PART-TIME LAUNDRESS
Private Residence – San Francisco, California
Immediate Start | Live-Out | Part-Time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our returning client, a lovely family in San Francisco, is looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Laundress to join their household team. This role is dedicated entirely to the care and preservation of fine textiles—garments, linens, curtains, upholstery, and beyond. The ideal candidate brings a genuine passion for fabric care and takes pride in keeping a home’s textiles in pristine condition.
This is not a general housekeeping position. The focus is exclusively on laundering, pressing, steaming, and organizing clothing and household textiles. All laundering is done in-house using eco-friendly, chemical-free, and non-abrasive products. There is a dog and small animals in the home, so a love of animals is a must.
POSITION DETAILS
- Part-Time, Live-Out
- Schedule: 16 guaranteed hours per week
- Ideal days are Monday and Thursday; the family is open to some flexibility
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Start Date: Immediate
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Wash, launder, steam, and iron garments, linens, sheets
- Provide expert care for fine garments, always following label instructions
- Operate and maintain the LG Steam Clothing Care System
- Wash pillows, curtains, couch cushions, and other household textiles
- Organize closets and maintain an orderly wardrobe system
- Pack and unpack clothing for frequent travel
- Use only eco-friendly, chemical-free, and non-abrasive cleaning products (this is essential)
- Report directly to the Principals and House Manager
- Perform additional laundress-related duties as needed and upon request
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of four years of recent, long-term laundress experience in a private residence is required
- Demonstrated expertise with fine fabrics/garments and delicate textiles
- Skilled in all forms of pressing, including steam ironing and traditional ironing
- Familiar with reading and following garment care labels
- Experience with eco-friendly and chemical-free laundering methods
- Strong English communication skills
- Excellent references from past private household employers
- Positive, professional attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment
- Must be a current Bay Area resident
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Comfortable working in a home with a dog and small animals
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday
- Comfortable lifting and carrying laundry loads of up to 30 pounds
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and move throughout the residence as needed
- Manual dexterity for detailed garment care, ironing, and pressing
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of a thorough background check
- Verifiable, positive references from previous employers
- Non-smoking and non-vaping household; candidates must be non-smokers and non-vapers
- Discretion and confidentiality regarding all household matters
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Hourly Rate: $50–$65 per hour, paid on W-2 payroll (commensurate with experience)
- Paid Vacation: 32 hours annually
- Paid Sick Time: Provided in accordance with local and state requirements
- Retirement Plan: Available through the employer
- Annual Bonus: At the discretion of the family
DM Estate Staffing
Specialists in Private Household Staffing for Prominent Families
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