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Quality Inn Selinsgrove

Housekeeper

Selinsgrove, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Description Do you love transforming spaces into spotlessly clean sanctuaries? We're hiring a professional housekeeper to help us ensure our hotel guests have a wonderful stay with us. You'll perform ...

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Comfort Inn Richfield

Hotel Housekeeper

Richfield, UT · On-site

$16/hr

Do you love transforming spaces into spotlessly clean sanctuaries? We're hiring a professional housekeeper to help us ensure our hotel guests have a wonderful stay with us. You'll perform basic ...

Candlewood Suites Thornton

Housekeeper

Thornton, CO · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Description Do you love transforming spaces into spotlessly clean sanctuaries? We're hiring a professional housekeeper to help us ensure our hotel guests have a wonderful stay with us. You'll perform ...

Hotel Sutter

Housekeeper - Janitor

Sutter Creek, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Do you love transforming spaces into spotlessly clean sanctuaries? We're hiring a professional housekeeper/janitor to help us ensure our hotel guests have a wonderful stay with us. You'll perform ...

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Country Inn and Suites

Housekeeper

Columbia, SC · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

Job Summary We are looking for a professional Housekeeper to join our team. You will be attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Your goal is to create a clean and orderly ...

Mess Dont Stress LLC

Housekeeper

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17/hr

Ongoing training Job Summary We are looking for a professional Housekeeper to join our team. You will be attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Your goal is to create a ...

Mess Dont Stress LLC

Housekeeper

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17/hr

Ongoing training Job Summary We are looking for a professional Housekeeper to join our team. You will be attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Your goal is to create a ...

Woodlands Flagstaff M6 Llc

Housekeeper

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

$17.85 - $19/hr

Job Summary We are looking for a professional Housekeeper to join our team. You will be attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Your goal is to create a clean and orderly ...

Woodlands Flagstaff M6 Llc

Housekeeper

Flagstaff, AZ · On-site

$17.85 - $19/hr

Paid time off Job Summary We are looking for a professional Housekeeper to join our team. You will be attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Your goal is to create a ...

Mess Dont Stress LLC

Housekeeper

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$17/hr

Ongoing training Job Summary We are looking for a professional Housekeeper to join our team. You will be attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Your goal is to create a ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional housekeeper in the United States is $15.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a professional housekeeper?

Professional housekeepers are individuals hired to clean, maintain, and organize residential or commercial spaces. Their duties typically include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, and sometimes laundry or deep cleaning tasks. Housekeepers may work independently, for cleaning companies, or as part of hospitality teams in hotels or resorts. They ensure that spaces remain sanitary, orderly, and welcoming for occupants or guests. Professional housekeepers often follow specific cleaning protocols and may use specialized cleaning products or equipment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional housekeeper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Housekeeper, you need knowledge of cleaning techniques, attention to detail, and physical stamina, typically acquired through on-the-job experience or vocational training. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, eco-friendly products, and sometimes certification in housekeeping or hospitality standards is beneficial. Strong time management, reliability, and effective communication with clients or supervisors are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure high standards of cleanliness, client satisfaction, and efficient operations in residential or commercial environments.

What are some common challenges professional housekeepers face when working in private homes versus hotels?

Professional housekeepers often find that working in private homes can present unique challenges compared to hotels, such as adapting to the individual preferences and routines of homeowners, maintaining privacy, and sometimes working alone without immediate supervision or team support. In hotels, tasks and expectations are usually standardized, and housekeepers work as part of a larger team, which can make the workflow more predictable but also more fast-paced. Understanding the specific needs of each environment helps housekeepers deliver high-quality service and manage their time efficiently.

What is the difference between Professional Housekeeper vs Maid?

AspectProfessional HousekeeperMaid
CredentialsTypically requires cleaning certifications or trainingUsually no formal certification needed
Work EnvironmentResidential homes, hotels, estatesPrimarily residential homes
Job ScopeComprehensive cleaning, organization, sometimes laundryBasic cleaning tasks
Employer & IndustryPrivate households, luxury estates, hospitalityPrivate households, cleaning services

Professional Housekeepers often have specialized training and handle more comprehensive cleaning and organizational tasks, working in upscale environments. Maids typically perform basic cleaning duties with less formal training, focusing on routine chores in residential settings. The roles overlap but differ mainly in scope, credentials, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Professional Housekeeper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,900 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Hotel Housekeeper

Fairbanks, AK

Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge
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$17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Do you love transforming spaces into spotlessly clean sanctuaries? We’re hiring a professional housekeeper to help us ensure our hotel guests have a wonderful stay with us. You’ll perform basic cleaning duties like making beds, washing sheets, mopping, dusting, and ironing; you’ll also restock supplies and make sure restrooms and common areas are clean and orderly. Job seekers should be personable, organized, and enjoy working on a team.Compensation:

$17 hourly


Responsibilities:
  • Clean and arrange hotel rooms in accordance with our hotel’s standards prior to guest arrival
  • Write down what rooms were cleaned, report lost and found items and any damage or repairs needed
  • Mop, vacuum, make beds, change sheets, do laundry, stock rooms, and do other cleaning duties as assigned
  • Reply to general questions guests have during their stay
  • Keep common spaces such as the lobby, hallways, and restrooms clean and stocked with supplies

Qualifications:
  • Good understanding of cleaning techniques and products
  • Impeccable work ethic and excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
  • Graduated high school, received G.E.D or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of experience as a professional housekeeper preferred

About Company

This Alaska hotel offers friendly service and modern accommodations all within minutes of the airport and bustling downtown Fairbanks.