furniture covers as necessary (out of town, weather, etc.)
- Answer door/telephone professionally
- Set dining table to Family preference
- Work on Weekend, holiday and off hours as needed occasionally
- Maintain any company owned equipment assigned to you (phone, computer etc)
- Other duties as needed assigned by supervisor or management
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Housekeeping experience, preferred
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to interact with guests, as needed
- Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
- Able to adjust for fast paced environment and changes to schedule
- Ability to understand owner preferences/expectations
- Respect for, and emphasis on, confidentiality and privacy in regard to the owner's private life
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Bending, stooping, reaching
- Working in cramped spaces; step stools and or ladders
- Pushing, pulling, lifting up to 45 pounds
- Working with cleaning solutions and solvents
- Working in outdoors with or without wet, dusty or windy weather conditions
- Able to drive a side by side "Utility" vehicle
- Able to drive a large Sprinter van
- Valid Driver License
- Reliable vehicle to get to and from work or other reliable transportation
COMPETENCIES
- Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely, both written and verbal. Able to communicate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way with colleagues, external parties and owners. Passes on important information.
- Trustworthiness and integrity, always acting in the best interest of the owner.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Critical Thinking: Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to size up a situation properly. Anticipates and responds quickly to problems. Finds ways to get projects accomplished efficiently. Attention to Detail: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Take Initiative.
- Works well under pressure.
- Proactive: goes above and beyond what needs to be done. Has the confidence to initiate action independently; addresses unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting.
- Team Player: Connects with coworkers, leaders and external vendors in an effective manner. Considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members. Models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the work group. Works effectively and cooperatively across groups.
The private Family Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees as well as providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the various locations where we operate. We encourage applicants from all ages and backgrounds.