Houseman for Beverly Hills & Malibu Estates

Location: Beverly Hills & Malibu

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation: Up to $50/hour DOE plus excellent benefits

Primary Purpose and Function: 

The Houseman is responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the residences and living space grounds of the Property, to the aesthetics and standards of the Principal.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep of the residences and living space grounds, and regular deep cleaning, including the following functions:
  • Make sure the outside furniture is set up (depending on weather; cover as needed)
  • Clean outdoor furniture, cushions and their covers daily
  • Clean and upkeep outdoor BBQ area
  • Mop off in-ground pool cover weekly
  • Sweep and wash the patios, terraces, light wells, and hardscape areas
  • Routinely wash interior and exterior windows of buildings on the Estate
  • Participate in Housekeeping team to perform deep cleaning of windows, chandeliers, and hard to reach areas
  • Routine floor care in main house and additional structures, including mopping, soap application on wood floors, and polishing
  • Liaise with the gardeners/landscapers
  • Removal of all cobwebs interior and exteriors of buildings
  • During the holidays: scheduling, setting-up, and breaking down all of the décor that is involved in the desired holiday to be celebrated.
  • Assist Housekeepers in polishing of fine china, crystal ware, silver
  • Help to set up tables and serve for daily meals, parties, events as needed
  • Help move furniture, artwork, assemble newly purchased items
  • Take out the trash, recyclables, and compost
  • Keep the inside and outside of the Estate organized, including garages and storage areas
  • Replace batteries in all remotes when needed (keep track of when they were replaced)
  • Drop off/pick up dry-cleaning items
• Assist with organizing and planning for ongoing residential housekeeping
  • Assist in creating daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual task lists
  • Daily visual inspection of house, pool house, cabana, deck, garage, detail garage, pavilion, and terraces; notify the Facilities Department of any discrepancies to be included on the maintenance log
  • Contribute to the maintenance request log for each Property as necessary.
  • Check all of the lights for bulbs not working and notify Facilities Department of their outage
  • Helping to maintain a comprehensive household inventory control list
• Assist with parties and events at Estate
• May be expected to perform occasional work and responsibilities at other Properties
• Occasional shopping as required for personal items, household supplies and groceries as needed
• Other related duties upon request

Minimum Qualifications: Experience, Skills, and Certifications:

• Experience working in housekeeping for large, multi-staffed homes, with a history of longevity in each position
• Hands-on cleaning experience
• Meticulous sense of organization and attention to detail
• Exceptional references
• Experience with smart home systems and appliances
• Tech savvy – able to email, text and use a computer for basic tasks (Mac preferred)
• Possess valid unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
• Must be able to work on weekends or holidays, as needed; however, work schedule is typically Monday to Friday

Expected Work Habits:

• Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work and all timelines established by the House Manager
• Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
• Team player and great communicator who is not afraid to ask questions and is open to constructive criticism
• Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
• Flexibility, integrity and creative problem-solving skills
• Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor at all times

Physical Demands and Requirements:  

• Able for full-time active work in and around the residence and grounds
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical household items, e.g., furniture
• Able to use stairways, household ladder or step stool
• Able to operate household laundry equipment, cleaning equipment, kitchen appliances
• Able to use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
• Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
• Able to travel without personal assistance
• Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy