View Vacancy - Housekeeper part-time (16 hours per week), Chicago

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Housekeeper

Main purpose of job

The British Consulate-General in Chicago has a vacancy for a part time housekeeper in our busy Consul General’s official residence, located in the downtown area of Chicago.  Reporting to the Consul General’s spouse, the successful applicant will be responsible for cleaning the entire residence and supporting entertainment.

This position is part-time (16 hours a week), with the job holder normally working four hours a day for four days a week, although from time to time s/he will be required to work longer hours, paid on an hourly basis.

What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

  • Cleaning all the private and guest areas of the Residence.
  • Laundry, ironing; changing linens.
  • Prepare the Residence for visitors and overnight guests.
  • Ensure glassware and silverware is clean and in good order.
  • Order cleaning materials.
  • Occasionally assist with the preparation of simple foods for both public and private dining.
  • Serve meals and drinks.
  • Perform general guest service to include greeting guests, answering phones, etc.
  • Supervise contractors.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Essential on arrival:

  • 1 to 2 years relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Must have the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
  • The successful candidate must have full scheduling availability as this position may work evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
  • Verbal communication skills in English are required.
  • Must be able to perform frequent manual labor as well as lift up to 25 pounds.
25 June 2019
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Permanent, Part-Time
16
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Chicago
British Consulate General
1
USD
18.00
5 August 2019

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards.  If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office.  Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy: www.gov.uk/government/world/usa.  All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply for a different position.


Only successful candidates will be contacted.  Please no phone calls.  Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.