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Housekeeper job openings: Pay up to ₹19,000/month, benefits, and where to apply

If you want to start quickly in hospitality, facilities or residential work, the role of housekeeper is in high demand and hiring is ongoing in major cities. See how to get started!

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In under 10 minutes you’ll see the average salaries for the housekeeper profession, common benefits, top companies and sites, and a step‑by‑step guide to apply today.

Step‑by‑step to apply (hospitality/facilities)

Choose your route: hotel (chain) or facilities (outsourced).

Create accounts on 2–3 portals (Indeed/LinkedIn/Naukri) and complete your profile.

Search by city + term (e.g., “Hyderabad Housekeeping Attendant”).

Read the job description: scope, shifts, benefits, whether PF/ESI and meal are included.

Adapt your résumé (see sample below) for each vacancy.

Apply on the portal and also on the company’s official site when available.

Note HR contacts and follow up in the site/portal dashboard.

Interview: bring your ID, references and be ready for a practical test (room/bathroom cleaning in time).

Offer: confirm net salary, benefits, days off and location of work in writing.

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Step‑by‑step – residential

On specialized platforms, filter for live‑in or live‑out.

Clarify the task scope (cleaning, laundry, simple cooking, children/elderly).

Visit the place before accepting (inspect lodging if live‑in).

Finalize a simple contract with: salary, payment schedule, working hours, weekly day off, housing/food if included, increment and termination.

Where they are hiring now (channels that work)

A) Hotels and chains (direct hiring)
Taj (IHCL), The Oberoi Group, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, Hilton, Radisson and Lemon Tree frequently open positions such as Housekeeping Attendant, Room Attendant, Guest Service Associate – Housekeeping, Housekeeping Associate and Public Area Attendant.

B) Facilities (outsourced servicing hotels, hospitals and offices)
Sodexo India, ISS Facility Services and BVG India hire Housekeeping staff for clients across sectors (including healthcare and corporate). Good entry point for stability and predictable shifts.

C) National job portals
Indeed India, LinkedIn Jobs, Glassdoor, foundit (formerly Monster), TimesJobs, Shine and the Apna app all have active listings for housekeeping.

D) Public government platform (free registration)
National Career Service (NCS) – Ministry of Labour & Employment. Useful for formal jobs and to verify regional minimum wages and career guidance.

E) Residential/domestic (live‑in and live‑out)
Platforms like BookMyBai, KaamwaliJobs, Helper4U, Broomees and JobNukkad connect families and workers. For this modality, have tasks, hours, housing and days off formalised in writing.

Keywords the jobs use (search terms)

Hospitality/formal: Housekeeping Attendant, Room Attendant, Guest Service Associate – Housekeeping, Housekeeping Associate, Housekeeping Executive, Assistant/Executive Housekeeper, Public Area Attendant.

Residential/domestic: Housekeeper, House Maid/House‑Maid, Domestic Helper, Househelp; colloquially “kaamwali”.
Tip: combine city + term (e.g.: “Delhi Housekeeping Associate”, “Bengaluru Room Attendant”, “Mumbai live‑in housekeeper”).

Salaries and benefits (entry‑level and beyond)

Hospitality & facilities (formal employment)
National average for housekeeping/room attendant tends to be ₹13,000–₹19,000/month, varying by city, chain and shift.
Common breakdowns:

Delhi/NCR: often above the national average.

Tourist cities (Goa etc.): ranges near or slightly above average, with in‑kind benefits (meal, uniform and sometimes lodging).

Leadership (ex: Executive Housekeeper): higher averages, but depend on size of hotel and team.
Typical benefits (vary by employer): Provident Fund (PF), ESI/ESIC, bonus/ gratuity and paid leaves (CL/PL). Meals on‑site, uniform/ PPE and transport (or allowance). Training and promotional paths (Associate → Team Leader → Supervisor → Executive). Discounts on room nights/products (in hotel chains).

Residential/domestic

Live‑out (one shift): generally ₹8,000–₹18,000/month, rising in high cost‑of‑living areas and for “full” scope (cleaning + laundry + simple cooking).

