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A busy family is looking for a long-term, live-out housekeeper (who can take on some house management duties) for a newly renovated Upper East Side home. This is a full-time Monday through Friday role, 9am-5pm or, even better, a Monday through Saturday role with the 40 hours spread over the 6 days. Ideally the candidate will start ASAP, although the most important thing is that the family find a wonderful, experienced, and warm housekeeper who is up to the role.All general cleaning, to include mopping, vacuuming, dusting etcDealing with contractors and vendors, tracking their visits and overseeing workRegular deep cleaningLaundry and ironingGeneral organising and tidyingWardrobe managementOccasional errandsSome care for the family's two catsThe family enjoy entertaining so flexibility around extra hours and helping with the preparation for guests would also be welcomeSome meal prep and cooking (if possible!)Prior experience caring for fine furnishings, fabrics, and artwork is preferred. The family enjoy entertaining, so flexibility around extra hours and helping with the preparation for guests would also be welcome.Prior experience caring for fine furnishings, fabrics, and artwork is preferredExperience working as a team would be beneficialA confident cook would be a bonus but isn't essentialThe home has both external and internal gardens so 'green fingers' and an interest would be helpfulA warm, positive person who brings a 'can-do' approach to the roleA good level of fitness, as the home has 6 storys and the candidate will need to be comfortable navigating staircasesOrganised and meticulous with an eye for detailDedicated and loyal character with a professional demeanourOpen to some domestic travel, mostly during the Summer months (when the position may become live-in)Previous executive housekeeper experienceFrom $40/hr, DOE