Hiring: Housekeeper / Household Assistant

Location: Mission Hills, CA, USA (Domestic Travel Required)

Type: Full-Time, Live-Out

Schedule: Full-Time, 5-day work week with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, overnights, and frequent travel.

Compensation: 84K

Pets: Three (3) dogs.

ABOUT US 

Handgraaf Estates is a privately held luxury staffing and property management firm based in La Jolla, CA. We provide the highest level of Private Household Staffing and Estate Management. Our service is tailored to the exact needs of every client and strive for nothing less but the highest level of excellence.

PLEASE SEND CV & REFERENCES TO

info@HandgraafEstates.com

SUMMARY 

A private residence in Mission Hills is seeking a highly experienced, detail‑oriented, and dependable Housekeeper / Household Assistant to support the daily operations of a 2,500‑square‑foot home. This is a long‑term, W‑2 position offering a fixed annual salary and an average schedule of approximately 40 hours per week. The principals are looking for a trusted professional who can become an integral part of their household, providing exceptional service, flexibility, and consistent support.

The Housekeeper / Household Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the principals' residence to exceptional standards while providing thoughtful day-to-day household support. This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced private-service professional who takes pride in creating a beautifully maintained, highly organized, and welcoming home.

A primary focus of the role will be comprehensive housekeeping, including detailed cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, household organization, and ensuring the residence is consistently prepared for the principals' arrival. Additional responsibilities include light meal preparation, inventory management, appointment coordination, and general household assistance.

The principals share their home primarily with two beloved Corgis that are considered cherished members of the family. An additional Pit Bull also stays at the residence from time to time. While this is not a dedicated dog care position, the successful candidate must genuinely enjoy being around dogs and feel comfortable incorporating their daily care into the household routine. Responsibilities include feeding, walking, supervising, and monitoring the dogs' overall well-being while the principals are home or traveling. The ideal candidate will naturally develop a close relationship with the dogs and provide them with attentive, loving care as part of the daily operation of the household.

A key component of this position is serving as a trusted presence in the home when the principals are traveling. They divide their time between Mission Hills and Los Angeles (Hollywood Hills), and the candidate will spend significant time at the Mission Hills residence during their absences to ensure the property remains secure, immaculate, and fully maintained. This includes restocking supplies, addressing household needs, and ensuring the residence is always prepared for the principals' return. The candidate must also be comfortable staying at the Los Angeles residence approximately once per month for up to four consecutive days.

This position requires flexibility, excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset. Some days will be housekeeping-focused, while others may involve additional household support depending on the principals' needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping & Home Care

• Maintain exceptional interior cleanliness, organization, and overall household presentation.

• Perform detailed housekeeping to luxury private-home standards.

• Manage all laundry, ironing, steaming, folding, wardrobe care, and closet organization.

• Care for fine garments, linens, delicate fabrics, and specialty household items.

• Develop and maintain efficient cleaning schedules and household routines.

• Restock refrigerators, pantries, and household essentials.

• Perform light exterior tasks such as property walk-throughs, tidying outdoor areas, and occasional plant watering.

• Provide house-sitting and property oversight during principal travel.

• Coordinate with household vendors and service providers as needed.

• Ensure the residence is consistently guest-ready and prepared for the principals' arrival.

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and household safety.

Dog Care

• Provide attentive daily care for the family's two Corgis, with occasional care for the family's Pit Bull when it is staying at the residence.

• Feed, walk, supervise, and spend quality time with the dogs.

• Monitor their general health, comfort, and behavior, communicating any concerns to the principals.

• Coordinate veterinary appointments, grooming, daycare, or other pet-related services as needed.

• Maintain clean feeding areas, pet supplies, toys, and accessories.

• Help ensure the dogs remain happy, safe, and well cared for at all times.

Household Assistance

• Assist with light meal preparation and simple cooking.

• Coordinate household, medical, and veterinary appointments.

• Manage inventory of household and cleaning supplies.

• Assist with general household organization and day-to-day operations.

• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and complete confidentiality at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper, or Housekeeper / Household Assistant within a private residence.

• Exceptional housekeeping skills with extensive experience in detailed cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe care, and household organization.

• Experience maintaining luxury homes to high standards.

• Genuine love for dogs and comfort caring primarily for two Corgis, with occasional responsibility for a Pit Bull when it is staying at the residence.

• Previous experience working in a home with dogs is preferred; professional animal care experience is beneficial but not required.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Flexible schedule and ability to adapt to changing household priorities.

• Comfortable spending significant time at the residence while the principals are traveling.

• Strong English communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Willingness to stay at the Los Angeles residence approximately once per month for up to four consecutive days.

• Must live within approximately 30 minutes of the Mission Hills residence.

OUR CORE VALUES

● Principal’s First

Ability to stay focused on meeting and exceeding the Principals needs

● Learn from mistakes

Able to admit mistakes upfront and seeks the truth. Learns and grows from mistakes. Makes thoughtful choices and provides solutions to avoid future mistakes.

● Conscientious

Finishes duties mindfully, effectively and promptly.

● Dedication

Shows a deep commitment to the role and people.

● Accountable

Takes ownership of tasks and time for due diligence.

● Independent

Thinks, acts and finds solutions independently.

● Resilience

Does not complain or shy away from assigned work. Confronts difficulties with a positive outlook.