A Houseman is primarily responsible for the cleaning tasks in the home.
They will usually follow a daily routine and have good knowledge of cleaning methods and the proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment. Good organization and the ability to prioritize are important.
Depending on the specific home other duties such as light food preparation, shopping and errands may become part of the job. At a certain point when duties become more complex the position title might become Housekeeper / Family Household Assistant.
Duties
General assistance with household housekeeping
Cleaning and polishing hard floors and general cleaning
Changing light bulbs, fuses, checking boiler pressure, bleeding radiators, checking security and alarm systems and performing minor household repairs.
Assisting with laundry and ironing, cooking, laying tables, caring for children and pets.
Maintaining gardens, mowing, watering plants, cleaning windows, paths and steps.
Raking gravel and leaves, jet spraying exterior walls, sills and outdoor furniture.
Valeting cars, driving to meetings, shopping, running errands, airport and school runs.
Assisting to serve at table for meals and dinner parties.
