Houseman in Menlo Park
PRIMARY PURPOSE and FUNCTION:
The Houseman is responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the residences and living space grounds of the Property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep of the residences and living space grounds, and regular deep cleaning
Make sure the outside furniture is set up (depending on weather; cover as needed); clean outdoor furniture, cushions and their covers daily
Clean and upkeep outdoor BBQ area
Mop off in-ground pool cover weekly
Sweep and wash the patios, terraces, light wells, and hardscape areas
Routinely wash interior and exterior windows of buildings on the Estate
Participate in Housekeeping team to perform deep cleaning of windows, chandeliers, and hard to reach areas
Routine floor care in main house and additional structures, including mopping, soap application on wood floors, and polishing
Liaise with the gardeners/landscapers
Removal of all cobwebs interior and exteriors of buildings
During the holidays: scheduling, setting-up, and breaking down all of the décor that is involved in the desired holiday to be celebrated
Assist Housekeepers in polishing of fine china, crystal ware, silver
Help to set up tables and serve for daily meals, parties, events as needed
Help move furniture, artwork, assemble newly purchased items
Take out the trash, recyclables, and compost
Keep the inside and outside of the Estate organized, including garages and storage areas
Replace batteries in all remotes when needed (keep track of when they were replaced)
Drop off/pick up dry-cleaning items
Assist with organizing and planning for ongoing residential housekeeping
Assist in creating daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual task lists
Daily visual inspection of house, pool house, cabana, deck, garage, detail garage, pavilion, and terraces; notify the Facilities Department of any discrepancies to be included on the maintenance log
Contribute to the maintenance request log for each Property as necessary
Check all of the lights for bulbs not working and notify Facilities Department of their outage
Helping to maintain a comprehensive household inventory control list
Assist with parties and events at the estate
May be expected to perform occasional work and responsibilities at other Properties
Occasional shopping as required for personal items, household supplies and groceries as needed
Other related duties upon request
SKILLS AND WORK HABITS/ QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in housekeeping for large, multi-staffed homes, with a history of longevity in each position
Hands-on cleaning experience
Meticulous sense of organization and attention to detail
Exceptional references
Experience with smart home systems and appliances
Tech savvy – able to email, text and use a computer for basic tasks (Mac preferred)
Possess valid unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
Must be able to work on weekends or holidays, as needed; however, work schedule is typically Monday to Friday
Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work and all established timelines
Team player and great communicator who is not afraid to ask questions and is open to constructive criticism
Flexibility, integrity and creative problem-solving skills
Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise
Must be professional in appearance and demeanor at all times
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:
Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, e.g., furniture
Able to use stairways, household ladder or step stool
Able to operate household laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, kitchen appliances
Able to use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
Able to travel without personal assistance
Salary: DOE + comprehensive benefit package