Position Overview:
Maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and tidy environment. Must be comfortable working with a large staff. Must have the ability to bring a positive and upbeat attitude to the working environment. Must be flexible to work on weekends and holidays if needed.
Essential Job Functions
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Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors.
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Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies; shampoo carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
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Dust, polish furniture, and fittings.
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Polish all silver, platters, silverware and utensils.
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Empty and clean trash containers; dispose of in a sanitary manner.
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Wash basins, mirrors, tubs, and showers.
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Wipe down glass surfaces.
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Make up beds and change linens as required.
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Tidy up rooms.
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Sort, wash, load and unload laundry; then sort fold, and put away when clean.
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Iron, press clothing, and linens.
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Maintain safe and sanitary environment.
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Work with estate manager to create and maintain a household inventory list of products used.
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Prepare simple breakfasts & lunches when required (omelets, salads, sandwiches, etc).
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Assist with serving meals and clean-up following meals.
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Work with estate manager and staff to adhere to daily, weekly and seasonal cleaning schedules.
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Be the eyes and ears for all staff members. Point out any noticeable damages and/or potential damages throughout the homes, be proactive about positive changes that can make the home function better, work closely with other staff to schedule and perform heavy duty cleaning schedules.
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Reconcile the housekeeper’s household expenses.
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Work closely with the estate manager to ensure that all of the above requirements are being maintained and performed as required.
All other duties as assigned Requirements
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Make flower arrangements, set tables and go grocery shopping as needed.
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Aid the chef in planning (special events and dinners) and cooking meals when needed.
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Wash dishes and clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards.
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Run errands for the family
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It is anticipated these duties will evolve over time and will incorporate other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate Supervisor.
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Cross train peers for coverage.
