Job Title: Experienced Live-In Housekeeper
Location: Cold Spring, NY
About Us: Join a warm and welcoming couple living on a stunning estate in Cold Spring, New York. Our beautiful 7,000 sq. ft. main residence is nestled in a serene environment, offering a unique opportunity for an experienced and animal-loving housekeeper. You will have your own charming cottage separate from the main home, ensuring privacy and comfort.
The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated housekeeper to manage all housekeeping and laundry duties. Your role will include:
- Housekeeping: Comprehensive cleaning and upkeep of the entire house, managing household supplies, food inventory, and houseplants.
- Laundry: Handling all family laundry, including ironing and carefully reading garment labels to avoid damage. Weekly ironing of sheets is required.
- Organization: Scheduling and executing daily to seasonal household tasks, ensuring the home runs smoothly.
- Pet Care: Loving and attentive care for our pets, including feeding and dog-sitting our two dogs when the owners are away. No allergies that would limit interaction with animals are essential.
Key Qualities:
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Adaptability: Open to suggestions and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and adjust to the family's preferences.
- Team Player: Ability to work cohesively with the family and other staff, respecting the couple’s presence during the working day.
- Professionalism: Friendly, professional, respectful, and discreet.
What Works Best for the Family: Our home is upscale but not overly formal. We use cloth napkins, prefer ironed sheets, and maintain silver, fine artwork, and china. We value a housekeeper who can suggest improvements but is not rigid in their methods.
About the Family:
- The Couple: The wife is an artist who resides full-time on the property, while the husband is a physician working in NYC from Tuesday to Friday.
- Pets: Two dogs and one cat.
- Current Staff: House/Estate Manager and a secondary housekeeper assisting with pet cleaning and deep cleaning.
Home Size: 7,000 sq. ft.
Position Responsibilities:
- Full housekeeping duties
- Family laundry, including hand washing delicates
- Ironing
- No errands required
- Driving required
- Pet sitting
Work Hours:
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM with a 30-minute break, or
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a 1-hour break
Requirements:
- Fluent in English
- At least 3 years of experience
- Minimum of 2 references
Personality Traits:
- Friendly, professional, respectful, discreet, and a team player
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: $75,000 per year
- Living Accommodations: Live-in position with your own cottage on the property
- Vacation: 10 working days and paid federal holidays
- Health Insurance: Partial coverage
- Additional Benefits: 7 paid sick/personal days
Requested Duration: Long-term commitment. We hope you will make our home your home.
