Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
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.
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Salary Information
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners: $34,660 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Move materials, equipment, or supplies. | General |
| Clean facilities or sites. | General |
| Dispose of trash or waste materials. | General |
| Inventory materials or equipment. | General |
| Clean furniture or fixtures. | General |
| Clean equipment or supplies. | General |
| Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces. | General |
| Sort materials or products. | General |
| Operate garment treatment equipment. | General |
| Move furniture. | General |
| Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Clean building walls or flooring. | Development |
| Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety. | Development |
| Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Blink | Instant messaging software |
| Computerized bed control system software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Environmental Services Specialist | International Executive Housekeeping Association | Not Available |
| Certified Executive Services Executive | International Executive Housekeeping Association | Not Available |
| Certified Guestroom Attendant | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional | American Hospital Association | Not Available |
| House Cleaning Technician | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
| Master Certified Environmental Services Executive | International Executive Housekeeping Association | Not Available |
| Master Registered Environmental Services Executive | International Executive Housekeeping Association | Not Available |
| Mold Awareness Specialist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Services Executive | International Executive Housekeeping Association | Not Available |