Housekeeper / Family Assistant Position

  • Portland, ME, United States
  • POSTED 22 DAYS AGO

About the job

Start Date: ASAP Location: Portland, ME Compensation: $32–$35 per hour Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Long Term Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview / About the Family: A busy and welcoming family in Falmouth, Maine is seeking an experienced full-time, live-out Housekeeper / Family Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day operations of their home. The family is looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive candidate who takes pride in maintaining a clean, well-run household while providing occasional family assistant support. Candidates with housekeeping experience at bed and breakfasts, boutique inns, or high-end hotels are strongly encouraged to apply. The family values the attention to detail, polished standards, and guest-ready presentation that hospitality professionals bring. This is a long-term opportunity with a warm family offering a positive work environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits: Major holidays off and paid, 4 weeks paid vacation, 4 sick days, 4 personal days

Responsibilities:

Deep cleaning and general household cleaning Laundry, ironing, and linen care Dishwashing and kitchen upkeep Household organization and closet organization Vacuuming and maintaining overall household cleanliness Running errands, including grocery shopping and returns Supporting overall household operations efficiently Minimal childcare duties, including occasional transportation Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times Ensuring the household runs smoothly on a daily basis Requirements:

Prior professional housekeeping experience required Hospitality housekeeping background preferred (bed and breakfast, boutique inn, or high-end hotel) Reliable, organized, and proactive personality Comfortable working around pets Valid driver's license required Must have access to a reliable vehicle or be comfortable using the family vehicle for errands Must have 3–5 professional references Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must be at least 18 years old to apply