Housekeeper or Houseman – Private Residence - Houston/River Oaks, TX

Location
Houston / River Oaks / TX
Category
HousemanHousekeeper
Posted Date
August 26, 2025
Housekeeper or Houseman – Private Residence
Location: Houston, TX (River Oaks area)
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional weekend coverage
Compensation: $65K–$80K per year (based on experience) + medical stipend + two weeks paid vacation/ 1 week of paid sick leave 
Position Overview:
A friendly and generous couple in Houston’s River Oaks is seeking an experienced, versatile Housekeeper or Houseman to maintain their beautiful 6,000 sq. ft. home and provide comprehensive household support. The current long-term housekeeper and handyman—both with 15+ years of service—are retiring, and the family is looking for a single, highly skilled individual to take over responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is confident, highly detailed, and capable of managing all aspects of household operations, from cleaning and inventory management to errands, online ordering, and travel preparation. The couple greatly appreciate their staff and seek someone who can work independently while maintaining the highest standards of discretion and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
  • Full housekeeping for a 6,000 sq. ft. luxury home: polishing silver, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and deep cleaning as needed
  • Laundry, ironing, pressing, and management of dry cleaning
  • Organize, maintain, and stock pantries, fridges, and household inventories
  • Running errands and coordinating deliveries
  • Ordering household supplies online
  • Bringing in firewood and general household logistics
  • Assist with packing, unpacking, and managing laundry during family travel
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed
  • Maintain a tidy, organized, and welcoming environment at all times
Requirements:
  • Prior private household experience required
  • 3–5+ years of experience in a private home or luxury residential setting
  • Strong references from previous employers (outstanding references required)
  • Clean background check required
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
  • Strong command of English
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks
  • Must live within 30–40 minutes of River Oaks
  • Confident with travel preparation, packing, and maintaining household systems
Schedule & Benefits:
  • Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional weekend coverage
  • Salary: $65K–$80K per year, commensurate with experience
  • Medical stipend
  • Long-term, stable opportunity with a welcoming and appreciative family
Additional Details:
  • The couple are friendly, generous, and highly value their staff
  • Candidate must demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and reliability
  • Start date: Immediate / Flexible
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