Housekeeper

This job opening is for an experienced Housekeeper to work at a private residence located in Ada, Michigan. The position is designed for someone with exceptional cleaning skills and a strong eye for detail, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a respected household staff team. The employer is committed to creating a positive and respectful home environment where the employee's contribution is highly valued and recognized.

The role is a full-time position with typical working hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule provides a consistent work routine, allowing the housekeeper to focus on maintaining the household efficiently. The housekeeper will be responsible for a broad range of cleaning and maintenance tasks within the home, ensuring all areas are kept in pristine condition and that the household operates smoothly.

As the housekeeper, you will play a critical role in preserving the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the home. The position demands the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion to respect the privacy of the family members. This means maintaining a professional attitude and a respectful demeanor at all times while interacting with the environment and any visitors or vendors.

In addition to routine cleaning duties such as vacuuming, dusting, washing windows, and cleaning floors and fixtures, the role includes periodic special projects. These projects may involve scrubbing tile floors, cleaning and organizing drawers and cupboards, and removing and cleaning window screens. The housekeeper will also monitor cleaning supply inventories and communicate any needs to the property manager, ensuring that the household remains stocked with necessary items.

Other important responsibilities include changing bed linens, laundering household linens and towels, and sometimes personal clothing, ironing, reporting maintenance issues to the property manager, and occasionally greeting vendors or accepting deliveries. Open communication within the household staff team is vital to maintain seamless operations.

The employer provides all necessary equipment and cleaning products. Training or guidance will be available regarding the use of these resources should any questions or uncertainties arise, supporting the housekeeper's ability to perform tasks safely and effectively.

Physical demands of the job include the ability to work at a physically demanding pace, lift items up to 30 pounds, remain standing for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling movements. The role also requires using small step stools and pushing or pulling cleaning equipment like vacuum cleaners for considerable periods.

The ideal candidate for this position has a minimum of two years of related housekeeping experience, preferably within a private home setting. The housekeeper must be a responsible, dependable person with high integrity, a neat and tidy appearance, organized, reliable, and positive. Pride in providing high-quality service is essential. The candidate must also be sensitive to preserving the household’s peaceful environment and confidentiality.

This employer offers a unique blend of benefits to enrich the employment experience, including robust health insurance options with competitive employer contributions, a 401k retirement plan with up to 7.5% employer match, paid time off including paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and discounted memberships to MVP Sportsplex. These benefits reflect the employer’s commitment to supporting the well-being and growth of their staff.

Overall, this Housekeeper position at a private residence in Ada, MI is a perfect fit for a dedicated professional looking to contribute meaningfully within a respectful and private home environment, with the added advantage of a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, weekday-only work schedule.