We are seeking a polished and experienced full-time Housekeeper to join a refined household located in the heart of Georgetown. The home is a beautifully restored 12,000 sq. ft. townhouse spread over three levels, featuring formal entertaining spaces, guest accommodations, and private family quarters. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and pride in maintaining a residence to the highest standard.
The Housekeeper will be responsible for all aspects of daily cleaning, laundry care, organization, and seasonal deep cleaning, while collaborating with other household staff to ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a luxury or high-net-worth private home and understands how to balance efficiency, discretion, and consistency.
This position offers a stable, long-term opportunity within a well-managed household that values professionalism, loyalty, and warmth. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility requested for special events, guests, or deep cleaning projects.
The principals are a professional couple with an active lifestyle and a deep appreciation for those who take pride in their craft. Their Georgetown home is a centerpiece for both quiet family life and elegant entertaining. They maintain high standards of cleanliness and order, while fostering a respectful and friendly working environment for their staff.
The home is managed by an experienced House Manager who oversees scheduling, vendors, and coordination, allowing the Housekeeper to focus on the detailed care of the property. The family is kind, organized, and values staff who bring reliability, integrity, and genuine pride in their work. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone seeking a supportive, professional household with long-term stability.
Daily Housekeeping
Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens across three floors.
Maintain order and organization in both high-traffic and formal areas, ensuring the home is always guest-ready.
Handle all dusting, polishing, and vacuuming, with careful attention to antiques, artwork, and specialty surfaces such as marble, brass, and wood inlays.
Monitor and maintain all household supplies, cleaning products, and equipment to ensure efficiency and readiness.
Take initiative in maintaining cleanliness standards without requiring constant supervision.
Laundry & Fabrics
Wash, press, and fold all household linens and clothing, ensuring proper care for fine materials.
Manage daily laundry cycles efficiently, keeping a schedule that aligns with family routines.
Handle stain removal and garment repairs when possible; coordinate with dry cleaners for specialty items.
Oversee storage and seasonal wardrobe rotation with attention to preservation and organization.
Organization
Keep closets, pantries, and storage rooms orderly and well-labeled.
Track household inventory including cleaning supplies, linens, toiletries, and guest amenities, proactively restocking as needed.
Assist with organizing seasonal décor, household documents, and storage transitions under the direction of the House Manager.
Maintain systems for keeping the home efficient, including labeling, digital checklists, and restock logs.
Guests & Events
Prepare guest suites and common areas prior to arrivals, ensuring impeccable presentation, fresh linens, and thoughtful amenities.
Assist with light service during dinner parties, receptions, or family gatherings.
Handle pre- and post-event cleaning, including polishing glassware, silver, and resetting formal spaces.
Support seasonal decorating and home preparations for holidays and family occasions.
Deep Cleaning & Maintenance
Execute scheduled deep cleaning tasks including interior windows, draperies, baseboards, rugs, and upholstery.
Assist with coordination of specialized cleaning vendors for rugs, chandeliers, or upholstery care.
Maintain awareness of the condition of household finishes and surfaces, reporting any maintenance or repair needs promptly.
Communication
Collaborate respectfully with the House Manager and any additional household staff to ensure seamless daily operations.
Communicate proactively about supplies, maintenance needs, or scheduling issues.
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and a positive attitude in all interactions with the family, vendors, and guests.
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Employment has changed drastically the past few years—how we work, the type of work we do, and even where we work. Yet, while the world adapts, solutions for hiring private staff seem to be stuck in the past.
At Old State Staffing, we believe the status quo is not enough, and that those who decide now is the time to settle will be left behind. In the face of great change, tinkering around the edges simply won’t do. Since Day 1, our approach has been built on four key principles:
We’ve built Old State Staffing from the ground up, implementing the same cutting-edge recruiting tools used by the nation’s largest family offices. Historically inaccessible to smaller clients, these tools improve the tracking and management of talent, utilize machine learning for smarter searches, and intuitively compare compensation and qualification benchmarks both regionally and nationally. This allows us to find and match families with the best candidates quicker and more efficiently than ever before.
We knew from the start that our team would be our greatest differentiator. That’s because our agency is composed entirely of family office professionals who know what exceptional candidates look like; because we’ve applied to, managed, and hired for each of those positions ourselves.
Building and maintaining relationships is important today, more than ever before. We place immense value on our relationships, not just with our clients, but our candidates, and the community at large. We spent our “pandemic years” building partnerships with local universities, to open the doors of private staffing to recent college graduates in the most educated metropolitan area in the world.
Change is inevitable, yet private staffing has historically lagged in both hiring and employment standards. We’ve always been disruptors, first to adopt AI and machine learning—ensuring smarter, faster, more accurate matches for our clients.
We know that choosing an agency is a personal decision, and we’re honored for the time you have spent considering us as a partner in your search. If you haven’t spoken to us yet, let me be the first to say that we can’t wait to introduce you to our contacts, to guide you through the hiring process, and to introduce you to the perfect candidate. We know the stakes are high, but so are the rewards. With Old State Staffing you’ll be empowered to make informed, meaningful hiring decisions, so you can continue to thrive in a world that’s spinning faster every day.
Adam Cook
Founder & Managing Director
