Housekeeper: Duties, Pay & Jobs Near You
What does a housekeeper do? Clean and prepare rooms in hotels and hospitality venues. Find housekeeper jobs near you with average pay $14-$19/hr, required skills, and career path.
What does a Housekeeper do?
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 toBLS OEWS, May 2024, this role is entry-level friendly. It is generally a alto job with medio scheduling.
Key duties of a Housekeeper include:
- Clean and prepare guest rooms to brand standards
- Change linens and make beds
- Replenish amenities and supplies
- Report maintenance issues and lost items
- Maintain cleanliness of public areas
Key Facts: Housekeeper
- Average Hourly Rate$14-$19 / hour
- Industryfacilities
- Experience NeededEntry-level available
- Key SkillsAttention to detail, Time management, Physical stamina
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 orfind current housekeeper openings on Indeed Flex.
What are the job duties?
- Clean and prepare guest rooms to brand standards
- Change linens and make beds
- Replenish amenities and supplies
- Report maintenance issues and lost items
- Maintain cleanliness of public areas
What skills do you need?
To succeed as a Housekeeper, you'll need a mix of hard skills and soft skills. Here are the most important ones:
What are the requirements?
- Physical stamina for active work
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Weekend and holiday availability
Career Growth & Path
Here is a typical career progression for a Housekeeper:
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What is it really like being a Housekeeper?
The Good
- Daytime hours at most hotels (8 AM - 4 PM is typical)
- Tips from hotel guests can add $2-5/hr to your earnings
- Predictable routine once you learn the system
- Many hotels offer benefits even for part-time workers
The Challenging
- Physically demanding: making beds, lifting mattresses, and bending repeatedly
- Tight room quotas (12-16 rooms/day) create time pressure
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals requires proper precautions
Best For: People who want daytime hotel work, appreciate a structured routine, and are comfortable with physically active roles.
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A Day in the Life of a Housekeeper
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
- •Develop a room-cleaning routine for consistency and speed
- •Make beds first - it transforms the room immediately
- •Check under beds and in drawers for guest items
- •Report maintenance issues right away - it reflects on your work
- Comfortable non-slip shoes
- Hair tie
- Small notepad for notes
Hotel uniform provided. Clean, neat appearance. Comfortable closed-toe shoes.
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