PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER – MENLO PARK, CA

A private family in Menlo Park, California is seeking an exceptional, high-energy, and hardworking Part-Time Housekeeper to join their established household team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private service professional who takes genuine pride in hands-on cleaning, works with energy and purpose, and has an exceptional eye for detail.

The Housekeeper will be responsible for detailed cleaning, rotational deep cleaning, laundry and wardrobe care, household organization, and helping ensure the residence is consistently maintained to a high standard. Working alongside existing household staff, this individual should be comfortable staying busy throughout the day, taking initiative, and recognizing what needs attention without waiting to be asked.

The ideal candidate is polished, dependable, and team-oriented with a positive, kind service style. They understand the proper care of fine furnishings, fabrics, and finishes and enjoy being an active contributor to a well-run private home

Responsibilities

Housekeeping and Home Care

• Perform detailed hands-on housekeeping throughout the residence
• Complete rotational deep cleaning across rooms, surfaces, furnishings, and finishes
• Make beds, change linens, refresh towels, and assist with seasonal linen changes as directed
• Maintain the residence in a consistently clean, organized, and guest-ready condition
• Provide proper care for delicate materials, artwork, fine furnishings, fabrics, and high-value items
• Identify and report maintenance concerns or household items requiring attention
• Assist with project-based cleaning and household organization as needed
• Work efficiently and maintain a high level of productivity throughout each shift

Laundry and Wardrobe Care

• Complete household laundry with careful attention to garment labels and fabric requirements
• Hand wash delicate items when appropriate
• Press, iron, and steam clothing and household linens
• Assist with wardrobe and closet organization
• Support dry cleaning logistics as needed
• Maintain linens, towels, and other household textiles in excellent condition

Household Organization and Support

• Maintain closets, pantry areas, storage spaces, and other household areas in an organized condition
• Assist with household inventories and restocking
• Support floral services and other household needs as requested
• Collaborate with the household Chef with kitchen cleanup, table setting, and light service as needed
• Assist with occasional entertaining, including preparation, service support, and post-event resets
• Complete household projects during family travel or other appropriate windows
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with the Executive Housekeeper and other household staff
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent, high-level housekeeping experience within a private household
• Exceptional hands-on cleaning and deep-cleaning skills
• High-energy and hardworking with a genuine willingness to stay active and productive throughout the day
• Strong knowledge of proper cleaning methods for luxury fabrics, finishes, artwork, furnishings, and specialty surfaces
• Experience with household laundry, hand washing, ironing, pressing, and steaming
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Proactive with the ability to recognize what needs to be done and take initiative
• Dependable, positive, and solutions-oriented
• Polished, kind, and professional with a strong service mindset
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of an established household team
• Excellent communication skills and consistent follow-through
• Flexible and willing to adjust occasionally based on family needs
• Fluent in English with the ability to speak, read, and write effectively
• Valid driver’s license with a strong driving record
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Excellent professional employer references
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background check

Location: Menlo Park, California.

Schedule: Part-Time, 16 Hours per Week. The family is open to one of the following consistent two-day schedules:

Option 1

• Friday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Option 2

• Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Monday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Candidates should be able to commit consistently to one of the two schedule options.

Salary and Benefits: $65/per hour, (DOE)

Employment is contingent upon a clear background check and verification of professional employer references.

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