House Cleaning Jobs in the United States
Bethany Home Inc
Waupaca, WI
Requirements: Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, vacuum, scrub) assigned resident rooms, tub rooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas, such as public rest rooms, dining room, entryways, laundry room, etc., daily according to facility procedures. Cleans walls, windows, mirrors, and bathroom fixtures, vacuums, washes tables, removes dust and cob webs from ceilings and ceiling fans, and dusts furniture according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
Lee College
Baytown, TX
Perform routine and specialized cleaning and dusting of building facilities including classrooms, restrooms, laboratories, offices, computer rooms, shops, and locker rooms. Under the guidance and direction of the Executive Director and Director, the Custodian will perform routine and preventative custodial duties on all college buildings.
Christian Living Communities
$19 - $20.95 Per hour
Littleton, CO
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Resort Lifestyle Communities
$16 - $17 undefined
Fitchburg, WI
You will receive great pay while working in a breathtaking community surrounded by servant-hearted Team Members and Residents who will feel like family. Health Savings Account (HSA), Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care (FSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
Delaware North
Buffalo, NY
The luxury lifestyle hotel offers well-appointed guest rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and two signature onsite restaurants, Patina 250 and Jake’s Café. Frequent standing, walking, climbing of stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and carrying; use of hands to operate cleaning equipment and complete scrubbing/washing duties.
The Laurels of Defiance
$12.5 - $15 Per hour
Defiance, OH
Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned guest rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures. Posts signs indicating a safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to guests, associates, visitors or others in the facility.
Ark Resources, LLC.
$14 HOUR
Rincon, GA
Maintenance Tasks: Perform minor maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, fixing leaky faucets, and reporting larger maintenance issues to supervisors. Cleaning and Sanitizing: Cleaning designated areas, which may include offices, bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
Amtec Human Capital
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Essential Functions:Perform janitorial cleaning of the shop, office work spaces, restrooms, break rooms and buildings. Clean floors in and around shop several times a day to maintain shop floor clear of debris.
Uline
Waukegan, IL
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 13 locations. From spotless warehouses to manicured lawns and walking trails, our Facilities team helps manage over 25 million square feet of property.
House Cleaning Jobs: Overview
The accumulation of dust, dander, mold, and germs can pose a risk to people’s health. But not all homeowners and occupants have the time and resources to maintain a clean environment in their home. That’s why they often rely on skilled house cleaners to sanitize surfaces, mop the floors, vacuum the rugs, and more. If you believe cleanliness is next to godliness, you might want to try searching for house cleaning jobs at Monster.
As a house cleaner, you’ll be responsible for the following:
- Sweeping, mopping, and washing floors.
- Dusting, wiping, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Vacuuming carpets and upholstery.
- Washing and folding laundry.
- Changing sheets and pillowcases and making beds.
- Thoroughly cleaning kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
If your cleaning skills go beyond residential homes, consider applying for these building maintenance jobs:
House Cleaning Jobs: Skills and Training
There are no specific credentials required for a house cleaning job. Some employers may prefer candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, but your willingness to learn on the job, undergo training, and receive constructive criticism is often more valuable.
If you don’t have any experience as a house cleaner or want to level up your cleaning skills, you can demonstrate your competency to employers by completing a certificate program. The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) offers the Professional House Cleaning Certification and House Cleaning Technician Training programs, which cover the science of cleaning and help you to build specific cleaning skills. Both programs require participants to complete coursework and pass an exam.
The skills and qualities typically required for a house cleaning job include:
- The ability to work with cleaning equipment, supplies, and chemicals.
- Attention to detail.
- Physical strength and stamina.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good time-management skills.
Update Your House Cleaning Resume
Your resume is a chance for you to market yourself to potential employers. You’d never leave a house-cleaning job until a home is spotless and organized. Treat your resume with the same care. Need to dust off your resume? You can use Monster’s cleaner resume sample as a guide to writing, formatting, and refining your resume.
Don’t hit that apply button until you’ve written a cover letter that introduces you to employers, discusses your professional experience, and demonstrates enthusiasm for the job. Our guide on how to write a cover letter can help you stand out from other qualified applicants.
Interviewing for a House Cleaning Job
A job interview is your opportunity to show employers that you’re the right candidate for the job. It also serves as an opportunity for a hiring manager to learn more about you. To best prepare yourself, familiarize yourself with commonly asked housekeeper interview questions and practice your answers in advance. For example, some of the questions you may answer include:
- Why do you want to work as a house cleaner?
- What cleaning chemicals are you familiar with?
- What makes a good house cleaner?
How Much Do House Cleaning Jobs Pay?
Maids and housekeeping staff typically earn $11.79 per hour. However, your pay could range from $10.07 to $14.73 per hour depending on how much experience you have and where you’re located.
When you use Monster’s Salary Calculator, you can insight into how much you can expect to earn in your area. Just enter your job title and location into the search bar for your median wage and a list of potential next career steps.
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