How to hire a room attendant housekeeper

How to hire a room attendant housekeeper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step room attendant 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 room attendant housekeeper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new room attendant housekeeper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your room attendant housekeeper job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a room attendant housekeeper for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect room attendant housekeeper 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 shows salaries for various types of room attendant housekeepers.

   Type of Room Attendant Housekeeper	Description	Hourly rate
   Room Attendant Housekeeper		$11-17
   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:

   • Guest Rooms
   • Cleanliness
   • Bed Linens
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Exceptional Guest
   • Customer Service
   • Room Attendants
   • Work Ethic
   • Polish Furniture
   • Room Service
   • Hotel Standards
   • Taking Care
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Ladders

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train and manage several maids and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Operate commercial grade washer and dryers.
   • Maintain cleanliness of all work areas ensuring consistent customer satisfaction.
   • Analyze every room individually to ensure efficient cleanliness as per requirement.
   • Use correct cleaning chemicals for designate surfaces according to OSHA regulation and hospital requirements.
   • Light and heavy duty cleaning on stoves, refrigerators, walls, and carpets.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your room attendant housekeeper job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A room attendant housekeeper 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 room attendant housekeeper in Florida may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level room attendant housekeeper usually earns less than a senior-level room attendant housekeeper. Additionally, a room attendant housekeeper 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 room attendant housekeeper salary

   $14.25hourly

   $29,635 yearly

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   Entry-level room attendant housekeeper salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average room attendant housekeeper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$38,196	$18
   2	California	$37,226	$18
   3	Oregon	$35,552	$17
   4	Hawaii	$32,338	$16
   5	Maine	$31,170	$15
   6	Colorado	$30,523	$15
   7	Arizona	$30,194	$15
   8	Wisconsin	$29,053	$14
   9	Illinois	$28,482	$14
   10	Utah	$28,351	$14
   11	Pennsylvania	$28,048	$13
   12	Nebraska	$26,553	$13
   13	Ohio	$26,440	$13
   14	Oklahoma	$25,602	$12
   15	Texas	$25,499	$12
   16	Missouri	$25,238	$12
   17	Kansas	$24,451	$12
   18	North Carolina	$24,392	$12
   19	Florida	$24,159	$12
   20	West Virginia	$23,862	$11

   Average room attendant housekeeper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Aspen Snowmass	$39,853	$19.16	15
   2	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$35,663	$17.15	130
   3	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$35,557	$17.09	155
   4	Radisson Hotels International Inc	$34,755	$16.71
   5	Hyatt Hotels	$34,397	$16.54	306
   6	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$34,327	$16.50	76
   7	Wyndham Hotels & Resorts	$34,129	$16.41	17
   8	Mandarin Oriental	$33,901	$16.30	10
   9	Lincoln Holdings LLC	$33,525	$16.12	4
   10	Great Wolf Resorts	$33,462	$16.09	61
   11	Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel	$33,392	$16.05	3
   12	DoubleTree by Hilton Portland	$33,374	$16.05	8
   13	Brasada Ranch	$33,080	$15.90
   14	Interstate Hotels & Resorts	$32,914	$15.82	1
   15	Hotel Services	$32,848	$15.79	26
   16	Thompson Hotels	$32,672	$15.71	2
   17	Wequassett Resort and Golf Club	$32,477	$15.61	2
   18	Holiday Inn City Center	$32,429	$15.59
   19	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$32,409	$15.58	28
   20	Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center	$31,951	$15.36

4. Writing a room attendant housekeeper job description

   A job description for a room attendant 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 room attendant housekeeper job description:

