Private Family in Upper East Side, NY Seeking an Experienced Laundress
Position Details:
A private family of four (two adults and their two grown sons) on the Upper East Side is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented laundress to manage all aspects of garment and household linen care. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a guaranteed salary of $1,500 per week. The family is open to a part-time candidate if preferred. The position is available to start ASAP. The family travels frequently; however, compensation remains consistent during travel periods.
Family Overview:
The household consists of two adults and their two adult sons, who regularly leave their laundry at the home. The family maintains a busy lifestyle and values a candidate who can independently manage laundry operations with expertise and precision. The home is a brownstone walk-up (no elevator), and the family has two friendly Jack Russell dogs.
Responsibilities:
- Expert-level care and maintenance of all garments and household linens
- Washing, drying, folding, steaming, and ironing clothing and linens
- Specialized care for a variety of fabrics including delicate, high-end, and specialty materials
- Pressing men’s dress shirts to a high standard
- Care of bed linens, table linens, and napkins
- Sorting laundry by fabric type, color, and care requirements
- Managing laundry schedules for multiple household members
- Maintaining laundry room organization and cleanliness
- Identifying and properly treating stains
- Ensuring proper storage and organization of clothing and linens
- Comfortable working in a home with dogs
Ideal Candidate:
- Extensive experience as a professional laundress (not a general housekeeper who “does laundry”)
- Strong knowledge of fabric care, garment construction, and proper laundering techniques
- Skilled in ironing and pressing, particularly men’s shirts and fine linens
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient
- Self-directed with the ability to manage workload independently
- Physically capable of navigating a multi-level brownstone (stairs required)
- Reliable, discreet, and professional
- Dog-friendly and comfortable around small pets
Requirements:
- Prior experience working in a private home as a dedicated laundress
- Knowledge of high-end garment care and laundering best practices
- Ability to lift, carry, and move throughout a walk-up home
- Strong references
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
This is an excellent opportunity for a true laundress professional who takes pride in garment care and is looking for a stable, well-compensated position with a respectful family.