Housekeeper
Palo Alto, CA (relocating to Menlo Park, CA)
Part-Time · W-2 Employment · Bay Area Candidates Only
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our client, an executive couple, has just launched their search for a skilled, trustworthy Housekeeper. The family is based in Palo Alto and will be transitioning to a new home in Menlo Park in the coming months. There are no children or pets in the household. This role calls for someone who is highly detail-oriented, quietly professional, and takes genuine satisfaction in maintaining a beautifully kept private residence.
The ideal candidate understands the standards of a high-caliber private home and brings consistency, initiative, and discretion to everything they do. You will be an important part of a small, dedicated household team, and your contribution will be felt every day.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all daily and deep-cleaning duties throughout the residence to a consistently high standard
- Manage laundry and fine fabric care — including washing, pressing, folding, and the proper care of delicate and luxury items
- Change and make beds with precision; maintain all linens and bedding in excellent condition
- Organize and maintain closets, storage areas, and household systems to a tidy, logical standard
- Care for interior surfaces, furnishings, and decorative objects with appropriate products and methods
- Conduct regular household inventory for cleaning and household supplies; coordinate replenishment
- Assist with the physical organization and setup of the new Menlo Park home during the upcoming relocation
- Accept and organize deliveries, packages, and household orders
- Run household errands as needed — including dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up, supply runs, and similar tasks
- Light wardrobe management and seasonal clothing rotation
- Coordinate with service vendors (maintenance, repairs, deliveries) as directed
- Support the household during occasional private events — assisting with setup, service, and breakdown
- Communicate any household maintenance concerns or needs promptly to the principals
- Clean up related to the family’s cat
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $50-65 per hour, commensurate with experience
- W-2 employment
- Paid sick leave and accrued paid vacation
- Access to a company retirement plan
- Annual performance-based discretionary bonus
- Annual wage review
- Paid trial period for qualified finalists
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a local Bay Area resident — no relocation candidates
- Prior experience in a private household, estate, or luxury residence required
- Knowledge of proper care for fine furnishings, luxury fabrics, and high-end surfaces
- Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail that doesn't miss a thing
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent — someone the principals can count on
- Warm, professional, and discreet — comfortable working in a private home with respect for personal space and confidentiality
- Willingness to undergo an in-depth background investigation
- Strong, verifiable references from previous private household employers
- Non-smoker / no vaping
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must love cats! No cat allergies, please
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the full workday
- Comfortable lifting and carrying household items — up to approximately 30–35 lbs
- Ability to reach overhead and into lower storage areas for cleaning and organizing
- Manual dexterity for delicate tasks including fine fabric care, dusting, and detail cleaning
- Comfortable using standard household cleaning equipment — including vacuums, mops, steam cleaners, and similar tools
- Ability to climb a step stool or small ladder as needed for high surfaces and windows
- Physical stamina to maintain a high standard of work across full-day shifts