   Room attendant housekeeper job description example

   Job DescriptionLTD Hospitality Group is seeking highly motivated individuals with expertise in effective and efficient hotel operations. Our ideal candidates should exude a passion for the hospitality industry that will cultivate an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive within LTD’s growing portfolio of properties, we have an immediate opening for you to join our team as a
   Housekeeper/Room Attendant. The Room Attendant will be responsible for cleanliness, arrangement and supply of guest rooms in an assigned section. Clean and return vacant dirty rooms to a vacant ready status, and occupied dirty rooms to an occupied clean status. Cleaning includes lighting fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and windowsills and coverings, floors and carpets and kitchen area. Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses and writing supplies. Tidy guest rooms as required. Assist in general clean program by changing all blankets, bedspreads, and mattress pads every 60 days or to brand standard. Complete assigned daily room projects (thresholds, patios, etc.). Assist in the carpet care program by spot cleaning guestroom carpets as the room is being cleaned. Maintain a clean and orderly housekeeping cart. Report any material discrepancies beyond the scope of the Housekeeping Department to the Engineering Department via Front Desk hot log or work order. Assist in maintaining other areas of the hotel in a clean and orderly condition, (i.e. associate lounge, associate locker room, and back of the house area). Respond to guest requests and inquiries immediately. Maintain consistently high standards as outlined in the Self-Inspection. Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and or ability required. Have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Requires excellent attention to detail Must be able to move luggage, packages or furniture weighing up to 30 lbs. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. LTD Hospitality Group has taken pride in superior hotel development and management for more than 30 years and is a recognized leader managing top-performing brands under Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotel Group flags.LTD’s core values focus on people, relationships and opportunities. The LTD culture was established by the founding partners and to this day continues to guide the successful performance and profitability of our hotels, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness.
   The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a distinctive experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all of our associates. We also offer competitive benefits to ensure that a career at LTD is satisfying and rewarding in all aspects.LTD Hospitality Group is seeking highly motivated individuals with a desire for excellence and a service-oriented attitude. Our ideal candidates should exude a passion for the hospitality industry that will cultivate an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive and grow within LTD’s expanding portfolio of properties, we have an immediate opening for you to join our team as a Housekeeper/Room Attendant.
   
   The Room Attendant will be responsible for cleanliness, arrangement and supply of guest rooms in an assigned section. Essential Duties
   
   Clean and return vacant dirty rooms to a vacant ready status, and occupied dirty rooms to an occupied clean status. Cleaning includes lighting fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and windowsills and coverings, floors and carpets and kitchen area. Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses and writing supplies. Tidy guest rooms as required. Assist in general clean program by changing all blankets, bedspreads, and mattress pads every 60 days or to brand standard. Complete assigned daily room projects (thresholds, patios, etc.). Assist in the carpet care program by spot cleaning guestroom carpets as the room is being cleaned. Maintain a clean and orderly housekeeping cart. Report any material discrepancies beyond the scope of the Housekeeping Department to the Engineering Department via Front Desk hot log or work order. Assist in maintaining other areas of the hotel in a clean and orderly condition, (i.e. associate lounge, associate locker room, and back of the house area). Respond to guest requests and inquiries expeditiously. Maintain consistently high standards as outlined in the Self-Inspection. Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and abilities required:
   
   Have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Requires excellent attention to detail Must be able to move luggage, packages or furniture weighing up to 30 lbs. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. LTD Hospitality Group has taken pride in superior hotel development and management for more than 30 years and is a recognized leader managing top-performing brands under Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotel Group flags. LTD’s core values focus on people, relationships and opportunities. The LTD culture was established by the founding partners and to this day continues to guide the successful performance and profitability of our hotels, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness.
   The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a distinctive experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all of our associates. We also offer competitive benefits to ensure that a career at LTD is satisfying and rewarding in all aspects.
   
   Benefits
   
   Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match Group Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Hotel Discounts Generous Paid Time Off Training and Development, Opportunities for Growth, and Much More! For more information about joining the LTD family, please visit www.ltdhospitality.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting room attendant housekeepers 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 room attendant housekeeper

   Once you have selected a candidate for the room attendant 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new room attendant housekeeper. 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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