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

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is projected to Decline 2 percent from 2022 to 2032

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • -2%

    Change

    Ranks #62 in job growth rate
    4,280

    Job Openings

    Ranks #13 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • 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%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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:

O*NET OnLine 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

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