Estate/Private Service

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR DOMESTIC STAFF (Partial Listing)

Harper Associates handles many exclusive domestic staffing assignments for prominent executive families. Recent experience in luxurious private residences, along with outstanding references from previous employers are required for consideration. 

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - ANN ARBOR, MI

Full-time position for a professional housekeeper who has worked in a large, private home. Responsibilities will include cleaning, laundry, and running errands. Monday-Friday daytime hours.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE ESTATE GARDENER - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Full-time, seasonal April-October 2023

We are seeking an experienced Gardener to maintain and enhance beautiful gardens located on a large private residence located on several acres. In addition to being responsible for the vegetable, fruit and herb gardens, this individual will also maintain and design flower beds, along with handling planting and trimming. Contractors will be utilized for tree trimming, lawn mowing etc.. We are searching for someone who is passionate about horticulture and has recently maintained gardens on a private estate or another luxury property.

Monday-Friday, 8-4pm, April through October.

Great wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER AND LAUNDRESS - MAUI, HAWAII

Excellent salary and benefit package and very generous relocation assistance!  Outstanding career opportunities available in Kihei for an Executive Housekeeper and Laundress (two separate positions) with private service experience. Schedule is typically Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with only occasional extra hours required. We are seeking detail-oriented professionals with superior housekeeping or laundry/ironing expertise and extremely high quality standards and a service oriented demeanor. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID and have recent similar experience with accompanying references. Non-smokers only need apply.                

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

NANNY - NORTHVILLE, MI (START IN APRIL)

Friendly, professional working parents moving to Northville are seeking a responsible and loving nanny to care for their two children, ages 1 and 3 years old. Hours are 8-4pm, Monday-Friday.  Occasional date nights or weekend hours may be available if desired. The 3 year- old is in school part-time, however, the nanny needs to have the ability and energy to keep up with two young children.  The home has an inground swimming pool so please do not apply if you aren’t a great swimmer and don’t feel comfortable with two children near a pool. Although pet care is not expected, the family does have several dogs and a cat. $22-$25/hr.(payroll), plus 2 weeks PTO and several paid holidays. There are also a few weeks/year that the family travels and the nanny would not need to accompany but will receive full pay.  

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSEKEEPER (PART-TIME): WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Parents with one teenager living at home and one small dog are seeking a very organized Housekeeper to help keep their home maintained.  In addition to cleaning, there will be laundry, steaming and some errands.  Ideal schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Friday, ~ 10am-4pm.  Great wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

LIVE IN FEMALE CAREGIVER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are searching for a female caregiver who has worked with clients who have dementia and mobility issues.  There is a great team of caregivers working for a lovely lady in her beautiful private home but this would be the only live-in position to serve as back-up and extra support as needed. Full-time, hours may vary but this is not a 24/7 position. Must be able to drive the client and also be strong enough to lift the client.  Recent private caregiving experience and accompanying references required. Non-smokers only need apply.   Covid vaccinations  preferred. Excellent wages!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE DUTY RN - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with dementia experience to assist with the care of a husband and wife in their beautiful home.  In addition to caregiving, responsibilities will involve driving to appointments, etc. This is a full-time position, day shift hours. Schedule will include Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays in addition to other weekdays. Outstanding wages!  Benefits negotiable.   

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

MALE CAREGIVER (OVERNIGHTS) - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

We are seeking a private duty caregiver for a married couple living in their own, beautiful home.  Hours are 8pm-8am, 3- 4 nights each week. Must be able to lift the patients when needed.  Although clients may sleep during the night, caregiver needs to remain awake, so someone who has worked overnights previously is preferred. $25-$30/hr.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

HOUSEKEEPER / COOK - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Busy family seeks very experienced and highly organized individual who is capable of handling housekeeping, laundry and cooking for an executive family. Full-time, Monday-Friday. Must enjoy being around children and a dog. Great salary with full benefits offered!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER - BIRMINGHAM, MI

Great wages & benefits! Due to the retirement of a very long term employee, an outstanding full-time opportunity has become available. We are seeking a trustworthy, motivated, hard-working housekeeper who would enjoy working for one family on a long term basis. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

MAINTENANCE MANAGER - PLYMOUTH, MI

Family owned company has a unique career opportunity available for a highly-skilled, hands-on professional.  This individual would maintain luxury residences, apartments and office complex for the family. Full-time position, Monday-Friday daytime schedule; with availability for emergencies as needed. The ideal candidate is a self-directed individual with a broad background in upscale residential maintenance (homes or apartments).  HVAC and construction experience required. While some responsibilities will be contracted to outside vendors, the Maintenance Manager will handle many of the tasks personally.

$70,000-$85,000 plus excellent benefit package (medical, dental, vision, 401K).

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

NANNY (FULL-TIME) GREAT WAGES AND FANTASTIC BENEFIT PACKAGE - BIRMINGHAM, MI (START IN APRIL OR MAY)

Wonderful executive working couple seeks experienced Nanny who is extremely loving, caring, responsible, fun and energetic. There are two children in elementary school and one toddler in school part-time. In addition to childcare and associated driving that goes along with it, the Nanny will also assist with some household responsibilities such as running errands, walking dog, laundry, meal prep, etc. Hours are Monday-Friday, but hours will vary slightly daily (start between 8am and 9am) and require flexibility and willingness to work until at least 6pm daily, ideally even later on some days. Requires stable nanny experience with accompanying references and excellent driving record. College degree strongly preferred as the nanny will help with homework. The ability to travel with the family 2-3 times a year for a few days is ideal. Please do not apply if you aren’t passionate about working with children and aren’t sincerely interested in helping busy parents who aren’t always in control of their own schedules. Great wages and benefits include insurance (healthcare, dental, vision), 2 weeks paid vacation and 401K.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK

Would you enjoy working in a magnificent, new, private residence with no staff drama and a Chef/House Manager who is pleasant to work with?

