O*NET-SOC 37-2012.00

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 1 – Little or no preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresNo previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.1208/2020
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2020
Time Management2.B.5.a3.008/2020
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a2.8808/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.7508/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.7508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.1208/2020
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.008/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.008/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.008/2020
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.008/2020
Stamina1.A.3.b.13.008/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.Core8508/2020
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.Core8508/2020
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.Core8808/2020
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.Core8808/2020
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.Core8808/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.0511/2023
Conventional4.5611/2023
Social2.4811/2023
Enterprising1.5711/2023
Artistic1.4111/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.