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Bloomingdale's

Manager, Housekeeping

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$67K - $112K/yr

This role oversees housekeeping associates, maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the ... Experience within luxury retail, hospitality, healthcare, or large commercial environments.

Bloomingdale's

Manager, Housekeeping

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role oversees housekeeping associates, maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the ... Experience within luxury retail, hospitality, healthcare, or large commercial environments.

Bloomingdale's

Manager, Housekeeping

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This role oversees housekeeping associates, maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the ... Experience within luxury retail, hospitality, healthcare, or large commercial environments.

Bloomingdale's

Manager, Housekeeping

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$56K - $93K/yr

This role oversees housekeeping associates, maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the ... Experience within luxury retail, hospitality, healthcare, or large commercial environments.

Bass Pro Shops

Retail Janitorial Associate

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20.75/hr

The housekeeper provides cleaning services for the retail location. The Housekeeper must have ... Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to our customers and other associates.

Burlington Stores

Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

NY · On-site

$17/hr

Retail Sales Associates are important ambassadors of the Burlington brand, at the front lines in ... Assisting in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping * Assisting in ...

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How much do retail housekeeping associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail housekeeping associate in New York is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $18.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retail housekeeping associate?

Retail Housekeeping Associates are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of retail stores. Their duties typically include sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, taking out trash, and ensuring that all public and staff areas are presentable for customers. They may also assist with restocking cleaning supplies and reporting maintenance issues. Their work helps create a pleasant shopping environment and supports the overall customer experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail housekeeping associate?

To thrive as a Retail Housekeeping Associate, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic understanding of cleaning protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning agents, floor care equipment, and safety data sheets (SDS) is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are soft skills that help you excel in this role. These skills ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff, directly supporting the store’s overall success.

What are some common challenges faced by retail housekeeping associates and how can they be managed?

Retail Housekeeping Associates often face challenges such as maintaining cleanliness during busy shopping hours, quickly responding to unexpected spills or messes, and coordinating with retail staff to minimize disruptions. Time management and adaptability are key, as associates must prioritize high-traffic areas while also ensuring backrooms and restrooms meet standards. Frequent communication with store management and team members helps address urgent needs efficiently and ensures a positive shopping environment for customers.

What is the difference between Retail Housekeeping Associate vs Retail Stock Clerk?

AspectRetail Housekeeping AssociateRetail Stock Clerk
Primary ResponsibilitiesCleaning, organizing, maintaining store cleanlinessStocking shelves, managing inventory, replenishing products
Work EnvironmentStore floors, customer areas, cleaning stationsStockroom, sales floor, inventory areas
Required SkillsAttention to cleanliness, organization, basic safetyInventory management, organization, attention to detail

Retail Housekeeping Associates focus on maintaining a clean and organized store environment, while Retail Stock Clerks handle inventory and stocking tasks. Both roles are essential for store operations but differ in daily duties and skill sets.

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Retail Housekeeping Associate - Overnight, Herald Square - Full Time

Macy's

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$18.50 - $28.43/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Ensure the store is cleaned daily, including fitting rooms, restrooms, and common areas.

  • Perform duties such as distributing merchandise bags and boxes and carrying out customer purchases as needed.

  • Maintain a clean and safe environment by picking up trash, dusting, and maintaining floors and carpets.

Macy's rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 864 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 21 rated department stores

Job description


Be part of an amazing story
Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
Primary responsibility for the Overnight Housekeeper is to make sure that the store is cleaned everyday for our customers. Other functions that this position may include are distribution of merchandise bags and boxes and performing carry outs of purchase for customers. Perform other duties as needed.
Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. All schedules contain weekend shifts as part of the requirements. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual merit review
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
What You Will Do
  • Maintain customer service as the top priority.
  • Project a courteous and professional demeanor to all internal and external customers.
  • Cleaning and maintaining fitting rooms.
  • Picking up trash from registers, restrooms, offices, common areas.
  • Cleaning and re-stocking restrooms.
  • Dusting the sales floor (both high and low).
  • Maintaining the carpets and tile floors.
  • Ensure that shortage prevention initiatives are executed.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Who You Are
  • No Education Required.
  • 1-2 years direct experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers.
  • Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform
  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department.
  • May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision and climbing ladders.
  • Ability to use equipment including ladder, vacuum, broom/mop, high-speed buffer, pushcart, hand truck.
  • Frequently lift/move up to 50lbs.

About Us
This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macy's is also known for giving back to our communities. The magic of Macy's ultimately comes alive in our stores, and our store colleagues are the ones making it happen. They provide outstanding customer service, create a memorable shopping experience, and drive sales results.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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