Perform any combination of tasks to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels, restaurants and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and arranging furniture. Salaries can vary widely between economy motels used for a one or two-night stay and the luxury resort hotels that are often a destination in themselves. Resorts and first-class hotels usually pay higher wages. Fringe benefits may include vacation and sick leave, medical and dental coverage and retirement plans.
Some employers pay for vision care and life insurance.
The occupation is expected to grow at an average pace. Openings that will happen due to workers leaving the labor market will account for about as many jobs as those produced by industry expansion. The hotel and motel industry depends on business and tourist travel and should stabilize or grow as the economy recovers. However, if the level of health care coverage for active and retired workers and their families remains stable, health care facilities should continue to multiply and expand. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank .