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473 Church Street, Suite 315, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C5, Canada
Other locations: Toronto, M5N 2G1, Avenue Road AND LAWRENCE
Listed on 2026-07-10
Other locations: Toronto, M5N 2G1, Avenue Road AND LAWRENCE
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Portico Inc.
Full Time
position
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Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, House Cleaning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Seeking an experienced Housekeeper to work for a family of five (two are in University and not at home) in the Avenue Lawrence area of Toronto. The Housekeeper is someone with strong housekeeping, laundry, and ironing skills, is self-directed, good at organizing, and has an eye for detail. The Housekeeper is someone who is friendly, positive, and genuinely enjoys and takes pride in what they do. There is a a very quiet, mid-sized dog, so the Housekeeper should be comfortable with dogs.
Salary: $80,000 gross annual
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, with flexibility and occasional travel
Vacation: Three weeks' paid
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General housekeeping, laundry, and ironing
- Care of fine surfaces, furnishings, furniture, etc.
- Organizing and cleaning of wardrobes, drawers, cupboards, pantry, storage areas, etc.
- Inventory management and creating purchase lists of items that need reordering
- Management of items sent out for dry-cleaning and returned
- Folding and placement of laundered clothes, towels, etc. in their designated area in a neat and organized manner
- Management of garbage and recycling and keeping garbage storage areas clean
- Daily maintenance of front door so it is kept clean and debris free
- Assistance with meal preparation. The ability to cook is a plus, but not a deal-breaker.
- Cleaning and maintenance of appliances, including deep cleaning of the refrigerator and removing expired food items
- Create grocery lists that include food, cleaning products, toiletries, etc.
- Informing the employers of anything that needs attention—leaky faucets, running toilets, anything broken or not working, etc.
- Managing vendors and trades—directing them to work area, check ins, and report back to the employers the status of the work (completed or not)
- Answer the telephone and take accurate messages
- Answer the door and receive any parcels and leave them in a designated area
- Other related and non-related duties, as needed
Position Requirements
High School,
3+ Years
work experience SKILLS AND APTITUDES:
- 5 years’ professional housekeeping experience
- An organized housekeeper with an eye for details
- Good laundry skills with experience caring for fine clothes and stain removal
- Someone who is self-directed
- Strong organizational skills who builds an eye for detail and an organized approach into their housekeeping
- Proactive work ethic
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Prepared to ask questions if unsure of something
- Cooking skills are an asset, but not a requirement
- A kind, positive, friendly, but not intrusive personality
- Dog friendly
- Punctual and reliable
- Maintain confidentiality and security
- Willing to agree to a background and reference check
- Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement
- This is a non-smoking and fragrance free household
- The candidate must hold status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
Required Language Skills:
- English - Good
Additional Information / Benefits
The position comes with three weeks paid vacation. This is a nice family.
Questions to answer on applying for this job
- Do you have experience working in a private home for a family?
- Are you able to do ocassional travel with the family?
Contact Information
Contact Name: Portico Inc.
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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