Housekeeper - Southampton, NY

Private Housekeeper — Southampton, NY

Location:

Southampton, NY / New York City

Schedule:

30–35 hours/week, with potential for additional hours; flexible Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekend coverage as needed (advance notice for weekend coverage will be provided). Compensation: $50/hour.

Employment Type:

1099 / Independent Contractor. Seasonal:
Clients spend approximately four months in Florida after Christmas through May; schedule may be lighter during this period.

Transportation:
For candidates commuting from outside the Hamptons, the client will cover Hampton Jitney transportation costs to the New York City apartment, as applicable.

• Maintain the home to a consistently high standard of cleanliness, presentation, and organization
• Perform thorough daily housekeeping, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and common areas
• Manage laundry and linens, including washing, folding, ironing, and proper organization
• Keep closets, drawers, and household spaces neat and organized
• Assist with changing linens and preparing bedrooms and guest spaces
• Monitor household supplies and communicate when cleaning products or other essentials need to be replenished
• Help with occasional deep-cleaning projects and seasonal household tasks
• Maintain a polished, guest-ready home and proactively identify areas that need attention
• Provide weekly support at the client's New York City residence, which is currently under construction through May 2027
• Work comfortably and respectfully around the family's three Labradoodles
• Provide overnight care for the dogs at the residence when the Principal is traveling
• Take initiative and independently manage household responsibilities while maintaining the highest level of discretion and privacy
• Build a long-term relationship with the Principal, with the opportunity for the role and responsibilities to evolve over time

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience working in a similar private-household or luxury residential housekeeping role
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high standards of cleanliness
• Warm, discreet, dependable, and professional
• Comfortable working around dogs
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Flexible and willing to assist with additional hours when needed
• Comfortable adapting to changing household needs, travel schedules, and guest activity
• Interested in a long-term position and growing with the Principal as the role evolves