Crimmins Private Estate Placement

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  • Location Greenwich, CT
  • Salary $45/hour - 50/hour
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Posted July 13, 2026

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