Full-Time Housekeeper / Family Assistant
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Housekeeper/Family Assistant to join a private family based in Seattle. This pivotal role requires a highly organized, resourceful, and personable individual who can seamlessly manage a diverse series of responsibilities, including but not limited to: housekeeping, home organizing, laundry, meal prep and some cooking, plant care, indoor and outdoor cleaning projects, and occasional support with the family’s children or pets such as emergency care or driving in a pinch. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, exceptional multitasking abilities, a keen attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining the overall smooth operation of the household. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to making a difference for everyone around you, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of this dynamic household.
Required Attributes:
- FLEXIBILITY is a must
- PROACTIVITY not only in cleaning and executing daily/weekly/monthly tasks, but in noticing items in need of repair or when home maintenance projects (interior and exterior) are needed
- WILLINGNESS to pitch in where it would make a difference and to stick with tasks until they are complete
- RELIABILITY to impart confidence in the stakeholders that tasks will be completed thoughtfully, thoroughly, and on time
Reports to:
General Duties:
Housekeeping
- Full scope housekeeping with regular daily tidying and organizing
- Utilize daily, weekly, and monthly checklists
Laundry
- Complete family and household laundry
- Iron, press, steam items as needed
- Experience working with fine clothing and hand washing delicate items required
- Send out/pick up dry cleaning
Food Management
- Inventory management of groceries for multiple properties
- Rotate/stock pantry, snack drawers, and refrigerators
- Meal prep/light cooking for family meals
General Household
- Indoor and outdoor plant care–fertilizing, dusting, pest care, deadheading planter flowers
- Bird/pet feeding, applying pest repellent outside (includes cleaning and maintaining feeders)
- Maintain inventory for household supplies, communicating proactively with Household Manager for ordering
- Assist Household Manager on home projects as needed
Schedule:
- 40 hours/week, schedule will be flexible at times but generally 9am-5pm
Travel:
- Must be willing to travel to Belfair with family to vacation home to complete similar duties to those done at primary home (4-6 weeks/year)–accommodations provided
Compensation:
- Salary range: $65k - $80k commensurate with experience
Additional Requirements:
- 5 years experience in a similar role
- Background check
- Valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance, with a clean driving record
- Must be willing to sign a standard Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- High End Domestic Housekeeping: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person