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Remote Housekeeper Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Housekeeping Aid

Mather, CA · On-site +1

$18.61 - $21.70/hr

Housekeeping Aids sweep, mop, scrub (machine) floors, vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture ... HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid ...

Entry Level Caregiver

Placentia, CA · On-site +1

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing * Laying out clothes and ... Training and support for our caregivers This is a remote position. Becoming a Caregiver ...

Companion Caregiver

Grover Beach, CA · On-site +1

$17 - $20/hr

Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation * Personal Care * Medication and appointment ... remote position. Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Becoming a Caregiver Professional ...

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Los Altos, CA · On-site +1

$18 - $22/hr

Light housekeeping of client's environment, including linens and making bed * Assistance with ... Transportation This is a remote position. Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Becoming a ...

Room Attendant

Los Olivos, CA · On-site +1

$20.16/hr

One-year Housekeeping experience * Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs. * Prior experience in a luxury hotel preferred * Ability to ...

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How much do remote housekeeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote housekeeper in California is $16.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Remote Housekeeper, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with cleaning protocols, often supported by prior housekeeping or hospitality roles. Familiarity with scheduling and communication apps, inventory management systems, and sometimes remote supervision tools is typical. Excellent time management, reliability, and clear communication help build trust and ensure expectations are met when working independently. These skills are essential for maintaining high cleanliness standards and client satisfaction, even without direct on-site supervision.

What is the difference between Remote Housekeeper vs Remote Personal Assistant?

AspectRemote HousekeeperRemote Personal Assistant
CredentialsNone required or basic cleaning certificationsAdministrative skills, possibly some certifications in office management
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, cleaning and organizing tasksVirtual office, scheduling, correspondence management
Employer & Industry UsageHouseholds, cleaning servicesExecutives, entrepreneurs, corporate clients
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

The main difference is that Remote Housekeepers focus on cleaning and maintaining homes remotely or on-site, while Remote Personal Assistants handle administrative tasks for clients virtually. Both roles may require organizational skills, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are some common challenges faced by remote housekeepers, and how can they overcome them?

Remote housekeepers often face challenges such as coordinating cleaning schedules with clients who are not physically present, maintaining clear communication, and managing expectations regarding cleaning standards. To overcome these challenges, it's important to use reliable scheduling and communication tools, clearly outline service agreements, and request periodic feedback from clients. Staying organized and proactive helps ensure that remote housekeepers can deliver quality service and build trust with clients.

What are remote housekeepers?

Remote housekeepers are professionals who provide cleaning and organizational guidance or support for homes and businesses without being physically present. They may offer virtual consultations, create customized cleaning schedules, or oversee local cleaning teams using technology. This role typically involves coordinating tasks, offering cleaning tips, and ensuring that cleanliness standards are met through remote communication tools. Remote housekeepers are especially helpful for property owners managing vacation rentals, second homes, or remote properties.
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What cities in California are hiring for Remote Housekeeper jobs? Cities in California with the most Remote Housekeeper job openings:
Infographic showing various Remote Housekeeper job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 60% Physical, 39% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,488 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

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This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Lodging operation; Fleet Readiness (N92); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Support Activity Monterey. MWR Recreational Lodging offers accommodations to include Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks, Vacation Rentals (Cottages, cabins, singles houses, townhomes, duplexes, mobile homes, hotels, apartments, and yurts) and Campgrounds.
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  • Performs varying degrees of complexity in cleaning processes for facility to include but not limited to lodging units, common areas, office, bathhouse, laundry facility, etc. Demonstrates proficiency related to daily service, checkout, deep cleaning, and special project cleaning assignments based on program cleaning standards.
  • Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors; dusts, polishes, cleans, and moves furniture.
  • Cleans walls, doors, ceilings, stand-up/ceiling fans, light fixtures, exterior of air vents, windows, sills, tracks, blinds and curtains.
  • Removes trash, places in dumpsters, and replaces liners.
  • Cleans washers and dryers and ensures machines are operational.
  • Cleans common area spaces to include bathhouses, vending rooms and ice machines, laundry rooms, elevators, break rooms, walkways, corridors, stairwells, office spaces, lounges, storerooms and storage spaces.
  • Places proper number of amenities in room to include consumables/non-consumables, linen, kitchen, and bathroom.
  • Removes and replaces bed linen, inspects mattresses and pull-out sofas, and moves/re-positions beds upon guest checkout, weekly, or at a guest's request. .
  • Cleans coffee makers, ice buckets, beverage kits, refrigerators, stove tops, cookware, utensils, cutlery, cups/glasses, plates, sinks, counters, ovens, ranges, cupboards, drawers, and microwaves to include proper programming of its respective clock/time.
  • Ensures dishwashers are clean and in working condition.
  • Cleans vanities, mirrors, hardware, cabinets/shelving, toilets, bath tubs/shower stalls, tile, and bathroom exhaust fans. Replaces bathroom terry and linens to include shower curtains.
  • Cleans irons, removes excess water and replaces as necessary, cleans ironing boards and replaces covers as necessary, cleans and ensures proper functionality of luggage racks and ensures proper numbers of clean male/female hangers are available in closets.
  • Ensures in-room guest directories are clean and organized; TVs are clean and programmed to proper channel and volume; alarm clocks are properly programmed with back-up battery and in room phones are clean, properly programmed, and in working condition.
  • Performs deep cleaning as required by program standards (e.g., on a scheduled basis and upon check-out of guests in "pet friendly" rooms and in rooms that had an ADA service animal), which includes, but is not limited to: defrosting the refrigerator, cleaning windows (inside and out), replacing and/or cleaning drapes, moving furniture and cleaning normally hidden areas, carpet cleaning (shampoo and/or spot treatment), cleaning walls/woodwork, and other such tasks.
  • Counts, sorts, inspects, and prepares linen for operational use.
  • Applies Blood Borne Pathogen criteria to determine potential safety concerns related to contaminated linens and applies appropriate NGIS protocols during daily service activity.
  • Completes maintenance requests for items broken, defective, or in need of replacing.
  • Performs basic, routine maintenance on vacuum cleaners by cleaning all areas and replacing filters as necessary.
  • Maintains the cleanliness, inventory, and organization of housekeeping carts and linen carts.
  • Reports any damages or valuables (e.g. large amounts of cash, jewelry, or confidential/sensitive
  • information) left out in the open by guests to the supervisor.
  • Reports any activity that appears unsafe, illegal, or suspicious to the supervisor.
  • Interacts professionally with guests and other team members, displays a positive attitude, utilizes effective communication skills, and assists guests to include answering questions concerning hotel facilities and provides information about on base and local attractions.
  • Communicates with the front desk when identifying lost and found items by annotating all relevant information to facilitate retrieval of the item for that specific guest.
  • Maintains key control for assigned key and reports any issues immediately to the supervisor.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • This position is required to do considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
  • This position may be designated ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or in the interest of national security and may be
    required to report for work when other employees are excused.
  • Must have ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor as unassisted lifting, moving and carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds is required.
  • Assisted lifting, moving and carrying in excess of 45 pounds may be required. May be required to climb/descend stairs and properly placed stepladders.

Qualifications
Able to apply general knowledge of cleaning procedures and proper use of cleaning equipment and approved, commonly used chemicals (including MSDS) and adherence to basic safety policies is required.
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Additional information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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