Description
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.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Independence
Work Styles
- Self-Control
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Independence
Tasks
- Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Work Activities
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Getting Information
Detailed Work 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.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Desktop communications software
- Electronic mail software
- Facilities management software
- Operating system software
Abilities
- Trunk Strength
- Extent Flexibility
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
Skills
- Service Orientation
- Coordination
- Time Management
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services ProfessionalCertifying Organization
American Hospital Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
House Cleaning TechnicianCertifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Type
Core
Certificate name
Master Certified Environmental Services ExecutiveCertifying Organization
International Executive Housekeeping Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Maintenance ManagerCertifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Master Registered Environmental Services ExecutiveCertifying Organization
International Executive Housekeeping Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $28,328 |
| Median (50%) | $33,671 |
| High (90%) | $44,132 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $34,858 |
| Mid Level | $46,235 |
| Senior Level | $50,208 |
| Expert Level | $42,355 |
Employability
There are currently 1,335,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,346,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 1%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 1%
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