Houseman

housekeeperLooking for a Reliable, Professional Houseman? We Can Help…

Hamptons Employment Agency is here to help you find an experienced Houseman who meets your particular needs and preferences. Voted Dan’s Papers’ # 1 “Best Domestic Agency” for 11 consecutive years (2012-2022), and featured in magazines such as Hamptons and Social Life, we assist individuals, couples, and families in finding the right domestic help.

We serve a range of areas, including the following:  The Hamptons and Long Island; the Greater New York City Area (including Connecticut and New Jersey); the Boston and New England Area; the San Francisco Bay Area; and Florida.

Below you’ll find a summary description of the Houseman position. This overview is not fully comprehensive. Your particular needs and preferences might require that certain duties are added while others are not required.

If you are interested in learning more about our Professional Housemen, including Live-In Housemen and Live-Out Housemen, please contact us today. Consultations with our Residential Staffing Specialists are free, no-obligation, and confidential.

Houseman Description

A Houseman is generally tasked with the daily “hands on” duties in a residence, and he is often counted on to help ensure the smooth and orderly running of a residence. Responsibilities include heavy housework, such as cleaning floors, vacuuming, polishing silver, accepting heavy deliveries, and moving furniture and other items. A Houseman may also perform a range of other duties, such as filling in for the Housekeeper if she calls in sick, watching the children, or helping the Chef in preparation for a formal dinner party.

The Houseman may also be required to care for the core grounds of a residence, including the main entry area of the house and the walkways.  In a household in which there is only a Houseman (i.e., not additional domestic staff), the Houseman also typically does what a Housekeeper would be required to do. In residences that have broader domestic staffs, The Houseman may also serve as a “right-hand man” to an Estate or Household Manager or to another domestic staff leader. Houseman may be live-in or live-out.

A Houseman’s salary depends on your location, the particular job requirements, and the level of experience of the Candidate. Benefits, perks, and other forms of compensation provided by the Employer also affect salary requirements.

Our Domestic Staffing Team can help you find the right person for a range of positions, including the following:

  • Long Island, NY Houseman (Hamptons, Gold Coast, etc.)
  • New York City Houseman
  • Boston Area/New England Houseman (MA, NH, VT, ME, RI, CT)
  • Connecticut Houseman
  • New Jersey Houseman
  • Florida Houseman
  • San Francisco Bay Area Houseman
  • We also serve other areas (please contact us for more information)

Domestic Professionals book

FREE Book for Principals, Managers & Assistants

Request Your Complimentary Copy Today of How to Find, Hire and Keep The Right Domestic Professionals: The Household Employer’s Guide to Hiring Great Employees Who Will Stay for Years

  • How to create a profile of the right person from the start of your search
  • Ways to recruit well qualified candidates
  • Powerful tips for reviewing resumes
  • How to conduct effective interviews
  • Using red flags and background checks to avoid hiring mistakes
  • How to use a welcome letter to get everyone on the same page
  • How to keep great people for the long-term
  • Salaries and descriptions of domestic positions
  • Legal considerations for avoiding employment problems
  • Information on following tax requirements

Contact us today for a no-cost, no-obligation, privacy-assured phone consultation.  Please feel free to call us at one of our offices:

The Hamptons: 631-204-1100
New York City: 212-810-9828
Boston: 617-865-5888
Palm Beach: 561-560-0001

Or, use our brief and easy online Staffing Inquiry Form.

We look forward to hearing from you regarding your Houseman needs.

Book staff for your eventLooking for a Great Domestic Job?

Publications