How to hire a houseman

How to hire a houseman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step houseman hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the houseman you need to hire. Certain houseman 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 houseman 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.

   This list presents houseman salaries for various positions.

   Type of Houseman	Description	Hourly rate
   Houseman		$10-17
   Environmental Services Worker	The duties of an environmental services worker depend on their line of work or industry of employment. In a medical facility, their responsibilities revolve around preventing the spread of any diseases by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing areas, properly disposing of hazardous waste, and efficiently sterilizing equipment and apparatuses... Show more	$12-23
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Guest Rooms
   • Public Restrooms
   • Front Desk
   • Room Attendants
   • Linen Closets
   • Housemen
   • Clean Rooms
   • Customer Service
   • Room Service
   • Light Fixtures
   • Bed Linens
   • Meeting Rooms
   • Laundry Room

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and train new housemen's to hotel standards and regulations, all housemen duties and customer service skills.
   • Arrange table placing and setup buffets.
   • Clean elevators, glass and planters in public areas.
   • General upkeep of a large 4-star hotel are carried out by a small group of housemen.
   • Operate commercial washer and dryers; sort, wash, load, unload and fold laundry.
   • Store, issue distribute clear linen after examining launder items to ensure cleanliness and serviceability.

   More houseman duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your houseman job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A houseman salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a houseman in Georgia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level houseman usually earns less than a senior-level houseman. Additionally, a houseman with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average houseman salary

   $13.50hourly

   $28,086 yearly

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   Entry-level houseman salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average houseman salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$39,146	$19
   2	New York	$35,920	$17
   3	Washington	$35,470	$17
   4	California	$34,903	$17
   5	Colorado	$30,610	$15
   6	Illinois	$30,153	$15
   7	Nevada	$29,185	$14
   8	Maryland	$27,990	$13
   9	North Carolina	$27,413	$13
   10	Indiana	$26,857	$13
   11	Virginia	$25,894	$12
   12	Pennsylvania	$25,320	$12
   13	New Mexico	$25,140	$12
   14	South Carolina	$24,576	$12
   15	Missouri	$24,341	$12
   16	Alabama	$24,057	$12
   17	Florida	$23,973	$12
   18	Georgia	$23,894	$11
   19	Texas	$22,466	$11
   20	Mississippi	$22,182	$11

   Average houseman salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Rose Law Group	$38,281	$18.40	31
   2	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$36,927	$17.75	88
   3	Radisson Hotels International Inc	$35,940	$17.28
   4	Hyatt Hotels	$35,457	$17.05	147
   5	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$35,146	$16.90	6
   6	Skokie Country Club	$34,096	$16.39	2
   7	Rosewood Hotels & Resorts	$33,666	$16.19	3
   8	Capital City Club	$33,216	$15.97	2
   9	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$32,840	$15.79	22
   10	Brinker International	$31,464	$15.13
   11	Hunter	$30,690	$14.75
   12	SMS group	$30,316	$14.57
   13	Leisure Care	$30,311	$14.57	3
   14	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$30,052	$14.45
   15	Go! Retail Group	$29,966	$14.41	9
   16	Marriott International	$29,920	$14.38	386
   17	Big Canyon Country Club	$29,775	$14.31
   18	McNeill Hotel	$29,681	$14.27
   19	Doubletree	$29,681	$14.27	27
   20	NANA	$29,654	$14.26	28

4. Writing a houseman job description

   A houseman 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 houseman job description:

   Houseman job description example

   
   

   At Delaware North, we care about our associates' professional and personal wellbeing. We have a comprehensive benefits program designed to give our associates the comfort, safety, and stability they need to deliver exceptional service to our guests. All associates are eligible for benefits including weekly pay, employee assistance program, training and development, employee discounts, and flexible work schedules. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and tuition reimbursement are available for eligible associates.

   Responsibilities

   • Assist in the employee housing area with cleaning and laundry duties.
   • Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
   • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
   • Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. Distribute all recyclables into proper containers.
   • Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.

   Qualifications

   • Six months of experience in housekeeping preferred.

   Physical Requirements

   • Ability to lift, move, and maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
   • Ability to pull heavy carts and stock through the facility.
   • Ability to stand, bend, lift, and other ranges of motion for an extended time.

   Shift Details

   1st Shift
   2nd Shift

   Who We Are

   Southland Casino Racing, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 slot machines, live blackjack, craps and roulette tables, live greyhound racing and simulcast wagering. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

   At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

   Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find housemen for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any housemen they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level housemen with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting housemen 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 houseman

   Once you've found the houseman 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new houseman first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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