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FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER  needed in CHICAGO, IL 60643 (BEVERLY) (Estate Level)

This busy family of 5 is seeking a very experienced, calm and detail-oriented Housekeeper to stay with them long-term. Duties include: Deep clean and maintain the 8,000 square foot home (regular cleaning for main used rooms and on a schedule for less used rooms), tidy up--pick up clutter, put away, load/unload dishwasher, change bed linens, dust, vacuum, mop, etc., assist with laundry as needed (Estate Manager and Nanny-Household Manager also assist with laundry), occasional ironing (duvet covers and pillowcases occasionally need to be ironed), sort out dry cleaning, and on rare occasions assist with household management duties (an errand, organizational projects or an Instacart delivery--these would be rare if Estate Manager was not able to do so). There is also a: Nanny-Household Manager, Estate Manager and Chef in the home. This person should be very independent and proactive but also know how to work as a team as needed with the other staff members in the home. The ideal candidate will be calm and quite when family is around, helpful and pays attention to detail. MUST BE COVID VACCINATED. 

**Family also has another home in Elgin that the Housekeeper will need to clean--typically a few times a week. Family will reimburse candidate for the commute to Elgin. This home is very large but Main used rooms will need to be cleaned and then a schedule for less used areas of the home. **

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 40 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 7am-3pm, 7:30am-3:30pm OR 8am-4pm 
 

***NOTE: Housekeeper will clean 3 days at Beverly home and 2 days at Elgin home. Elgin days are a bit more flexible on start/end time if needed***

NOTE: Family will be moving to a larger home in Kenwood in Fall 2023. Once this happens, Housekeeper will be at this location more often as the home will be larger than the Beverly home


Salary: $30-$35 per hour BEFORE TAXES

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 3 sick days.

Family has 1 small dog.

HOUSEKEEPER (ESTATE LEVEL) needed in WINNETKA, IL 60093 and GLENVIEW

This busy family of 4 is seeking an experienced, independent and professional Housekeeper to stay with them long-term. Duties include: Deep cleaning the main living areas of main home (home is 9,00 square feet) as well as 2nd home in Glenview (4,000 square feet), deep cleaning of other areas on an as needed basis, laundering towels and sheets weekly, load/unload dishwasher, and larger cleaning projects on an as needed basis (ex: window cleaning, clean out fridge, etc.). Home has special finishes--marble, granite, some antiques,etc., so candidate must have experience in an estate or high-level home and must be an experienced housekeeper.  There is a Nanny/Household Manager in the Winnetka home during the day. Housekeeper must work well with the Nanny-Household Manager but also know how to be proactive and work well independently. Housekeeper must be COVID vaccinated. The ideal candidate will be trustworthy, a self-started and pays attention to detail.

NOTE: Family goes to Lake Geneva for 8 weeks of the summer. They would love for the Housekeeper to go there some of the days to clean the home during that time and they will pay for mileage to/from Lake Geneva home.

This is a long-term position for 30-35 hours per week

Work days and hours:

30-35 hours per week. Family is flexible how Housekeeper spreads out the hours. Knowing that some of the time needs to be spent cleaning Winnetka home and some of the time cleaning the Glenview home each week. 

Salary: $25-$35 per hour BEFORE TAXES

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 6 national holidays, 2 sick days

Family has no pets.

HOUSEKEEPER (estate-level) needed in WINNETKA, IL 60093

This is a family of 2 adults, residing in Winnetka. This is a FORMAL Household. The house is about 17,000 square fee. There are 4 domestic employees: housekeeper, chef, house manager and personal assistant. They are looking for a 2nd housekeeper to join the team. Housekeeper needs to be professional, experienced, energetic, flexible, organized, a self-starter who takes initiative and able to clean fine furniture and antiques. This position requires 5+ years housekeeping experience in a private family.  MUST BE COVID VACCINATED.

This is a long-term come-and-go position for 5 days and 40 hours a week.

Schedule:  

Monday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Tuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Wednesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Note #1: It adds to 42.5h/week since a 30 min non-paid lunch is calculated into the work schedule. The Housekeeper will also receive a 20-min paid break per work day. 

Note #2: Driving is not required for work purposes. 

Note #3: Employee needs to be open to travelling to Florida or Colorado 1-2 times per year to other employer's residences. 

Tasks: 

• Perform the general and in-depth cleaning of the home
• Daily cleaning (e.g. fresh towels in the bathrooms, making beds, wiping bathroom and kitchen counters, loading and unloading dishwasher, etc.)
• Care of fine furnishings, including antiques and artwork
• Dry cleaning; drop off and pick up clothing
• Press clothing, linens and bedding 
• Maintain the organization of closets and storage area
• Keep detailed lists of expenses while maintaining receipts for all grocery and small household purchases made
• Run any requested additional errands such as mailing letters/packages and picking up mail.
• Take out the trash and organize items to be recycled.
• Assist chef in kitchen with food prep, serving, clean-up, prepare simple meals as needed

Family has no pets.

Salary: $30-$35/hour, which is $1200-$1400/week and $62,400 - $72,800/year GROSS (BEFORE TAXES)

Benefits: 

• 10 paid time days off per year, which includes vacation, sick and personal days
• 6 paid national holidays
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance 

FULL-TIME HOUSEHOLD MANAGER needed in CHICAGO, IL 60610 (GOLD COAST)

This busy and professional couple is seeking an organized, independent and handy Household Manager to stay with them long-term. Duties include: handy work--ex: changing light bulbs, touch up paint jobs, power wash chairs, paint a door, hang up photos, etc., wrap gifts, take donations to drop off places, scheduling maintenance and bigger repairs as needed, scheduling and supervising property appointments, running errands, online grocery shopping, accept deliveries, take family vehicle in for services as needed, light meal preparation (chop veggies, wash fruit, etc.), water plants, organizational projects, laundry as needed, preparing the home for when guests arrive or when they are having a party, light kitchen clean up, pet care for 2 dogs (feed walk, take to vet, groomer, etc.) and  keeping common areas organized and tidy. The ideal candidate will be well knowledgeable in repairs and "handyman' tasks, detail oriented, and able to work on their own and be proactive to fix problems before the couple notices them. 

This is a long-term position for 5 days and 40 hours a week.

Work days and hours:

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
 

NOTE: Must have a vehicle for errands. Parking provided.

Salary: $75,000--$100,000 per year BEFORE TAXES (salary dependent on experience/previous salary history)

Benefits: Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick days and opportunity for health insurance

Family has 2 dogs (small and medium)