What do they do?
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.
Also known as:
Chambermaid, Cleaner, Cottage Attendant, Environmental Services Aide, Environmental Services Worker, Guest Room Attendant (GRA), Housekeeper, Housekeeping Laundry Worker, Room Cleaner
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- High school diploma equivalent (41%)
- Less than high school diploma (34%)
- Some college, no degree (14%)
- Bachelor's degree (5%)
- Associate's degree (5%)
- Master's degree (1%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
People in this career often do these activities:
- Clean facilities or sites.
- Inventory materials or equipment.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
- Clean equipment or supplies.
- Dispose of trash or waste materials.
- Clean building walls or flooring.
- Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
- Clean furniture or fixtures.
- Sort materials or products.
- Operate garment treatment equipment.
- Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.
- Plan employee work schedules.
- Move furniture.
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
- Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities.
- Remove debris from work sites.
- Deliver items.
- Purchase products or services.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
Videos: CareerOneStop, USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
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