Domestic Cleaner – Laundry & Ironing for private villa in Wadenswil/ZH

About the job

We are seeking an experienced Domestic Cleaner with a focus on Laundry & Ironing for a private household in 8820 Wädenswil, Canton of Zurich. This full-time position requires a detail-oriented professional with good physical stamina, who can maintain the highest standards of garment care, ironing, and laundry management, as well as overall cleanliness and organization in a private residence.

• Location: Private household in 8820 Wädenswil, Canton of Zurich (live-out)
• Full-time (43h/week), 5 days per week; working days may fall on any day from Monday to Sunday, including weekends, with 2 flexible days off per week
• Overtime: will be compensated with time off
• Probation Period: 3 months
• Vacation: 5 weeks per year
• Contract: Swiss employment contract for domestic staff

Key Responsibilities

• Relevant experience in hotels or professional dry-cleaning companies is an advantage
• Comprehensive house cleaning to high standards
• Professional laundry services, including delicate and specialty fabrics
• Professional operation of Laurastar ironing and steam systems and other professional equipment
• Care and maintenance of all surface types (marble, wood, glass, etc.)
• Proper use of modern household appliances and specialized cleaning products
• Basic care (including washing) of two black German Shepherd dogs

Experience & Skills

• Expert laundry and ironing skills
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in private residential cleaning
• Good practical experience with Laurastar ironing and steam systems is required
• Knowledge of luxury fabric care and specialized cleaning techniques
• Fluency in either English (preferred), German or French
• Driving license is preferable

Personal Attributes

• Maximum age of 45 years
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Physical fitness for demanding cleaning tasks
• Reliability, discretion, and professional demeanor with a "no-drama" attitude
• Flexibility to work on any day from Monday to Sunday, including weekends; the weekly working schedule and days off are determined by the employer based on household requirements

Legal & Specialized

• Valid Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship with legal right to work in Switzerland
• Lives near 8820 Wädenswil (≤ 1 hour commute)
• Private liability insurance
• No dog allergies and comfortable handling dogs

Workplace Policies

• 24/7 alarm monitoring with CCTV cameras in operation for property security
• Smoking is strictly prohibited on the estate premises
• Alcohol consumption during working hours is forbidden
• Use of narcotic substances is strictly prohibited
• Professional conduct and discretion are required at all times