How to hire a house manager

How to hire a house manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step house manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a house manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new house manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the house manager you need to hire. Certain house manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect house manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of house managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of House Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   House Manager	Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.	$13-22
   Residential Supervisor	This job varies depending on the building and tenants. They oversee all activities involved in the premises, as well as repairs, chores, and banking activities... Show more	$13-25
   Director Of Social Services	A director of social services or social services director is an individual who works with the community to identify the suitable programs and services. Social services directors provide overall leadership for certain departments within organizations... Show more	$19-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Autism
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Compassion
   • Direct Support
   • Group Homes
   • Early Intervention
   • Direct Supervision
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Mental Health
   • Residential Facility
   • CPR
   • Patient Care
   • Supported Living
   • Substance Abuse

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance authorizations.
   • Pass CPR, first aid, medication administration, and driving test.
   • Act as liaison to all agencies involve in services for consumers (DDS, DSS, SSA and day programs).
   • Enter relevant data in HMIS system on a timely basis.
   • Collaborate with guardians, parents, and DDS for individualize goals.
   • Develop planning for and present for two JACHO and one CARF accreditation processes

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the house manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A house manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a house manager in Arkansas may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level house manager. Additionally, a house manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average house manager salary

   $37,235yearly

   $17.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level house manager salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average house manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$46,040	$22
   2	Illinois	$43,613	$21
   3	Ohio	$42,818	$21
   4	New York	$41,252	$20
   5	Connecticut	$40,398	$19
   6	Washington	$40,263	$19
   7	Oregon	$40,162	$19
   8	Michigan	$39,807	$19
   9	Minnesota	$39,288	$19
   10	Maine	$38,332	$18
   11	New Jersey	$38,255	$18
   12	Massachusetts	$37,914	$18
   13	Maryland	$37,079	$18
   14	Utah	$36,526	$18
   15	Kentucky	$35,926	$17
   16	Pennsylvania	$35,486	$17
   17	Texas	$35,328	$17
   18	Georgia	$33,962	$16
   19	North Carolina	$32,840	$16
   20	Colorado	$32,628	$16

   Average house manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The American Musical and Dramatic Academy	$78,675	$37.82
   2	Salt Lake County	$47,814	$22.99
   3	California Institute of Technology	$47,375	$22.78
   4	University of Rochester	$43,824	$21.07	3
   5	Cornell University	$42,799	$20.58
   6	The Road Home	$42,402	$20.39
   7	Pine Street Inn	$41,933	$20.16	1
   8	Telecare	$41,455	$19.93	1
   9	Asian Americans for Equality	$41,449	$19.93
   10	Outagamie County	$41,439	$19.92
   11	Gaudenzia	$41,163	$19.79
   12	City of Richmond	$41,013	$19.72
   13	Kimmel Cultural Campus	$40,820	$19.63
   14	Boston College	$40,639	$19.54
   15	Orange County	$40,601	$19.52	1
   16	CARE	$40,265	$19.36
   17	East Alabama Health	$40,094	$19.28	3
   18	American Medical Association	$39,862	$19.16
   19	UC Hastings Law	$39,804	$19.14
   20	Brooklyn Community Services	$39,744	$19.11	1

4. Writing a house manager job description

   A house manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a house manager job description:

   House manager job description example

   All Hospital staff starting after March 15, 2022 will be required to have received, one dose of a single-dose vaccine or
   
   at least the first dose of a multiple-dose vaccine series, or have been granted a qualifying exemption, or identified as having a
   
   temporary delay as recommended by the CDC prior to providing any care, treatment or other services for the Hospital
   
   and/or its patients. The vaccine will be administered by the Hospital if the new staff member does not provide a valid
   vaccination card. Provides administrative and clinical oversight on an assigned shift and campus. Responsibilities: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Assumes responsibility for patient throughput to include bed placement as it relates to level of care and appropriate staffing. Identifies situations and circumstances that may impact risk and liability factors and refers appropriately by following the hospital's policies and procedures. Provides operational and administrative support to include patient care, facilities and emergency management. Serves as a resource to staff for clinical and regulatory issues. Qualifications: JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of emergency management protocols, risk identification and regulatory requirements. Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to operate medical equipment and administer medications. Ability to coordinate workflow with various departments. Ability to multi-task. Ability to lead and direct the work of others. Ability to provide a positive attitude, support the organization and work with team members. Must be courteous, kind, compassionate and caring.
   EDUCATION Bachelors Nursing Required 4 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Staff Required Licensed Registered Nurse Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
   STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
   Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
   
   CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
   Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.
   
   DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.#GoMethodist

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right house manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your house manager job on Zippia to find and recruit house manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting house managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new house manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect house manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new house manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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