Find Experienced Housekeepers in Austin
Our Austin full-time housekeepers are skilled at cleaning large homes and high-end furnishings and finishes. Our career housekeepers get to know your home and customize their daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning to your needs.
Dependable Housekeeping for Busy Households
Keeping a home running smoothly takes time and attention, and the right housekeeper can make all the difference. Whether you need help with daily upkeep, deep cleaning, laundry, or organization, we connect you with experienced, reliable professionals who take pride in their work. Each candidate is thoroughly vetted and matched to your household’s specific needs, schedule, and preferences. Our goal is to help you reclaim your time and enjoy a well-cared-for home, knowing you have trusted support in place.
Typical Housekeeper Duties
Housekeepers can work as little as 2 full days or 20 hours/week through full-time. They are in high demand and are often hired quickly. Our experienced and proactive housekeepers typically handle:
Follow daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual task list
Daily maintenance
Deep cleaning
Laundry
Handle mail, packages, & unloading groceries
Errands like dry cleaning, post office, grocery store
Maintaining household inventory & supplies
Organization & decluttering
Special projects & tasks uniquely needed in each home
Pricing
Mom’s Best Friend fees are transparent and worth every moment of time saved! Like you, we won’t compromise, and because of that, the majority of our business comes from returning Austin families and word-of-mouth referrals.
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Housekeeper compensation | Typically starts at $35/hr. |
| Search Fee | To begin the search, there is a fee of $300. |
| Placement Fee | When you hire, a referral fee of 20%* of the candidate’s gross annual compensation will be due. (Includes a 4-month replacement guarantee and ongoing support with no surprise costs. If you keep the same housekeeper for years, there are no annual or recurring fees.) |
*Total Annual Gross Compensation is based on 52 weeks in a year.
Our Screening Process
Each housekeeper completes a rigorous screening process. Fewer than 10% of applicants are accepted. The process includes:
Detailed application
Verified housekeeping experience
In-depth screening interview
Reference checks
Comprehensive criminal background check
Sex offender registry search
Work eligibility verification (U.S.)
Motor vehicle record check
Also available per client’s request at an additional cost: 5-panel drug screening.
Search Process
Consultation
Schedule a call to discuss your specific needs or complete a short profile to get more information.
Starting a Search
We will create a job description, collect the client agreement and search fee, and begin the search.
Interviews
We will begin submitting (or recruiting) skilled, pre-screened candidates to interview. We recommend bringing one or two of the candidates back for “trial time” to observe them in action as part of a working interview.
Hiring
After you have found your perfect match, we will draft an employment agreement to create your offer, detailing the specific duties, compensation, and terms of employment. The placement fee is due on or before their start date.
Ongoing Support
We can be contacted for industry recommendations / standards, appropriate expectations, and any necessary coaching or issue resolution.