Full-Time Estate Housekeeper

Before You Apply 

This is not a typical housekeeping position.

We are looking for someone with the mindset of a cruise ship butler — a person who delivers invisible, anticipatory service at an exceptional level. You don’t wait to be told what needs attention. You’ve already noticed, and it’s already done. 

You’re the kind of person who removes the wilting flower from an arrangement before anyone else sees it. You notice a pillow is slightly off and fix it in passing. You see a smudge on a window and it’s gone within minutes. Living in your care should feel like living in a five-star hotel — effortlessly immaculate, perfectly ordered, and quietly maintained. 

If proactive excellence is second nature to you and you take genuine pride in a beautifully run home, we’d love to hear from you. If you need to be directed through every task, this likely isn’t the right fit.

About Our Family  

We are a kind, positive, and dynamic family of four living in Ladera Ranch. We thrive in calm, orderly surroundings and run our household with intention. Mom is often home caring for our two young children. Dad works primarily outside the home. We love experiences, travel, creativity, and structure. 

The person in this role is essential to how our home functions. We value long-term working relationships built on mutual respect, trust, and clear communication. We also have one small dog who firmly believes she’s part of the team. 

Who You Are 

You have the eye of a hotel inspector and the initiative of someone who runs a household like it’s their own. You are observant, resourceful, and quietly relentless about maintaining an impeccable standard. 

• You scan a room and immediately see what’s out of place, what’s running low, and what could be elevated 
• You anticipate needs — fresh towels appear before they’re requested, a stain is treated before it sets, a lightbulb is replaced before anyone notices it’s out 
• You take pride in the small, thoughtful touches: perfectly aligned hangers, neatly fanned towels, a kitchen that resets itself after every use 
• You understand that true excellence is in the details most people overlook — the baseboards, the inside of a cabinet, the way a throw is draped 
• You work independently with confidence and shift seamlessly between tasks and priorities throughout the day 
• You are dependable, discreet, and take genuine ownership of the home’s condition 

Qualifications 

• Proven professional housekeeping experience, ideally in high-end or luxury residential settings, estate management, boutique hospitality, or private service 
• Exceptional eye for detail and strong organizational instincts 
• Fluent in English 
• Comfortable working in a home with a small dog 
• Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement 

Schedule & Compensation 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

We offer flexibility with start and end times for the right candidate.

Hourly Rate: $30 – $35/hour 

Availability: Full-time or part-time hours available 

Benefits:

• Guaranteed hours 
• Paid time off 
• Paid sick leave 
• Paid holidays 
• A long-term role for the right person

Primary Responsibilities 

Immaculate Home Maintenance

• Surface Care: Dusting and polishing all furniture, fixtures, and delicate items including silver, crystal, and decorative pieces — keeping everything display-ready at all times 
• Floor Care: Daily vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping throughout the home; deeper carpet shampooing or floor treatments as needed 
•  Sanitization: Thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all high-touch surfaces in kitchens (appliances, counters, sinks) and bathrooms (toilets, showers, mirrors) to a hotel-grade standard 
• Room Resets: Making beds with precision, perfectly arranging pillows and throws, and performing daily room tidying so every space resets to its best
•  Proactive Detailing: Noticing and addressing the details that distinguish good from exceptional — removing dead blooms from flower arrangements, wiping down light switches, straightening art, keeping window tracks clean, and other small touches that maintain a polished home 
• Trash & Recycling: Emptying all bins regularly and managing waste disposal in a clean and sanitary manner

Laundry & Wardrobe Management 

• Linen Rotation: Changing and laundering bed linens and towels on a strict schedule, ensuring everything is fresh and crisp 
• Garment Care: Washing, drying, hand-washing delicates, basic mending (e.g., sewing on a button), and professional-level ironing or steaming 
• Closet Organization: Sorting, folding, and neatly storing clothing; managing seasonal wardrobe rotations; maintaining closets that are orderly and easy to navigate 

Kitchen & Household Logistics

• Supply Inventory: Proactively monitoring and restocking cleaning products, toiletries, and pantry staples before they run out — not after 
• Kitchen Standards: Daily dishwashing and keeping all appliance interiors (refrigerator, microwave, oven) spotless, with deep cleans on a regular rotation 
• Errands & Logistics: Managing incoming mail and deliveries, and handling dry cleaning drop-off/pickup as requested 

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If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect.

The right person will know this ad was written for them.

How to Apply 

To apply, please send your resume along with brief answers to the following two questions: 

1. Walk us through a specific time you noticed something in a home (or workplace) that needed attention before anyone asked you to handle it. What did you notice, what did you do, and why did it matter to you?

2. This ad mentions that living in your care should feel like living in a five-star hotel. What are two or three specific things you do that create that feeling in a home?