Live‑in (24h): packages can reach ₹30,000–₹40,000+/month when housing and meals are included, responsibilities are wider and availability extended.

Regional minimums: Some states (e.g., Karnataka) publish minimum wages for “domestic helpers”. Use the minimum as a negotiation reference.
How to use it in practice: Note the salary ranges by city and ask for PF/ESI + meal + uniform as baseline in hospitality/facilities. In residential, detail tasks, hours, weekly day off and if live‑in, standards of lodging and food in writing.

Requirements and most accepted profile

Education: Basic schooling; short courses in professional/hospital/hospitality cleaning help.

Health & safety: Knowledge of PPE, chemicals and cleaning/hygiene techniques.

Organisation and pace: Ability to follow checklists and meet shift targets.

Service/etiquette: Especially in hospitality (courtesy, discretion; no advanced English required, but basic English helps).

Availability of hours: Rotating shifts, weekends and holidays are common.

Résumé model

Title: Housekeeping Attendant | Professional Cleaning (Hotel/Facilities)

Summary (2 lines): Housekeeping professional with experience in guest rooms and public areas, focus on standards, PPE and checklists. Experience meeting shift deadlines and reporting maintenance.

Experiencia:
Housekeeping (Hotel/Facilities) — City/Company — mm/yyyy–mm/yyyy
• Cleaned X rooms/shift; standardised bed, bath and replenishment of amenities.
• Cleaned bathrooms/public areas; proper disposal of waste.
• Checklist, basic inventory control and reporting of losses/damages.

Skills: Hygiene & safety (PPE), use of chemicals, room cleaning, basic guest service, teamwork.

Courses (optional): Professional Cleaning / Hospitality / Occupational Safety (short‑term).

Languages (if any): Basic English.

Quick interview tips

30–40 sec pitch
Who you are → experience → result → availability.
E.g.: “I worked 1 year in housekeeping, I clean 14–18 rooms/shift with checklist and PPE. I’m available for shifts and weekends.”

Show numbers
Rooms/shift, average time, low rework. Have 1–2 metrics ready.

Safety and PPE
Mention proper dilution, colour‑coded cloths and disposal. Shows professionalism.

Basic guest service (hotel)
Short script: “Good morning. May I clean the room now? It takes about 15 minutes.”

STAR model examples
Have 2 situations ready (found & lost items; solved a complaint; high check‑in peak).

Practical test
Clear cleaning order, mental stopwatch and final check (mirrors, drains, handles).

Questions they may ask
“How do you organise the housekeeping cart?”
“How do you deal with deadlines?”
“And if the guest is still in the room?”
Answer clearly, showing method.

What to ask at the end
Target rooms/shift, PPE/training, schedule/days off.

Personal presentation
Documents and references in a folder; clean appearance, short nails, punctuality (10–15 minutes early).

Mistakes to avoid
Saying “I just do it any way”, not knowing PPE rules, not bringing numbers, bad‑mouthing a former employer.

Residential version (live‑in/live‑out)

Detail the scope (cleaning/laundry/simple cooking) and confirm in writing hours, day off and if live‑in, housing/food.
Checklist before accepting the job:

Gross vs net salary and shift.

PF/ESI, bonus and days off (weekly and holidays).

Meal, uniform, transport and if applicable, lodging.

Location (specific unit) and scope of tasks in writing.

Initial training and probation period.

Best companies and sites (to get started today)

Hotel chains: IHCL/Taj, The Oberoi Group, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, Hilton, Radisson, Lemon Tree.

Facilities: Sodexo India, ISS Facility Services, BVG India.

Portals: Indeed India, LinkedIn Jobs, Glassdoor, foundit, TimesJobs, Shine, NCS (Government) and Apna.

Residential/domestic: BookMyBai, KaamwaliJobs, Helper4U, Broomees, JobNukkad.

Conclusión

Housekeeping is one of the fastest entry paths into the Indian job market.

Choose the channel that makes most sense for you (hotel, facilities or residential), tailor your résumé with the correct keywords, keep salary ranges by city handy and formalise benefits/conditions in writing.

With organisation and shift discipline, it’s possible to grow into supervision and related operations roles in hospitality and facilities.