Housekeeper - Private Residences

We are seeking an outstanding, trustworthy individual to fill the full-time position of Housekeeper - Private Residences.

This position is responsible for providing excellence in property cleanliness, service, organization, and presentation across personal residential properties located in the HRM and South Shore.

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Full Benefits (including Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits, RRSP Plan Matching, Monthly Transit Pass, Health & Wellness Incentives, and Education Reimbursement Program)

Hours of Work: Full-time day hours; primarily Monday to Friday, with weekends required on an as needed basis, especially during summer months

Work Location: Personal Residential Properties in the HRM & South Shore

Position Requirements: Valid Drivers License – Ability to commute during all seasons.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Housekeeper - Private Residences is responsible for interior and exterior cleaning of the properties, with duties including:

• Cleaning common areas, hallways, bedrooms, washrooms, stairways
• Cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
• Sorting clothing and other articles, loading washing machines, folding dried items, ironing, and properly putting away laundry
• Dropping off and picking up dry cleaning
• Washing windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
• Cleaning and maintaining appliances and other household equipment
• Keeping exterior areas neat and free of debris
• Emptying wastebaskets and moving trash and waste to disposal areas
• Dusting and polishing furniture and equipment
• Running errands and picking up groceries
• Stocking and organizing pantries and cupboards
• Ensuring all entertaining and gathering areas are cleaned on a regular basis
• Turning over guest suites between visitors
• Ensuring properties are maintained to top cleanliness standards
• Handling other one-off housekeeping duties as they arise

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Position Requirements

• Excellent judgment, discretion, trustworthiness, and respect for confidentiality
• 5+ years housekeeping experience
• Ability to perform assigned duties maturely and confidently without supervision
• Exceptional ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and effectively manage timelines
• Ability to perform with tact and professionalism
• Strong initiative with the ability to anticipate needs, quickly and effectively
• Flexibility to work outside of strict job description
• Flexibility in working hours and location, working weekends when required (with days off shifted to weekdays)
• Strong ability to adjust and adapt to changing demands and situations
• Strong attention to detail

Travel within Nova Scotia is a requirement - must have a valid driver's license.

The successful candidate will be subject to applicable pre-employment testing, including Criminal Records check and a Drivers Abstract checks.