Average Housekeeping Aide Hourly Pay

Job Description for Housekeeping Aide

Housekeeping aides are employed by both large and small companies and regular families; those employed by companies often work for subcontractors of those companies which are in charge of janitorial services. Housekeeping aides are responsible for the cleanliness of their assigned areas and often take care of the companies' pantries that are used by their employees. Companies often provide hot beverages, such as coffee, chocolate and or tea, and housekeeping aides must make sure the supplies are always ready. They clean the employees' kitchens and restrooms, as well.

To work as a housekeeping aide, applicants will often have background checks and should have prior experience in related work. Those who work for families must make sure that supplies needed by the employers' household such toiletries, foods, drinks, wine cellars, and other relevant items are available, and may have to run errands for employers and/or take care of their children. Large households may have more than one housekeeping aide, or a supervising aide who trains and oversees junior housekeeping aides as necessary. Housekeeping aides must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other housekeeping professionals and clients as needed. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Seal, wax, and buff floors and hard surfaces.
• Assist painters and security engineers when assigned.
• Clean sidewalks, including sweeping, raking leaves and shoveling snow.
• Clean individual units when vacated or requested.
• Sweep, mop, wash, dust and vacuum designated areas.

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