- July 13, 2026
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Position: Part-time Housekeeper / House Sitter / Cat Sitter
Schedule: 2–3 days per week (specific days flexible/to be discussed), plus periodic overnight house-sitting and cat-sitting when principals are traveling
Location: Greenwich, CT
Salary: $45-50/hour depending on experience
About the Position:
A private family in Greenwich, CT is seeking an experienced, discreet, and highly reliable Part-time Housekeeper to help maintain their 10,000-square-foot home. This is a household with two full-time residents, frequent house guests, and periodic parties and events. The ideal candidate is smart, resourceful, polished, detail-oriented, physically capable of the demands of a large property, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Periodic overnight stays are desired to house-sit and care for two older cats (including daily administration of medication) while the owners are traveling.
Key Responsibilities:
Housekeeping & Cleaning
- Clean and maintain all areas of a large-scale residence (approx. 10,000 sq. ft.), including living spaces, guest quarters, and event spaces, to a consistently high standard addressing specific needs of high quality wood, stone and metal interior finishes
- Perform detailed cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, floor care, surface sanitizing, and bathroom/kitchen upkeep
- Maintain cleanliness standards appropriate for a home that periodically hosts guests and events
- Assist with pre- and post-event cleaning and reset
Laundry & Wardrobe Care
- Wash, dry, fold, and put away household and personal laundry
- Iron clothing to a professional standard
- Linens are planned to be cleaned by a professional linen service
- Handle delicate or specialty fabrics with appropriate care
Cooking
- Prepare meals for the residents as requested
- Accommodate dietary preferences/restrictions as communicated by the principals
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
Errands & Household Support
- Run errands as needed (grocery shopping, dry cleaning pickup/drop-off, deliveries, etc.)
- Support general household organization and supply management
House Sitting & Cat Care (Periodic, Overnight)
- House-sit overnight during periods of owner travel
- Care for two senior resident cats, including administering daily medication as directed
- Monitor the property and report any concerns to the family, property manager and security manager
Requirements:
- Prior professional housekeeping experience, ideally within a private household, estate, or luxury hospitality setting
- Comfort and experience working in a large, high-end residence
- High proficiency in spoken and written English
- Cooking experience/competence for everyday household meals
- Comfortable and experienced with basic pet care, including administering medication to cats
- Willingness and flexibility to occasionally stay overnight for house-sitting/pet-sitting during owner travel
- Discretion, professionalism, and respect for the family's privacy at all times