Busy, executive couple with no children or pets living in the home, is seeking an experienced live-out Estate Housekeeper to maintain their beautiful new home.  The housekeeper will handle housekeeping, laundry, ironing, along with serving as needed for two adults and their guests.  This position is full-time, year round.  Couple is based in NYC; this is their vacation home.  Schedule is heavier during the spring/summer season and does require flexibility.  Must currently live within close proximity to East Hampton. Immediate interviews!  Excellent salary commensurate with experience plus benefits!  

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - OUTSTANDING, IMMEDIATE, YEAR-ROUND POSITION AVAILABLE (NAPLES / PORT ROYAL FLORIDA AREA)

Did your New Year’s resolution include a promise to find a wonderful new career opportunity?

If so, we have a fantastic client offering an outstanding position which may exceed your expectations!

$85,000 - $100,000 + bonus and fully paid family medical insurance and other great benefits!

We are in search of an experienced Executive Housekeeper to work in a magnificent, new estate. The candidate we are in search of is a dynamic, service oriented professional with great attention to detail. Positive, upbeat attitude and successful, long term employment in other luxury residences are required.

Schedule is typically Monday-Friday with daytime hours, however, there will be a need for flexibility when the principals and their guests are in residence, primarily during peak season. Will work closely with a Property Manager and will report to an Estate Manager who travels to the principal’s other residences. Must be a non-smoker, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have a clean background check in order to be selected by this employer.

This is a full-time, year round, immediate, live-out opportunity; only local candidates will be considered.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

BUTLER / PERSONAL VALET - SUBURBAN DETROIT, MI

Prominent Executive is seeking an extremely polished, service oriented professional who has a wide variety of skills and talents. Examples of responsibilities are packing/unpacking for travel, serving the principal and also guests at dinner parties, running errands, managing gentleman’s wardrobe, maintaining household inventories, etc..

Requires fine dining serving experience, a service heart and willingness to do whatever is needed. Must be able to work well with a very loyal, cohesive household staff and be amenable to being a utility player to handle miscellaneous tasks.

Schedule is typically Monday-Friday. When the principal is in town, hours are 11:30am/noon-7:30/8pm but flexibility is essential to accommodate the principal’s schedule and needs. If the principal is not in residence, hours will typically be 8am-4pm. Must be able to travel to other residences on occasion as needed.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a formal estate. Will consider individuals with a fine dining or luxury hotel background motivated to transition to private service industry.

Excellent salary and outstanding benefit package including fully paid family medical insurance and 401K! 

Send a resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Extremely well-respected family with a magnificent home is seeking the expertise of a professional Estate Housekeeper on a full-time basis. Requires five-star standards and extensive knowledge of working with high end furnishings, surfaces, linens and garments along with fine art. Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Occasional weekend or holiday 2 hour touch up may be required when the family is in residence. A genuine, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with other household team members are essential for success in this role.

Outstanding salary and comprehensive benefit package including family medical insurance!

We are seeking local candidates or those planning to move to the metro Detroit area.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

BACK-UP NANNIES - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Wonderful family with two young children is seeking experienced nannies who would be interested in providing occasional childcare on an as-needed basis. There would often be advance notice for dates needed and they could include daytime, evening or weekend hours.  The ability to travel with the family would be great, although it is not required. Although you would not be obligated to accept every time you are asked to work, we are seeking childcare professionals who have a fairly flexible schedule. Only those individuals who have verifiable experience and adore children need apply! Outstanding wages!  

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE PROPERTY / MAINTENANCE MANAGER - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI

Would you enjoy working in a beautiful private family residence?

Large, private estate requires the expertise of an experienced Property Manager to oversee all aspects of maintenance and grounds. This role will encompass preventative maintenance, scheduling routine maintenance (i.e. landscaping, air filters, smoke alarms, etc.) and managing outside vendors. In addition, will purchase and stock household supplies. Will also handle pet care. Must have a detailed eye for daily walk throughs and previous success negotiating contracts. Excellent communication skills

are essential for success in this role. Schedule is typically Monday-Friday daytime hours, however, may require occasional flexibility to handle unexpected needs. Great salary plus terrific benefit package!

Bachelor’s degree preferred along with several years of similar experience.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

GROUNDSKEEPER (PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ANN ARBOR, MI

Hands-on position for an individual who enjoys exterior and grounds maintenance, as well as heavy cleaning. This will involve mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pruning, clean-up, watering, fertilizing and some snow removal. Will also assist property manager with other assigned tasks. The groundskeeper will travel to a few different private homes using company vehicle. This is a full-time, year round positions (8am-4pm, Monday-Friday). Occasional weekends may be requested. In addition to salaried wages, great benefit package is offered including $401K and health insurance (family benefits available).

 Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com

PRIVATE CHEFS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ON A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BASIS

 For 25+ years, Harper Associates has placed numerous private chefs, house managers, housekeepers, etc. for many executive families in the metro Detroit area and Florida.

 We are currently representing several excellent chefs who are available immediately to work for a family exclusively on a permanent or temporary basis. They are all ServSafe trained with great cooking skills and experience; most have culinary degrees. Due to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the hospitality industry, many of these Chefs have recent backgrounds in very well-respected restaurants. If you hire a Chef, they would handle all grocery shopping and food preparation. They can cook meals in your home and also serve and clean-up or they can prepare your meals off- premise and drop them off if desired. Most of these chefs are very adept at accommodating special dietary regimens as well.

 These Chefs are typically seeking $35/hr.-$50/hr. for their time plus the cost of groceries.

 For more information, please contact Ben Schwartz - 248-737-0431 - ben@harperjobs.com