Housekeeping

Housekeepers are **responsible for cleaning and reporting any safety hazards to the homeowner or manager in charge**. They must complete tasks like vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash cans, dusting shelves, cleaning windows, and mopping floors. Some Housekeepers change linens, wash dishes, and do light ironing and laundry.

Typically housekeepers will ensure the house is always clean, neat, tidy and welcoming. They may also undertake some light outdoor duties such putting out rubbish for collection.

It is important that the homeowner’s wishes are clear from the outset as housekeeper duties can include:

- Preparing breakfast and cleaning kitchen and breakfast room
- Keeping refrigerator clean and discarding out-of-date items
- Cleaning the oven
- Tidying and cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas
- Cleaning unused rooms on a less frequent basis
- Polishing brass and silver, antiques and fine furniture
- Cleaning windows inside
- Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry to the appropriate place. Hand washing delicate items
- Managing the wardrobe
- Arranging dry-cleaning
- Answering door and telephone
- Feeding and exercising pets on a regular basis
- Keeping patios, pathways and steps clean and tidy
- Watering household plants and flower arranging
- Carrying out weekly grocery shopping
- Handling petty cash and debit cards
- Dealing with tradesmen, suppliers and contractors
- Managing security alarms
- Occasional babysitting
- Carrying out any other tasks that the employer may reasonably ask

**Salary**: £11.00-£16.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Must be vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mauchline, KA5 5ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location