Housekeeping Manager job description: duties, skills and qualifications.

Core duties

16

O*NET task statements

O*NET occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

O*NET-SOC 37-1011.00

Preparation

Job Zone 1-2 of 5

very little to some preparation

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS 2025–35

Median pay

$49,100

BLS May 2025

Data Government data groups this job as First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers (O*NET-SOC 37-1011.00). O*NET 31.0 lists “Housekeeping Manager” as a job title for this occupation only (evidence: O*NET job-incumbent data, employer job postings and user input). Figures on this page are for that occupation. TryHired has no separate career page for this title yet.

1. Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services. importance 4.4 of 5
2. Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces. importance 4.4 of 5
3. Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy. importance 4.4 of 5
4. Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. importance 4.4 of 5
5. Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary. importance 4.3 of 5
6. Plan and prepare employee work schedules. importance 4.3 of 5
7. Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised. importance 4.3 of 5
8. Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required. importance 4.3 of 5
9. Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts. importance 4.2 of 5
10. Issue supplies and equipment to workers. importance 4.2 of 5
11. Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering. importance 4.2 of 5
12. Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order. importance 4.2 of 5
13. Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information. importance 4.2 of 5
14. Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facilities, such as hospitals. importance 4.1 of 5
15. Recommend or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment. importance 4.1 of 5
16. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. importance 4.1 of 5

Work activities O*NET rates most important here: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates and Training and Teaching Others.

Also part of the job

Supplemental tasks O*NET lists for this occupation: less central than the core duties above, and not done in every job.

• Perform financial tasks, such as estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.
• Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks, such as removing snow and mowing the lawn.

Knowledge areas: Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Administration and Management, Education and Training and Public Safety and Security.

Software O*NET lists for this occupation: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint. These are examples O*NET records for the job, not a list of tools every employer uses or a checklist of what you must know.

• Education: BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education.
• Experience: BLS lists less than 5 years of work experience in a related occupation as typical.
• Training on the job: BLS lists no typical on-the-job training once hired.
• Preparation: O*NET places the job in Job Zone 1-2 of 5 (very little to some preparation). Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience.
• Licenses and certifications: not listed here. A license is a legal requirement set by a state; a certification is a credential from a private or professional body. Rules vary by state and employer, and a missing entry on this page does not mean none is required: check with your state's licensing board.

The most common answer among housekeeping managers surveyed by O*NET is a high school diploma or equivalent (43%).

Job title: Housekeeping Manager
[Company] · [City, State] · [Full-time or part-time] · [Pay range, where your state requires one]

About the role
[Company] is hiring a Housekeeping Manager.
[One sentence on your team and why this role matters.]

What you will do
- Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
- Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
- Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
- Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
- Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
- Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
- Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.

What we are looking for
- [Education: BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as typical for this occupation; set the level this role truly needs]
- [Experience: BLS lists less than 5 years in a related occupation as typical; adjust to this role]
- Strength in management of personnel resources, coordination and time management
- Working knowledge of Customer and Personal Service and English Language
- [Software your team uses, e.g. Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Office software]
- [Any license or certification your state or company requires]

[Schedule, benefits and how to apply]

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For First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers, the median annual wage was $49,100 in May 2025. The median hourly wage was $23.61. BLS estimates about 178,760 jobs in this occupation in the U.S.

BLS projects employment of First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, with about 30,800 openings a year over that period, including openings to replace workers who leave.

• Read a real housekeeping manager posting next to the core duties above. Duties it repeats, such as “Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and…”, tell you what that employer weighs most; anything it adds is specific to that team.
• Tailor your resume to the posting, not to this page: describe only housekeeping manager work you have actually done, with your own results.
• Prepare a story for each of the top-rated skills (management of personnel resources and coordination): a real situation, what you did and what changed.