Housekeeper Job Description Template
Fill in your company, location, pay and requirements to get a complete housekeeper job description you can post anywhere. Copy it, download it as text or save it as a PDF.
Your job description
[Company name] is hiring: Housekeeper ([Job type])
Location: [City], [State]
Pay: $[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per]
Schedule: [Schedule]
Job summary
[Company name] is hiring a housekeeper in [City], [State] to keep rooms and common areas clean, comfortable and ready for guests. You will work with a team, follow a daily room list and take pride in the details.
Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare rooms to our standard: make beds, change linens, dust, vacuum and clean bathrooms
- Restock towels, toiletries and supplies
- Clean hallways, lobbies, break rooms and other common areas
- Use cleaning chemicals safely and follow the safety data sheets
- Report damage, maintenance problems and lost-and-found items
- Respect guest privacy and property
Requirements
- [Experience type]
- [Experience] of experience in housekeeping or cleaning (or none: we train)
- Able to work weekends and holidays when scheduled
- Attention to detail and able to work at a steady pace
- Authorized to work in the United States
- [Anything else the job needs]
Preferred
- Hotel, hospital or senior living cleaning experience
- Spanish and English
Physical demands and work environment
Standing, bending, kneeling and reaching for most of the shift, pushing a cart, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
Pay and benefits
$[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per], depending on experience. Benefits: [Benefits].
Schedule
[Job type]. [Schedule].
Equal opportunity employer
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
[How to apply]
Typical pay
Housekeepers are commonly offered about $14 to $19 an hour in 2026, more in large cities and hospitals. Check local pay and your state's minimum wage before you post.
Pay range checklist
- Give both ends of the range you would really pay, not "up to" or "competitive".
- Use the pay unit candidates expect: an hour for hourly jobs, a mile or a week for drivers.
- Mention overtime, shift differentials, per diem or bonuses separately from the base range.
- Check your state's minimum wage and any city minimum wage.
- Keep the same range in every copy of the posting.
- Check whether your state requires a range: pay transparency laws by state.
Tips for a housekeeper posting
- Say how many rooms a shift is normal; housekeepers compare workloads as much as pay.
- Put the pay in the first lines. Postings with a clear rate or range get more applicants, and many states now require a range.
- List only the requirements you would really turn someone away for. Each extra "must have" cuts the number of people who apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a housekeeper do?
Cleans and prepares guest rooms or patient rooms and common areas to a standard: beds and linens, bathrooms, dusting and vacuuming, restocking, and reporting damage or maintenance needs.
How many rooms does a hotel housekeeper clean in a shift?
Often 12 to 18, depending on room size and whether guests are checking out or staying over. Say your number in the posting.
Can I copy this housekeeper job description?
Yes. It is free to copy, edit and post on your website or any job board. Fill in your details above, then copy the text or download it.
Do I have to list a pay range in a housekeeper posting?
15 states require a good-faith pay range in job postings for employers above a set size, and more require it on request. Even where it is not required, a clear range gets more applicants.
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