Housekeeper

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of a large-scale private residence and requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and experience managing the comprehensive housekeeping needs of an expansive home.

Your Role as a Housekeeper

As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and presentation throughout a large-scale private residence. This role includes routine and deep cleaning, laundry and linen care, household organization, kitchen upkeep, and other services necessary to keep the home comfortable, well-maintained, and prepared for residents and guests.

Success in this position requires a high level of professionalism, efficiency, trust, and discretion when handling personal belongings, household information, and day-to-day activities within the residence.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all areas of the private residence, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living areas, offices, and common spaces
• Perform routine and deep-cleaning duties, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, polishing, and cleaning appliances and fixtures
• Make beds, change linens, and maintain an organized inventory of towels, bedding, and household items
• Launder, fold, iron, and properly store clothing, linens, and other household textiles
• Maintain kitchens by cleaning surfaces and appliances, unloading dishwashers, washing dishes, and supporting general kitchen organization
• Organize closets, cabinets, drawers, storage areas, and other household spaces as needed
• Monitor household cleaning and personal-care supplies and communicate when replenishment is needed
• Safely and appropriately use cleaning products, equipment, and tools
• Identify and promptly communicate maintenance issues, damaged items, safety concerns, and supply needs
• Prepare the residence for guests, special events, and scheduled visits
• Handle household items, personal belongings, and confidential information with care and discretion
• Assist with occasional errands, pet care, and other household tasks as assigned
• Maintain professional, respectful, and service-oriented relationships with household members, guests, vendors, and service providers
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and event-specific task lists quickly, thoroughly, and efficiently

Our Ideal Candidate for this Role

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in professional housekeeping, residential cleaning, hospitality, hotel services, commercial or large-scale cleaning, or a related field
• Previous experience providing housekeeping services within a private residence is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
• Dependable, trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of household privacy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing household needs and priorities
• Professional demeanor with strong communication and service-oriented skills
• Knowledge of the safe and appropriate use of common cleaning products, tools, and equipment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding household members, activities, belongings, and personal information
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Schedule Requirements

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm EST (Ability to work additional hours as needed for special events)

Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

* The hourly or salary range is the range Thompson Thrift in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Illinois This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law

Illinois Pay Range

$33—$35 USD

Use of AI in Hiring

Thompson Thrift uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about our hiring process, please contact us at  [email protected].

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