How to hire a maid housekeeper

How to hire a maid housekeeper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step maid housekeeper hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the maid housekeeper you need to hire. Certain maid housekeeper 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a maid housekeeper to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a maid housekeeper that fits the bill.

   This list presents maid housekeeper salaries for various positions.

   Type of Maid Housekeeper	Description	Hourly rate
   Maid Housekeeper		$10-17
   Guest Room Attendant	A guest room attendant's main specialty is in servicing and cleaning guest rooms. Your job as a room attendant is to ensure that all rooms and bathrooms are made inviting and clean for guests... Show more	$10-16
   Room Attendant	A room attendant is responsible for managing guest rooms, ensuring its safety and comfortability for the guests. Room attendants' duties include maintaining the cleanliness of rooms by following cleaning schedules, inspecting the furniture and other room items, reporting any damaged furniture for immediate replacement, replacing bed and bathroom amenities, restocking foods and emptying trash containers, and responding to guests' inquiries and requests... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Taking Care
   • Fold Laundry
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Window Sills
   • Customer Service
   • Kitchen Appliances
   • Polish Furniture
   • Mop Floors
   • Guest Rooms
   • Clean Ashtrays
   • Sterilizers
   • Polish Floors
   • Light Fixtures
   • WAX Floors

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train and manage several maids and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Prioritize and update room status after approving cleanliness and condition in accordance with departmental standards to meet customer satisfaction.
   • Operate washers and dryers according to recommend capacity and other manufacturers' guidelines.

   More maid housekeeper duties

3. Make a budget

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

   Average maid housekeeper salary

   $13.61hourly

   $28,307 yearly

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   Entry-level maid housekeeper salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average maid housekeeper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$36,656	$18
   2	Washington	$35,258	$17
   3	Massachusetts	$34,652	$17
   4	California	$32,923	$16
   5	District of Columbia	$30,648	$15
   6	Arizona	$30,372	$15
   7	Nevada	$30,252	$15
   8	Illinois	$30,135	$14
   9	New Jersey	$29,177	$14
   10	Colorado	$28,992	$14
   11	Connecticut	$28,211	$14
   12	Maryland	$27,706	$13
   13	Delaware	$26,524	$13
   14	Virginia	$26,298	$13
   15	Nebraska	$25,860	$12
   16	Tennessee	$24,550	$12
   17	South Dakota	$24,225	$12
   18	North Carolina	$23,685	$11
   19	Indiana	$23,638	$11
   20	Florida	$23,254	$11

   Average maid housekeeper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Grand Hotel	$30,931	$14.87
   2	Three Forks Ranch	$30,856	$14.83
   3	Driftwood Hospitality Management	$29,575	$14.22	29
   4	Sensory	$29,474	$14.17
   5	Newport Restaurant Group	$29,459	$14.16
   6	Clear Choice USA	$29,114	$14.00
   7	A.C.S.	$29,114	$14.00
   8	Household Management	$29,113	$14.00
   9	You've Got MAIDS	$29,094	$13.99	42
   10	Maid Right	$29,090	$13.99	17
   11	Maid Brigade	$29,085	$13.98	50
   12	MaidPro	$29,019	$13.95	79
   13	American Hospitality Group	$28,912	$13.90	6
   14	SDA	$28,889	$13.89
   15	Resort	$28,877	$13.88
   16	Cleo	$28,831	$13.86
   17	Fontainebleau Miami Beach	$27,562	$13.25	5
   18	Hilton	$27,506	$13.22	303
   19	Bradley	$26,813	$12.89
   20	Homecare	$26,538	$12.76

4. Writing a maid housekeeper job description

   A job description for a maid housekeeper role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a maid housekeeper job description:

   Maid housekeeper job description example

   Looking for "housekeepers/maids/janitorial" to join our team.Check out our website - MaidintheUSA.com We've been keeping Los Angeles clean for over 29 years!

   We offer flexibility with your schedule. Part-time to full-time hours. We are 7 days a week so we work with your schedule - for just a couple of days, just weekends, or looking for a full schedule.

   Hiring for Hollywood/W Hollywood, Valley areas and some West Side.

   Hourly Rate: $17.00 + mileage (between client to client only) Cleaning supplies/tools supplied

   Part-Time (some full-time) - Residential, Office/Commercial, Porter cleans - 7 days a week.

   Please include your email/phone number so an application can be emailed to you and/or we can contact you to do a quick over-the-phone interview and get you on board.

   Having 1+ years of cleaning experience in either or both Janitorial and Housekeeping is a plus! If you don't have experience, having a "can do" attitude is also a plus. We are always happy to train the right candidate with related work experience.

   Need to be: professional, and enjoy cleaning indoors (sometimes outdoors)

   Good communication skills needed - speak/read English required (broken English acceptable)

   Required:

   Own a reliable car and have a "VALID" Driver's License (mileage paid) and insurance. Don't apply if you don't have a vehicle . There is traveling between clients with your supplies involved.

   Must have US Work authorization and supporting documents

   Agree to and pass a criminal background check

   Show proof of Covid vaccination (and Boosters) Don't apply if you are not .. Our client's request it.

   Please Include your email/phone number so an application can be emailed to you and/or be contacted by phone for a quick interview.

   Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $17.00/hour.

   About Maid in the USA, llc: Welcome to Maid in the USA where we have been keeping Los Angeles Clean since 1992. We are the #1 Cleaning Service in all of LA. We have a long roster of very happy clients and work with the best cleaners in the business. We pride ourselves on great customer service and excellent cleaning which has earned us 4.5 stars on Yelp and the #1 ranked cleaning service on Citysearch, myfoxla.com and numerous other review sites. Want a beautifully cleaned home or business? Stop stressing and let us take care of the details. We would love to hear from you and have you join the thousands of already happy customers. Learn more about us at maidintheusa.com.

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find maid housekeepers 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 maid housekeepers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level maid housekeepers 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 maid housekeeper job on Zippia to find and recruit maid housekeeper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit maid housekeepers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 maid housekeeper

   Once you have selected a candidate for the maid housekeeper position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new maid housekeeper. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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