Experienced Part-Time Housekeeper / Household Assistant

Experienced recurring housekeeper / household assistant needed for a private apartment in StuyTown/Gramercy, Manhattan. This is not an entry-level role: prior professional residential cleaning or hotel housekeeping experience is required.

Schedule and pay

  • $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience and references
  • At least once per month, with the possibility of twice per month for a strong fit
  • Must be available during weekday business hours or weekday evenings

Responsibilities will vary by visit and may include:

  • Regular cleaning and tidying of the apartment
  • Organizing and putting household items away
  • Laundry, folding, and linens
  • Rotating deep-cleaning projects, such as window sills, ceiling fans, kitchens, bathrooms, and other priority areas
  • Occasional simple, healthy meal preparation or cooking; experience with Asian cooking is a plus

Requirements

  • Demonstrated professional residential cleaning or hotel housekeeping experience; beginners will not be considered
  • Able to understand and communicate clearly in English
  • Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable following a checklist and discussing priorities for each visit
  • Two recent household, client, or hotel references, with permission for me to contact them
  • Willing to complete a brief phone or video interview
  • Comfortable starting with a paid trial session while I am home
  • Willing to show photo ID at the first visit; please do not send identification in advance

How to apply

You must email jehak.jerry.lee@gmail.com to be considered. Please include:

1. Your phone number

2. Your résumé

3. A short introduction describing your professional cleaning experience

4. Your hourly rate and regular weekday availability

5. Two recent references, their phone number or email, and confirmation that I may contact them

6. Whether you are comfortable with cleaning, organizing, laundry, rotating deep-cleaning projects, and occasional meal prep

7. The times you are available this weekend for a brief call; Sunday morning ET is preferred

Applications without relevant professional cleaning experience and two references will not be considered.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 4.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have two recent household, client, or hotel references who have given permission for me to contact them? Please answer yes or no. If yes, email their contact information with your résumé and phone number to jehak.jerry.lee@gmail.com; applications without this email will not be considered.

Experience:

  • professional residential cleaning or hotel housekeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • New York, NY 10009 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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