Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper Position

Menlo Park, CA

Part-Time
· W-2 Employment
· Bay Area Candidates Only

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.

• 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

• Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

• $50+ 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
• Optional live-In opportunity

• 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

• 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

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