Housekeeper in South End, Boston, MA / Brookline, MA
City: South End, Boston / Brookline
State: Massachusetts
Compensation: $40–$45 per hour, depending on experience ($62,400-$70,200)
Start Date: ASAP, with flexibility for the right candidate
Children: Three children: a 10-year-old girl, 7-year-old girl, and 2-year-old girl
Benefits: W-2 employment, 2 weeks paid vacation (one week aligned with the family's schedule and one week of the employee's choosing), 5 paid sick days, paid major federal holidays, healthcare stipend if needed, and a long-term incentive bonus with a minimum two-year commitment
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (30 guaranteed hours per week), with some flexibility for an 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. start time
About the Family
A warm and welcoming family currently living in Boston's South End is seeking an experienced, dependable, and organized housekeeper to support the daily upkeep and organization of their home. The family is planning to move to Brookline, MA in January, where they will be living in a beautiful 8,175-square-foot home with six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Their current home is approximately 4,133 square feet with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms.
The family includes two parents and three children—a 10-year-old girl, 7-year-old girl, and 2-year-old girl. One parent works full-time while the other is a stay-at-home mom. The family also has two very friendly dogs, so they are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a home with pets.
The ideal candidate will be warm, easygoing, flexible, adaptable, and communicative. The family is looking for someone who takes pride in keeping a home organized and running smoothly and who can work independently while also communicating well with the family.
Their biggest priority for this position will be managing the family's laundry, so strong laundry skills and attention to detail are especially important.
About the Role
This is a household support position focused on keeping the family's home organized, well-maintained, and running smoothly on a daily basis. Daily responsibilities include managing laundry from start to finish, including folding and putting clothes away, making beds and resetting bedrooms, maintaining the kitchen throughout the day, and loading and unloading the dishwasher.
The role will also include grocery shopping and household errands as needed, organizing pantries, closets, toys, and seasonal clothing, managing deliveries, helping maintain household inventory, and assisting with packing and unpacking for family travel.
The family would prefer a candidate who has their own reliable vehicle and is comfortable using it for occasional on-the-job driving and errands. A family vehicle can also be made available if needed.
Additional Responsibilities
Managing the family's daily laundry, with particular attention to organization and care of clothing
Maintaining the kitchen and household throughout the day
Organizing pantries, closets, toys, and seasonal clothing
Completing grocery shopping and household errands as needed
Receiving deliveries and helping maintain household inventory
Assisting with packing and unpacking for travel
Helping the household remain organized and running smoothly
Requirements
Prior professional housekeeping or household support experience
Strong laundry skills and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Warm, easygoing, flexible, and adaptable demeanor
Strong communication skills
Comfortable working in a busy household with children and pets
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Ability to assist with household errands and occasional on-the-job driving
Outstanding professional references
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Transportation: A reliable personal vehicle is preferred for commuting and occasional on-the-job driving. The family can provide access to a family vehicle if needed