HOM Residence – Grounds Maintenance and Housekeeper

• Ongoing, Full Time, 40 Hours a week Monday to Friday – Weekends as needed
• USD $46,000 per year, live-out
• Washington DC, United States of America

About the position

Under the supervision of the Ambassador and the Ambassadors spouse, the Grounds maintenance and Housekeeper reports directly to the Gardener and Maintenance Manager. This multifaceted role is primarily responsible for undertaking grounds management and maintenance. Additionally, approximately 30% of this role involves housekeeping duties and cleaning operations to ensure the residence is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits which includes

• medical employer subsidised group insurance – we subsidise between 84 to 90% of coverage,
• dental insurance,
• vision care,
• an employer matched retirement plan,
• 15 days annual leave,
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 14 public holidays each year.

Work Authorisation Requirements

Applicants for this position may be eligible to apply for an A-2 visa on the basis of an offer of employment if they do not already fall into one of the employment eligibility categories listed:

• United States citizen
• A United States lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)
• Valid US employment authorization
• Please note that A2 visas are valid for a period of 5 years and are non-renewable. Also, accompanying dependants of LES A2 visa cannot request work authorisation in the United States.

Additional Information

This position requires a probity check to be completed. Employment in the advertised position is dependent on the employee having or acquiring a valid DFAT probity check. Probity checks can take some time to process, and employment cannot be commenced until an appropriate check is confirmed. There is no guarantee that the successful candidate for the position will be successful in obtaining a probity check. The inability to obtain a probity check prevents that applicant from being employed and loss of a probity check at any time will lead to termination of employment.

Contact Information

All enquiries about the position and the application process should be directed to [email protected]

Please do not submit applications directly to this email address, as they will not be considered.