ME342 - Full-Time Housekeeper - Austin, TX

A warm, informal family relocating from Miami, Florida to Austin, Texas, is seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented full-time Housekeeper. The family consists of two parents and their 9-year-old daughter and resides in a newly built, approximately 5,000-square-foot home with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The husband works from home, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working around family members throughout the day while maintaining professionalism and discretion. The hours will be Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

Housekeeping & Household Management

• Perform daily and deep cleaning of the residence
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of all living spaces
• Pick up, organize, and put away toys and household items
• Make beds and tidy bedrooms and common areas
• Dust, vacuum, mop, and sanitize surfaces throughout the home
• Clean and maintain bathrooms and kitchen areas
• Empty trash and recycling as needed

Laundry & Wardrobe Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and properly store family laundry
• Iron and steam clothing and household linens as needed
• Manage linens, towels, and seasonal items

Pet Care

• Feed and let out the family's two small dogs (approximately 12 lbs each)
• Ensure the dogs' daily needs are met while the family is home
• Candidates open to providing pet care during the family's travel periods, either in the family's home or their own home, for additional compensation are strongly preferred

Household Operations

• Bring in mail and packages daily
• Maintain inventory of household products and supplies
• Notify the family when items need to be reordered
• Coordinate with and oversee household vendors, including:
  • Landscaping team
  • Pool maintenance company
• Let vendors into the home/property as needed and keep track of service visits and schedules

• Has prior experience working as a Housekeeper in a private home
• Is organized, self-motivated, and takes initiative
• Is comfortable working independently and anticipating household needs
• Can work efficiently while family members are present in the home
• Is discreet, dependable, and trustworthy
• Is comfortable with dogs and enjoys being around pets
• Possesses strong English communication skills
• Has excellent references from previous private household positions

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Fluent English speaker
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Non-smoker
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and reference verification

• Hourly Rate: $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Paid Time Off: Two (2) weeks of PTO annually, to be used for vacation and/or sick time
• Federal Holidays: Paid federal holidays provided
• Health Insurance: Family is open to reimbursing medical insurance costs for the right candidate