Private Family in Blanco, TX Seeking a Professional Housekeeper
Position: Housekeeper
Location: Blanco, Texas 78606
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexibility appreciated); approximately 40 hours per week
Compensation: $28–$32/hour
Living Arrangement: Live-out preferred; live-in option available
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation (1 week in the first year, with additional time accrued with tenure)
- Personal and sick days
- Paid major holidays, 401(k) with match. Mileage reimbursement or a household vehicle provided for work-related errands.
Overview
A private family based in Blanco, Texas is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Housekeeper to support the care and upkeep of their primary residence and their ranch guest properties. This is a long-term opportunity with a family that highly values loyalty, discretion, and consistency.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and takes pride in maintaining high household standards. This role offers the opportunity to train alongside a long-tenured staff member who is preparing for retirement, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care.
Household Staff Environment
- The family employs household and ranch staff; teamwork and clear communication are essential.
- Training and onboarding will be provided by an experienced housekeeper.
- The family is seeking a long-term placement and hopes to build a lasting working relationship (5+ years).
Primary Responsibilities
- Full housekeeping for a 7,800 sq. ft., 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom primary residence.
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of common areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and guest spaces.
- Laundry and ironing for household linens and clothing.
- Regular changing and laundering of bedding.
- Detailed cleaning, including dusting, vacuuming, polishing, and window care.
- Organization of cabinets, drawers, closets, and storage areas.
- Grocery shopping and washing produce prior to storage.
- Assistance with occasional events, including set-up and post-event clean-up.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and respect household routines at all times.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Provide housekeeping support at family ranch rental properties, including 3 cottages and 3 guest houses, as needed.
- Ranch property support typically requires 1–2 days per week between guest stays.
- Assist with household errands and inventory/supply management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of professional housekeeping experience in private households or estates.
- Strong attention to detail and high organizational standards.
- Proven experience with laundry care, ironing, and wardrobe management.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a household team.
- Discreet, professional, and respectful of privacy.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing daily needs.
- Kind, patient, and professional demeanor.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- English communication skills required; additional languages a plus.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Primary location: Family’s main residence and ranch properties in Blanco, TX.
- Schedule may vary slightly based on guest turnover at ranch properties.
- Live-out preferred; live-in option available if needed.
This position offers the opportunity to join a respectful family with a strong history of long-term staff relationships. The family is seeking a dedicated professional who takes pride in their work and values excellence, discretion, and consistency.