How to hire a housekeeping inspector

How to hire a housekeeping inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step housekeeping inspector hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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

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   Hiring the perfect housekeeping inspector 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 housekeeping inspectors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Housekeeping Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Housekeeping Inspector		$12-19
   Maid	Maids are individuals who perform domestic chores like ironing, grocery shopping, cleaning, and laundry. Primarily, maids oversee the maintenance of wardrobes, serve meals, and lay out clothes... Show more	$9-16
   Environmental Services Aide	An environmental services aide is responsible for supporting the community programs and efforts for nature sustainability and assisting the citizens with their needs and concerns. Environmental services aides are also usually employed in health care centers to help patients and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the facilities... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Room Attendants
   • Guest Rooms
   • Clean Rooms
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Front Desk
   • OSHA
   • Quality Standards
   • Linen Room
   • Exceptional Guest
   • Inspection Results
   • Hotel Standards
   • Good Communication
   • Room Inspections

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Prepare reports concerning room occupancy, payroll expenses, and department expenses.
   • Prepare daily tasks for housekeepers, housemen, engineering team, and mini bar staffs.
   • Train new employees on equipment such as floor scrubbers, battery room, and housekeeping tasks.
   • Assist in supervising housekeeping department including but not limit to housekeepers, housemen, team leaders, and office.
   • Prepare weekly schedules, update job descriptions as required and assist in assuring staffing and payroll controls conform to productivity standards.
   • Inspect every room individually to ensure efficient cleanliness as per requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the housekeeping inspector job description is a good way to get more applicants. A housekeeping inspector 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 housekeeping inspector in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level housekeeping inspector. Additionally, a housekeeping inspector with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average housekeeping inspector salary

   $15.60hourly

   $32,438 yearly

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   Entry-level housekeeping inspector salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average housekeeping inspector salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$38,662	$19
   2	California	$38,014	$18
   3	Washington	$37,046	$18
   4	Alaska	$36,651	$18
   5	Colorado	$33,389	$16
   6	Utah	$33,325	$16
   7	Idaho	$31,462	$15
   8	Illinois	$30,503	$15
   9	Florida	$29,014	$14
   10	New Jersey	$28,599	$14
   11	Virginia	$28,507	$14
   12	Texas	$28,337	$14
   13	Pennsylvania	$28,009	$13
   14	Ohio	$27,578	$13
   15	North Carolina	$27,203	$13
   16	Nebraska	$26,956	$13
   17	South Carolina	$26,934	$13
   18	Kansas	$25,544	$12

   Average housekeeping inspector salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Monarch Casino & Resort	$38,192	$18.36	7
   2	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$38,006	$18.27	27
   3	Hilton Grand Vacations	$37,996	$18.27	49
   4	Hyatt Hotels	$37,418	$17.99	87
   5	Xanterra	$35,833	$17.23	15
   6	Penn National Gaming	$35,355	$17.00
   7	Sandia Resort & Casino	$34,567	$16.62
   8	Remote	$33,702	$16.20
   9	Under Canvas	$33,630	$16.17	24
   10	Vacasa	$33,621	$16.16	54
   11	The High Companies	$33,589	$16.15	4
   12	Marriott International	$33,444	$16.08	374
   13	Aimbridge Hospitality	$33,433	$16.07
   14	Alterra Mountain	$33,405	$16.06
   15	Benchmark Hospitally	$33,308	$16.01
   16	Capital Vacations	$33,307	$16.01	15
   17	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$33,282	$16.00
   18	Midas Hospitality	$33,279	$16.00	7
   19	Sage Hospitality Group	$33,279	$16.00	11
   20	Vail Resorts	$33,251	$15.99	109

4. Writing a housekeeping inspector job description

   A housekeeping inspector 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a housekeeping inspector job description:

   Housekeeping inspector job description example

   A Housekeeping Inspector is responsible for inspecting designated guest rooms and/or public areas in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
   What will I be doing?
   
   As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you would be responsible inspecting designated guest rooms and/or public areas in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   Inspect rooms, verify and report status and/or discrepancies of rooms and enter into property management system (as needed) Complete work orders, as needed Perform Room Attendant and/or Houseperson duties, as needed Assist in training Room Attendants, as needed Respond to special guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
   What are we looking for?
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability
   What will it be like to work for Hilton?
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right housekeeping inspector 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 housekeeping inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit housekeeping inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit housekeeping inspectors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 housekeeping inspector

   Once you've found the housekeeping inspector candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new housekeeping inspector. 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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