Housekeeper Jobs in California

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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Warehouse Janitorial Cleaner

  • ABM Industries
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 5 days ago

Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. Follow assigned work schedules, route cards as directed. Report any barriers....

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Janitorial Cleaner

  • ABM Industries
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing floors and surfaces Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenish supplies, and ensure hygiene standards are met...

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Environmental Services / Housekeeping - FT Evening

  • 10000 Sanford
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate....

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Seasonal Part Time Houseperson - WorldMark Clear Lake Resort

  • Travel Leisure Resort Development Inc
  • Clearlake, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Clearlake, CA
  • 1 hour ago

This role will aid Housekeeper(s) by preparing units for cleaning upon guest departure, in the most efficient and effective manner possible while maintaining the company's expected high quality standards...

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Housekeeper

  • Aerotek
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Camarillo, CA
  • 1 hour ago

EVS Technician /Janitor Job Description: Night Shift 11pm-7:30am 40 hours Pay $24 Weekly pay Location: Oxnard Contract to hire Key Responsibilities: Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of...

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Housekeeping Attendant - Part Time (20 34.5 Hours) Navy Lodge North Island

  • Navy Exchange Service Command
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Operates cleaning equipment e.g. vacuum cleaner carpet cleaner waxer and polisher. Empties wastebaskets dusts waxes and polishes room furniture....

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Houseperson

  • Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

HOUSEPERSON Hyatt House Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa US - CA - San Diego HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY Hourly/Entry Level Employee Full-time Hourly US Dollar (USD) pay basis Req ID: SAN035341...

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Part-Time Housekeeper

  • Island Hospitality Management
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Requirements: Provide basic housekeeping duties including changing the sheets, changing and arranging the towels, restocking toilet supplies, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning, and rearranging the room after...

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Houseperson Associate

  • SpringHill Suites Belmont Redwood Shores
  • Belmont, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Belmont, CA
  • 1 hour ago

plan your day efficiently Report room maintenance to the front desk staff and other team members Know the difference between light touch' and full clean' and know how to complete both effectively Vacuum...

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House Person - Housekeeping

  • Peregrine Hospitality
  • CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • CA
  • 1 hour ago

Vacuum guest corridors. Assist Housekeeping as needed (i.e. bedboards, roll-aways, flip beds, etc.) Deliver any clean linen to assigned sections, if applicable....

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Facilities Custodian and Housekeeping Staff - West Sacramento

  • Blue Bottle Coffee
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago

You Will: Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces....

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House Cleaner - Limpiador de casas

  • Allways Bee Cleaning
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 hour ago

un House Cleaner - Limpiador de casas (petaluma) Allways Bee Cleaning compensation: Minimum wage for 30 days, increase to $19/hour after 30 days employment type: experience level: mid level job...

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Part-Time Housekeeping & Operations (Janitorial) (Early Morning)

  • KDS Kohl's, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Role Specific Information Required 6:00am Start Job Description About the Role In this role, you will ensure a safe and clean environment in all areas of the store. You will perform daily store...

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Night Cleaner

  • Universal Parks & Resorts
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Dusting furniture, light fixtures, handrails, props, etc. and removing gum and cleaning carpets in the attraction venues....

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Housekeeper

  • Fine Hospitality Group LLC
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Requirements: Customer Service experience in any service establishment. Ability to speak English fluently. Medically fit; in overall good general health Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50...

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Housekeeper Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Housekeepers in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
51.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.0%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Associate's Degree
10.9%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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


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