How to hire a Housekeeping Cleaner

How to hire a housekeeping cleaner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step housekeeping cleaner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a housekeeping cleaner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new housekeeping cleaner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your housekeeping cleaner job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a housekeeping cleaner for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect housekeeping cleaner also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents housekeeping cleaner salaries for various positions.

   Type Of Housekeeping Cleaner	Description	Hourly Rate
   Housekeeping Cleaner		$8-16
   Maid	Maids are individuals who perform domestic chores like ironing, grocery shopping, cleaning, and laundry. Primarily, maids oversee the maintenance of wardrobes, serve meals, and lay out clothes... Show More	$9-16
   Janitor	Janitors are primarily responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleanliness of the workspace. They are in charge of sweeping and mopping floors, wiping surfaces, and ensuring that the area they are assigned to is properly sanitized... Show More	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Light Fixtures
   • Guest Rooms
   • Cleanliness
   • Window Sills
   • Patient Rooms
   • Laundry Room
   • Office Buildings
   • Light Bulbs
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Polishers
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Mop Floors
   • Polish Furniture
   • Dryers

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train and manage several maids and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Maintain high standards of cleanliness with bakery machinery/equipment to detail outside of machinery as well as deep clean inside machinery/equipment.
   • Run errands such as taking laundry to the cleaners and buying groceries.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your housekeeping cleaner job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A housekeeping cleaner salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, housekeeping cleaners' average salary in mississippi is 41% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level housekeeping cleaners earn 47% less than senior-level housekeeping cleaners.
   • Certifications. A housekeeping cleaner with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a housekeeping cleaner's salary.

   Average housekeeping cleaner salary

   $12.23hourly

   $25,439 yearly

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   Entry-level housekeeping cleaner salary

   $18,000 yearly salary

   Updated June 1, 2025

   Average housekeeping cleaner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	Massachusetts	$33,454	$16
   2	New York	$32,502	$16
   3	Minnesota	$31,797	$15
   4	California	$31,560	$15
   5	Oregon	$30,776	$15
   6	Maine	$30,346	$15
   7	New Jersey	$29,931	$14
   8	Colorado	$28,757	$14
   9	Washington	$28,096	$14
   10	Ohio	$27,645	$13
   11	Illinois	$27,452	$13
   12	Wisconsin	$27,073	$13
   13	Maryland	$25,740	$12
   14	Michigan	$25,549	$12
   15	Utah	$24,910	$12
   16	Indiana	$24,345	$12
   17	Florida	$22,929	$11
   18	Texas	$22,676	$11
   19	North Carolina	$22,559	$11
   20	Tennessee	$22,539	$11

   Average housekeeping cleaner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	McCabe	$115,863	$55.70
   2	Aspen Snowmass	$36,690	$17.64	8
   3	Radisson Hotels International Inc	$34,993	$16.82
   4	Hyatt Hotels	$34,739	$16.70	156
   5	Wintergreen	$33,559	$16.13	2
   6	Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club	$32,191	$15.48
   7	h3 Technologies	$31,498	$15.14
   8	Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa	$31,403	$15.10
   9	Wequassett Resort and Golf Club	$31,219	$15.01
   10	Erickson Senior Living	$31,064	$14.93	20
   11	Grand Hotel	$30,727	$14.77
   12	Haynes International	$29,937	$14.39	15
   13	Wyndham Vacation Ownership	$29,857	$14.35
   14	Mission Regional Medical Center	$29,765	$14.31
   15	Daemen College	$29,496	$14.18	6
   16	Three Forks Ranch	$29,396	$14.13
   17	Biltmore	$29,310	$14.09
   18	Universal Health Services	$29,197	$14.04	74
   19	CAF Management	$29,136	$14.01
   20	Regency Nursing and Post-Acute Rehabilitation Centers	$29,123	$14.00

4. Writing a Housekeeping Cleaner Job Description

   A good housekeeping cleaner job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a housekeeping cleaner job description:

   Housekeeping Cleaner job description example

   We are a hospitality company that values our employees . We pay our Cleaning Attendants / Housekeepers a competitive wage of $15/hour - no experience needed. Our team also enjoys great benefits , including a 401(k), Hilton rates as low as $35/night at any Hilton property for our team members worldwide, and rates up to 50% off for their families and friends .

   Additionally, our full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, accumulated paid time off (PTO) after one year, and six paid holidays . Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading!

   
   

   ABOUT HAMPTON INN COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS

   Part of the Hilton family of hotels, our inn provides exceptional modern comfort for our guests. Located near the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, we have 104 guest rooms, a swimming pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. We offer an accommodating and peaceful experience for all who come and visit.

   Our amazing team members are the reason for our success. As an organization, we are dedicated to finding and growing top-notch talent who can consistently deliver the best hospitality to our guests. We strive to be a family-oriented company. Employee lunches about once a week, outings once a month, birthday celebrations, and plenty of opportunities for growth are some of the ways we show our appreciation for our incredible staff!

   
   

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

   Ask yourself: Are you detail-oriented and organized? Do you enjoy keeping busy in a fast-paced environment? Can you work independently with little supervision? Are you looking for a job that requires no experience? If so, please consider applying for this hotel housekeeping position today!

   
   

   YOUR LIFE AS A CLEANING ATTENDANT / HOUSEKEEPER

   This full- or part-time position works weekends starting at 8:30 - 9:00 am until assigned rooms are finished . It generally takes 8-9 hours to clean 12 - 15 rooms.

   As a Cleaning Attendant / Housekeeper, you are responsible for ensuring that our hotel rooms are cleaned to the highest industry standards. Using your keen eye for detail, you perform a variety of housekeeping duties that include emptying trash, changing linens, making beds, and cleaning bathrooms. You also dust each guest room and vacuum floors.

   You keep the cleaning cart stocked with all the needed supplies. Your exceptional housekeeping skills keep our hotel spotless and our guests comfortable and satisfied. You feel a sense of accomplishment in knowing that you contribute to our thriving business in a meaningful way!

   
   

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

   • Physical ability to do the job, including bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting 25+ pounds
   • Ability to stand for long periods of time

   No experience is required for this entry-level position! If you can meet these requirements and perform this housekeeping job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our hospitality team!

   Location: 84121

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find housekeeping cleaners for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your housekeeping cleaner job on Zippia to find and recruit housekeeping cleaner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with housekeeping cleaner candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new housekeeping cleaner

   Once you've selected the best housekeeping cleaner candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new housekeeping cleaner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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