Description
Deb’s Domestic Agency is seeking a polished, meticulous, and highly dependable full-time Lead Housekeeper to support the daily cleaning, organization, stocking, and smooth operation of a large private residence in Franklin, Michigan.
This is a live-out, long-term opportunity for an experienced private-service professional who takes genuine pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean, organized, and well-stocked 24,000-square-foot home. The right candidate will be discreet, detail-driven, service-minded, and comfortable working around Principals, family members, and existing household staff.
The household maintains a fragrance-free and smoke-free environment, so candidates must be non-smokers and highly mindful of scents, perfumes, smoke exposure, cleaning products, and household sensitivities. Clear communication in English by phone, email, and in writing is required. A confidentiality agreement/NDA will also be required.
Schedule
This is a full-time, live-out position with a general schedule of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a 30-minute lunch break.
Occasional later days may be requested for dinner parties, and occasional weekend support may be needed for a few hours here and there. This is not expected to be a frequent occurrence.
Start Date
June 23, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain exceptionally high standards of detailed cleaning throughout the residence
• Help manage daily and weekly household cleaning routines
• Support the organization, presentation, and overall upkeep of the home
• Follow household preferences, restrictions, and routines carefully
• Maintain a polished, service-oriented presence, wear a uniform as requested, and follow the household’s strict fragrance-free standards both on the job and when preparing for work
Inventory, Stocking and Household Support
- Monitor household supplies and maintain proper inventory
• Handle stocking, ordering, and related household supply needs
• Assist with clerical tasks related to the position, including email communication and simple written records
• Help ensure the home remains well organized, properly stocked, and prepared for daily use
• Occasionally assist with light pet-related cleanup for a small indoor dog
Staff Communication and Household Standards
- Coordinate smoothly with existing household staff, including management, residence, and assistant support
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the appropriate household contacts
• Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times
• Respect the family’s smoke-free, fragrance-sensitive, and food-sensitive household standards
• Take initiative and assist with other household duties related to the role as needed
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is reserved, proactive, meticulous, and service-minded, with a strong understanding of private household standards. This person should be able to work independently while also fitting respectfully into a well-staffed household as a team player.
The family is seeking someone trustworthy, polished, and highly attentive to detail, with the maturity to understand household privacy, follow instructions carefully, and maintain a calm, professional presence throughout the home.
Qualifications
- Verified experience in private service, housekeeping, executive housekeeping, or a similar household role
• Experience in a large private residence or well-staffed household is strongly preferred
• Formal housekeeping or private-service training is ideal
• Able to read, write, email, and communicate clearly in English
• Strong inventory, stocking, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high-standard cleaning
• Able to drive as needed; no vehicle is provided for the position
• Comfortable working around Principals, family members, and other household staff
• Willing to sign and uphold a confidentiality agreement/NDA
• Long-term mindset and demonstrated reliability in prior positions • Able and willing to maintain a fragrance-free lifestyle around work, including avoiding perfumes, scented personal-care products, smoke exposure, and strongly scented laundry products