Domestic Housekeeper

Description
Seeking experienced Domestic Housekeeper with experience in a Luxury Household!

Full-Time Domestic Housekeeper – Memorial Villages
Location: Houston, Texas, 77024
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $30.00-$35.00 depending on experiencer
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Benefits: Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
Required: English language proficiency
Meet the Employer
A warm, professional family in Memorial Villages is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Domestic Housekeeper to support their active household. With school-aged children, the home is both elegant and lived-in.

The family values this role as essential to helping them spend more quality time together while maintaining a well-run home. This position requires someone who anticipates needs, prioritizes effectively, and maintains high standards without constant direction.

Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, thrives in a structured and respectful household, and finds fulfillment in creating an environment that allows a busy family to stay connected and focused on what matters most.
The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver with excellent judgment who brings a calm, can-do approach to a dynamic household.

Scope of the Role
In a luxury home, a domestic housekeeper takes on a comprehensive range of responsibilities that go far beyond standard housekeeping services. These duties include:

• Function & Presentation: Strong emphasis on both function and presentation throughout the home
• Impeccable Cleaning and Maintenance: High-end housekeeping demands meticulous care, including the proper handling of fine furniture, antiques, and luxury fabrics.
• Laundry and Wardrobe Care: Managing designer garments, couture pieces, and specialty fabrics with precision, including steaming, pressing, and seasonal wardrobe rotations.
• Organization and Household Efficiency: Ensuring all areas of the residence are impeccably arranged, from pantries to walk-in closets.
• Inventory and Supplies Management: Restocking premium household supplies and working with vendors to source specialty cleaning products.
• Guest and Event Preparation: Setting up guest rooms, preparing spaces for entertaining, and executing last-minute adjustments to meet high standards.
• Security and Discretion: Maintaining a confidential and secure environment, respecting the privacy of UHNW individuals and their families.

Outline of Responsibilities:

Morning Routine
Begin each day with a full house sweep: collect laundry, reset common areas, tidy surfaces
Assess the home for any issues requiring immediate attention
Daily Maintenance
Make beds daily; and change linens weekly or as needed
Manage full laundry cycle (wash, dry, fold, iron, put away), including delicate and high-end garments
Maintain kitchen and living spaces (dishes, counters, floors, trash removal)
Clean bathrooms thoroughly and consistently
Spot-clean and address spills, particularly those related to children
Sanitize high-touch points frequently
Organize and return items to their proper place
Check Cushions & under furniture for misplaced items
Deep Cleaning & Scheduling
Execute a rotating deep-clean schedule (baseboards, oven, refrigerator, windows, patio, garage, etc.)
Follow structured cleaning checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks
Track seasonal and specialty cleaning needs (ceiling fans, chandeliers, etc.)
Execute a rotating deep-clean schedule for the entire home, tailored to each room’s specific needs
Organization & Inventory
Maintain visual and functional organization systems (photo guides provided)
Monitor inventory levels and proactively restock supplies
Support household organization projects (decluttering, seasonal storage, etc.)
Maintain a high standard of presentation at all times
Family Support & Light Food Preparation
Prepare healthy snacks and assist with light food prep (washing/chopping produce, boiling eggs, etc.)
Support daily routines (unpacking lunchboxes, post-school cleanup)
Provide light pet care (weekly litter box maintenance)
End-of-Day Wrap-Up
Reset all rooms and ensure the home is tidy and organized
Take out trash, collect mail, and complete a final walkthrough
Complete a final check of doors and locks
Requirements
Qualifications & Traits
Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to high standards
Proactive mindset—anticipates needs without direction
Strong prioritization and time management skills
Calm, solutions-oriented problem solver
Receptive to direction while offering thoughtful efficiency improvements
Experience in high-end or fully staffed homes preferred
Trustworthy, punctual, and respectful
Discreet and confidential (willing to sign an NDA)
High energy and stamina for a hands-on role
Collaborative and team-oriented (works well with household staff such as PAs or House Managers)
Comfortable working around children and pets
Additional Household Context
One employer works full-time outside the home
One employer works part-time and is actively involved in the home
Family includes school-aged children and one small indoor cat