A professional who occupies and oversees house to maintain order and security of property and conduct necessary business transactions during temporary absence of owner, renter, or other occupant. Respnsibilities include:

• Monitors entrances to property and secures locks and other devices to prevent access of unauthorized persons.
• Answers telephone and doorbell, takes messages, and forwards information to employer as requested.
• Forwards or files mail.
• Pays current bills from designated funds and makes deposits to accounts as required.
• Cleans, vacuums, and dusts house, using vacuum cleaner and other housecleaning aids.
• Feeds and waters pets and takes ill pets to veterinarian for treatment.
• Inspects utilities, such as plumbing and air-conditioning, to detect problems requiring services of repairer and contacts repair establishment to arrange for necessary repairs.
• May care for swimming pool or grounds or perform other related duties.