House Manager (House Keeping Focus)

House Manager (House Keeping Focus)

Employment Type: Part-time (15–20 hours per week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $25-30 hourly based on experience

Proposed Schedule: Weekdays, Monday-Thursday/Friday between 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, flexibility within those windows is appreciated.

Requirements

• Maintain a smoke-free environment
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable with dogs and pet care
  

About Our Family

We are two working parents raising three school-aged children who are involved in sports and activities, along with a loving dog who is very much part of our family rhythm. Our household is dynamic and full of movement, and we value a home environment that feels clean, orderly, and consistently well-managed.

We are down-to-earth, kind, and professional people with demanding schedules. We care deeply about things being organized, aligned, and optimized so that our home and daily life run smoothly. We already have structure in place and are looking for a self-starter who can step in confidently - maintaining and elevating the systems that support our family.

We're seeking a long-term House Manager who takes pride in high standards and understands that consistency is key. This role plays an important part in preserving the ease, functionality, and steady flow of our home week to week.

Who You Are

You are an experienced and highly capable House Manager with a strong background in cleaning, housekeeping, and home organization. You understand the difference between a quick tidy and a truly maintained home and you take pride in delivering a consistently high standard.

You work exceptionally well independently and do not require significant direction or ongoing coaching. You are professional, transparent and communicative about your daily and weekly priorities, progress, and needs. You value an honest working relationship and are open to feedback, understanding that alignment and communication strengthen trust over time.

You are able to step into an established household with systems already in place, learn what works well, and hit the ground running. You respect existing structure while identifying thoughtful ways to optimize and improve processes over time. Eventually, you add value beyond maintenance, making a well-run home even better.

You have a strong affinity for cleaning and housekeeping and an eye for detail. You notice the small things: baseboards, corners, high-touch surfaces, overlooked zones, and take initiative to address them. You are organized, efficient, and committed to long-term partnership.

Key Qualities Include

• Professional housekeeping or whole-home cleaning experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable working independently without daily direction
• Organized and systems-minded, efficient and detail-oriented
• Self-starter who works independently
• Transparent communicator, open to feedback and collaboration
• Experience working with school-aged children for occasional gap care needs.
• Comfortable with dogs.
• Calm, respectful, and reliable. Long-term mindset.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

This role requires consistent daily maintenance as well as structured weekly and rotational cleaning.

Household Management & Organization

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
• Daily reset and tidy of bedrooms and main living areas
• Load/unload dishwasher; wipe counters, sinks, and surfaces
• Sweep or vacuum high-traffic areas
• Refresh bathrooms as needed
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Support and prepare for family events, holidays, and guest stays
• Coordinate donation drop-offs and pick-ups
• Supervise or coordinate with service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers)
  
  

Whole-Home Weekly Cleaning:

• Thorough cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, hallways, and living spaces
• Vacuum and mop floors
• Dust surfaces throughout home
• Clean fridge/freezer exterior weekly; interior on rotation
• Clean microwave and stovetop weekly; oven interior on rotation
• Spot-clean walls, doors, railings
• Wipe interior glass doors and main-floor windows as needed

Seasonal Deep Cleaning:

• Baseboards (rotational schedule)
• Interior windows, tracks, and sills (seasonal)
• Light fixtures, vents, and fans
• Small appliance deep clean
• Vacuum under/behind furniture
• Closet and storage refresh

Inventory Management & Errands

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, household supplies
• Maintain running household supply lists
• Manage online orders (Amazon, Costco, etc.)
• Run errands (grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift purchases)
• Handle package pickup and mail
  

Meal Planning & Preparation

• Assist with weekly meal planning (in coordination with family)
• Light prep: washing, chopping, assembling, marinating, snack prep
• Maintain fridge and pantry organization
• Add items to grocery list
• Monthly freezer meal batch prep
• Follow dietary preferences (no soy milk)
• Clean kitchen post-prep

Laundry & Linen Care

• Support putting all clean laundry away (including outsourced service on Thursdays)
• Strip, launder, and remake beds weekly
• Wash and reset towels
• Maintain laundry area organization
• Launder soccer uniforms

Pet Care

• 30-minute weekday dog walk
• Weekly backyard cleanup (dog waste removal)
• Clean dog bowls weekly
• Wash dog beds/crates monthly
• Monitor pet supplies and coordinate appointments as needed

Vehicle Management

• Ensure vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and organized (monthly check)

Vendor & Property Oversight

• Schedule and supervise service providers
• Coordinate home maintenance as needed

Family Support & Occasional Kid care

• Refresh sports bags with clean uniforms
• Occasional school pickup or short supervision (pre-arranged)
• In-service day support, if scheduled

Deep Cleaning & Special Projects

• Weekly cleaning as outlined above
• Occasional deep cleaning projects (fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.)
• Maintain entryways, garage, mudroom
• Clean appliances monthly
• Organize priority zone each week

Occasional Administrative support

• Assist with travel planning and logistics
• Coordinate events and guest preparation
  
  

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief note outlining your relevant experience
• Your resume
• Two to three professional references
• Please note the role includes a background check
  
  

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