Housekeeper
The Housekeeper is responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the home. There may be a ranking order such as Executive Housekeeper, and then house servants that housekeep and report directly to that manager. Duties of a Housekeeper include:
- Thorough disinfecting and cleaning of entire house
- Dust surfaces and polish woods
- Careful cleaning maintenance of antiques and other fine craft work
- Cleans specific to manufacturer's suggested methods
- Vacuum and wax floors
- Proper maintenance of rugs and carpeting
- Turn down beds in the evening
- Maintain household cleaning product inventory
- Report need for major contractor cleaning such as blinds, windows or carpeting
- Make beds and straighten bedrooms
- Schedule of linen changes
- Inventory of linens and proper care
- Care for furniture fabrics, drapes and such
- May do laundry, ironing and light tailoring (if no Laundress)
- Care for fine silver, china and other precious service utensils and dining ware
- Runs errands as necessary
- Keeps outdoor social areas clean
- May assist with meal serving and preparation for social functions
Laundress
The Laundress is charged with the maintenance and cleanliness of all
garments. An understanding of fabrics, including household fabrics is a
must. Duties include:
- Oversee and inventory garments for dry cleaning
- Oversee proper cleaning and storage of seasonal garments
- Wash clothing and linens
- Emergency cleaning of household fabrics
- Ironing and streaming of clothing
- Maintain scheduled preparation of social function garments
- Light tailoring as needed
- Liaison with tailors, drycleaner, and other fabric cleaning establishments
Lady's Maid
The Lady's Maid is a personal maid to the Lady or Ladies of the house and cares
for all personal needs and servicing for the Lady or Ladies. Packs
and prepares the Lady or Ladies for travel.
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