Housekeeper Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

In the hospitality service industry, a Housekeeper is primarily responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within hotel rooms and public areas. They take care of dusting, vacuuming, making beds, replacing linens, and cleaning bathrooms. In addition, they often serve as the main contact for guest requests during their stay, such as extra towels or bedding. Housekeepers are expected to follow safety and health guidelines to ensure the wellbeing and satisfaction of guests, thus playing a critical role in creating a positive experience for hotel patrons.

A Housekeeper must possess a number of skills, including attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong work ethic. They must be able to work independently but also as part of a team to ensure all rooms are cleaned and prepared to a high standard. Good communication skills are essential in order to understand and fulfill guest needs and to coordinate effectively with other hotel departments. Though not always required, certifications such as a Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) or Registered Executive Housekeeper (REH) are recognized credentials in the industry. Prior roles that might lead to a career as a Housekeeper include being a Room Attendant, Laundry Attendant, or Janitor/Custodian.

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Housekeeping

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Performs general housekeeping duties in residents rooms such as: vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces and sanitizes....

Maintenance Worker 1

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maintenance Worker 1 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. Pay rate: $32.43/hour on w2 United States, California, San Jose Jun 11, 2025 Job Title: Maintenance Worker 1 Location: San Jose, CA 95118...

Overnight Cleaner

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Room Attendant - Housekeeper

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Your Growth Path Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant Executive Housekeeper Executive Housekeeper Your Focus Greet guests upon interaction with a warm and friendly greeting....

House Cleaner by the Hour - $30/Hr

  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (14 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

House Cleaner by the Hour - $30/Hr (mountain view) compensation: $30/Hr Hello, Looking for good house cleaner in the Lexington Hills / Aldercroft Heights area. Looking for 1 cleaner who will work...

Moving out and looking for a house cleaner please

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Moving out and looking for a house cleaner please (cupertino) compensation: $30/an hour Moving out of a room/with bathroom and a kitchentte (sink, countertops, and cabinets). Looking for someone...

Housekeeper

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Housekeepers to join our TEAM!...

Maintenance Worker

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Maintenance Worker San Jose, CA 95118 Job Function: Skilled Trades Job Number: 408485 Job Description JSG is looking for a full-time Maintenance Worker for one of our clients in San Jose. This is...

Maintenance Worker II - Department of Transportation

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

As assigned, operates a motorized street sweeper in an assigned district, including driving to assigned routes to clean streets and gutters, and remove dust and litter....

Lobby Attendant

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 5 days ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Meal Prep and Light Housekeeping

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We seek a babysitter for one toddler starting on July 8, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The responsibilities include keeping the child safe and engaged,...

Housekeeper

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

- Sunrise Team Member At Sunrise, our Housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry functions in order to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families...

On-Call Commercial Cleaner Be First in Line When Contracts Land

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Duties Perform general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming surfaces....

Babysitter Needed for Two SWEET Kids: Drive, Meal Prep, VERY Light Housekeeping

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for a kind and fun babysitter to join our family and help take care of our 2 fun and creative children in Sunnyvale. Very light housekeeping and meal prep tasks are needed, as well...

Seeking German-Speaking Nanny for Infant with Light Housekeeping

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We seek a reliable nanny to care for our son Liam for 3 weeks starting June 11, 2025 until July 1st. The schedule is ideally Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. (I can be a little flexible with...

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Salary for Housekeeper Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Housekeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Housekeepers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
52.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.4%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Housekeepers in Santa Cruz, CA
None
48.2%
Less than 1 year
31.4%
1-2 years
14.7%
2-4 years
5.7%


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