House Manager (Part-Time, Hands-On) Job at CraveHRO LLC, Ronkonkoma, NY

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  • CraveHRO LLC
  • Ronkonkoma, NY

Job Description

House Manager (Part-Time, Hands-On)

Location: Ronkonkoma, NY
Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week to start (set mid-day days)
Compensation: ~$20/hour to start, with opportunity to grow
Employment Type: W-2 Household Employee

About the Role

I’m a solo business owner running a growing consultancy and am looking for a Part-Time House Manager to fully own the day-to-day responsibilities of my household in Ronkonkoma so we can focus on our careers.

This role is best suited for someone who is proactive, fast-paced, and comfortable taking initiative without being told what to do . Cleaning and cooking are core parts of this role. The goal is for the home to run smoothly and calmly, with minimal involvement from me.

There won't be any childcare responsibilities associated with this position. The household includes adults, pets, and elder support only. Physical Requirements
This role is hands-on and active. Candidates must be able to lift and carry household items (approximately up to 40 lbs) and be comfortable performing light to moderate handywork, such as basic home fixes, assembling items, changing filters, and small repairs. The role requires moving comfortably throughout a multi-level home and completing physical household tasks.

What Success Looks Like

  • The home feels calm, clean, and complete at all times

  • Tasks are handled proactively, not reactively

  • You see something that needs to be done and you do it

  • The home operates like an all-inclusive boutique hotel (yes, bougie, and intentional)

Schedule & Pay

  • Approximately 10 hours per week to start

  • A few set mid-day days during the week

  • Approximately $20/hour starting rate, with room to grow

  • Long-term role for the right person

  • Paid legally as a W-2 household employee

  • New York State paid sick time accrues per law

Core Responsibilities

Hands-On Household Operations

  • Maintain guest-ready entryway, living room, and kitchen at all times

  • Daily and weekly cleaning resets

  • Fully put away dishes and laundry

  • Maintain organized cabinets, closets, dressers, and storage areas

  • Manage household inventory, returns, and restocking

Cooking & Food Management

  • Grocery ordering

  • Simple, healthy meal prep for three adults

  • Kitchen and fridge organization

Pet Care

  • Pick up pet waste

  • Clean litter box

  • Refill food and water bowls

  • Monitor pet supplies and restock proactively

  • Must love dogs

Care Coordination (Elder Support)

  • Schedule and coordinate transportation to doctor appointments

  • Pick up prescriptions

  • Refill pill organizers

  • Coordinate any medication changes with homeowner approval

  • Coordinate (but do not independently spend) any funds belonging to the homeowner’s mother

Yard, Exterior & Seasonal

  • Perform routine yard work

  • Coordinate professional services if needed

  • Manage pool and hot tub maintenance

  • Handle holiday decor take-down and seasonal transitions

Autonomy & Systems

  • Follow and help maintain the household manual

  • Solve problems independently within clear guidelines

  • Spend up to $100 per week without approval for household needs

  • Operate without waiting to be told what to do

Communication Expectations

  • Contact immediately for emergencies

  • Avoid interruption during meetings; verbal check-ins are otherwise welcome

  • Provide updates via shared checklist and daily done list

Ideal Candidate

  • Fast-paced and assertive

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

  • Comfortable cleaning and cooking as part of ownership

  • Naturally proactive and observant

  • Finishes tasks fully

  • Comfortable working independently

  • Experience as a house manager, family assistant, or operations-focused role is a plus

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

  • Must be able to pass a background check

Deal Breakers

  • Waiting to be told what to do

  • Leaving tasks unfinished

  • Cutting corners or doing the bare minimum

  • Needing constant direction or reassurance

  • Animal allergies

Trust & Access

This role includes access to:

  • House keys

  • Household credit card

  • Household-related online accounts

High trust is paired with clear accountability.

Mileage Reimbursement

  • Mileage incurred for household-related errands will be reimbursed in accordance with IRS mileage rates

How to Apply

Please include:

  1. A brief introduction

  2. Answers to screening questions

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Seasonal work, Immediate start, 10 hours per week,

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