Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner
Also called: Environmental Services Aide, Environmental Services Worker, Housekeeper, Housekeeping Laundry Worker
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
What does a Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner do?
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
How to become a Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner
Training: A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner make?
About $35,510 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $27,640 and $48,570. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be a Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma.
Is Maid & Housekeeping Cleaner a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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