Light Housekeeping Job Description
Housekeepers are workers that keep homes, apartments or other living spaces like hotels rooms neat and organized. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for housekeepers will increase by 13 percent through 2016, resulting in the creation of 186,000 new jobs.
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Duties
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The specific duties of a worker responsible for light housekeeping may include making beds, dusting, washing clothes and dishes, ironing, sweeping, wiping counter tops, vacuuming and taking out the garbage. Usually, labor-intensive jobs like scrubbing a bathroom or floor, washing walls or shampooing carpets are not included in the definition of light housekeeping.
Employers
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Hotels and motels employ workers who perform light housekeeping to clean their rooms. Some housekeepers work for maid services and clean many different homes, while others work directly for one or more families.
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Hours
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Some housekeepers work only part time, while others work 40 hours per week. Often, the work of housekeepers is done during the day while homeowners or hotel guests are out of their houses or rooms.
Education
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There is no specific education required for performing light housekeeping, although some employers prefer applicants with a high school diploma or GED. An ability to follow directions, attention to detail and enough strength to carry light loads of clothing and trash, and to work standing up for long periods of time, are necessary for success.
Compensation
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In May 2008, the average hourly rate earned by light housekeepers was $9.76 with an average annual salary of $20,290, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In hotels, housekeepers often receive tips in addition to their hourly wages.
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