Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 10,529 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
Almost none of this job's tasks are the kind AI can help with or automate.
Tasks AI can't do much of
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Oral Expression
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Trunk Strength
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- Extent Flexibility
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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