House Manager, KFO

Berkshire Residential Investments
US - Maine - South Portland
November 1, 2024

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Principal, the House Manager will own and drive the upkeep of the residential property, management of the property, organization of events, and care of the children.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The House Manager is expected to maintain the highest standards of care, maintenance, and cleanliness with regard to every aspect of assigned duties. The House Manager's primary duties include deep cleaning and organizing assigned areas, completing laundry, including properly washing sheets, making beds, preparing meals, and performing occasional errands. The House Manager must demonstrate professional judgment and bring all questions, concerns, problems, needs, or uncertainties immediately to the attention of the Homeowners.

General cleaning responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following items:

Ceilings, walls, woodwork, floors
Window coverings
Furnishings
Special equipment/appliances
Artwork and accessories
Lamps and lighting
Carpeting or other specialized floor coverings
Closets, cupboards, drawers, shelves and cabinets
Windows, sills and sashes inside and outside (with exceptions for accessibility and safety)
Specified exterior areas of the house

Areas of responsibility include but may not be limited to:

Libraries
Living rooms
Foyer/coat closet
Powder room/bathrooms
Dining room
Bedrooms
Main and service kitchens/ pantry/breakfast room
Hallways - break room, guest rooms
Mudroom
Basement office/hallway
Laundry room
Specified 'back of the house' areas

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Prepare meals for Principals and/or guests
Independently prepare basic hor d'eourves, arrange fruit and or cheese platters, make sandwiches and/or salads for Principals and/or guests
5-star quality laundering and care of fine clothing and linens
Assistance with preparation, care, and cleaning of guest areas
Assist with additional areas of the house in the absence of other staff members
Perform a variety of errands as needed
Assist with a variety of tasks when Principals entertain
Perform 5-star quality cleaning and handling of fine household furnishings, laundry, linens, art and accessories
Schedule flexibility depending on special needs of the Principals /household
Caring for Principals' child(ren) including playing or supervising play, preparing and supervising meals, dressing/undressing, assisting with use of bathroom and/or pullups, giving baths or showers, and/or taking via car to/from school or activities.
Consistently demonstrate use of tact and discretion.

Knowledge/Experience:

Experience in residential cleaning and using cleaning solutions
Experience cooking and preparing meals
Experience in childcare

General Qualifications and Expectations:

Maintain uncompromised integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
Consistently maintain a pleasant, calm, quiet, and positive disposition
Consistently maintain a neat, clean appearance, aligned with household dress requirements
Must perform responsibilities in an efficient, unobtrusive manner; maintain professional conduct at all times
Must possess and demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to proper protocol and respect for privacy when Principals are in the residence
Must be hard-working, detailed-oriented, and a flexible team player
Must possess valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage
Work Hours:

o Weekly schedule may vary/change depending on needs of Principals
• In general, 30-40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday

Technical/ Educational Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred
Basic understanding and experience using computers
Must be able to navigate the internet and various online applications to order groceries, cleaning supplies, etc. and update and edit personnel information

o Must be able to routinely operate the following equipment: mops, brooms, vacuum cleaner, window squeegee, scrubber, step stool, small ladder, screwdriver and other miscellaneous hand tools

Equipment:

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of cleaning fluids and tools

Berkshire Residential offers an excellent benefits package, focusing on our employees' total health and wellness. We offer programs and incentives that promote physical, mental, financial, and behavioral wellbeing both within and beyond our workplace. Please visit our Careers page for full details - and to learn more about how we value our employees.

Berkshire Residential values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Berkshire is committed to providing equal opportunity in all practices, including employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that decisions affecting employees are made without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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