Housekeeper vs Janitor
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Pay
Housekeeper
$17.97 typical, an hour
Most Housekeepers earn $16.00 to $19.94 an hour.
From 1,898 postings that list pay
17,799 open jobs now
Janitor
$19.50 typical, an hour
Most Janitors earn $16.50 to $21.04 an hour.
From 3,855 postings that list pay
22,377 open jobs now
Janitors typically earn about $1.53 more an hour than Housekeepers.
What each one does
Housekeeper
- Clean and sanitize assigned areas according to facility standards.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors and furniture.
- Change bed linens, make beds, and restock guest supplies.
- Report maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards.
- Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment, carts, and storage areas.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Janitor
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, and common areas.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste.
- Dust furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
- Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
- Follow safety, infection control, and cleaning procedures.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Asked for in both
- Residential Cleaning1 in 10 Housekeeper postings, Fewer than 1 in 10 Janitor postings
- Customer Service1 in 10 Housekeeper postings, 1 in 10 Janitor postings
- Safety and Sanitation1 in 10 Housekeeper postings, 1 in 10 Janitor postings
- Cleaning ChemicalsFewer than 1 in 10 Housekeeper postings, 1 in 10 Janitor postings
More common in Housekeeper postings
- Laundry Services1 in 10
- Infection Control1 in 10
- Guest Service1 in 10
- Housekeeping SupervisionFewer than 1 in 10
More common in Janitor postings
- Commercial Cleaning1 in 10
- Window Washing1 in 10
- StockingFewer than 1 in 10
- Safety Equipment UsageFewer than 1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Housekeeper
- High School Diploma3 in 10
- Driver's License1 in 10
Janitor
- High School Diploma2 in 10
- Driver's License1 in 10
Open jobs
Housekeeper
Room Attendant
North Block YountvillePay not stated Yountville, CA, USHousekeeper Floater
The Mather in Evanston$19.75 - $21/hr Employer statedThe Mather (Evanston, IL)Laundry ServicesQuality AssuranceInfection ControlData Collection
Janitor
Sanitation
The Marzetti CompanyPay not stated College Park, GA, USGMPMaterial HandlingPPE UsageSafety and Sanitation
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