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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance (37-2012)

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.

At a Glance

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners earns a median of $34,660/yr with +0.4% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Facebook, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel.

Median Annual Wage

$34,660/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+0.4%

Annual Openings

194

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Knowledge (1)

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.

4.0

Technology (3)

Facebook

Category: Web page creation and editing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (5)

Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.9
Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

3.4
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

3.3
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.3
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.3

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