What does a housekeeper do? Housekeepers clean and maintain guest rooms and public areas in hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues, ensuring guests have comfortable stays.. Find housekeeper jobs near you with average pay $14-$19/hr, required skills, and career path.
A housekeeper is responsible for Housekeepers clean and maintain guest rooms and public areas in hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues, ensuring guests have comfortable stays. Housekeepers clean and maintain guest rooms and public areas in hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues, ensuring guests have comfortable stays.
As a housekeeper, you can expect to earn between $14 and $19 per hour depending on experience and location. According to BLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a high job with medium scheduling.
Market rates for a housekeeper range from $14 to $19/hr. A typical housekeeper is responsible for Housekeepers clean and maintain guest rooms and public areas in hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues, ensuring guests have comfortable stays. Calculate your exact take-home pay or find current housekeeper openings on Indeed Flex.
To succeed as a Housekeeper, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
Here is a typical career progression for a Housekeeper:
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Clock in, get room assignment sheet from supervisor
Stock housekeeping cart with fresh linens and supplies
Begin checkout rooms - full clean and reset
Break - 15 minutes
Continue room cleaning - aim for 2-3 rooms per hour
Lunch break
Stayover rooms - lighter cleaning, refresh supplies
Final rooms, restock cart, complete paperwork
End shift, report any issues or maintenance needs
Hotel uniform provided. Clean, neat appearance. Comfortable closed-toe shoes.
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