ISCO-08 5152
Domestic housekeepers
39.6%
ADI · 213th of 433 · 95% interval 25.1–55.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 39.6% of the task time of domestic housekeepers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full39.6%
213th of 433 · interval 25.1–55.5
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time34.0%
226th of 433 · interval 26.8–41.4
Evidence38
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 27.0%L1Augmentation · 33.4%L2Partial delegation · 39.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
38 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 3.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 3.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Issue supplies and equipment to workers.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport the deceased to a funeral home or crematory using a van, hearse, or other vehicle.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Pick up and handle human or pet remains in a respectful manner.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Document divided remains to ensure parts are not misplaced.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Embalm, dress, or otherwise prepare the deceased for viewing.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain the cremation process to family or friends of the deceased.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 20 min | Trust and care |
| Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Place corpses into crematory machines to reduce remains to bone fragments using flame, heat, or alkaline hydrolysis.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pulverize remaining bone fragments into smaller pieces, using specialized equipment, such as a cremulator or grinder.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 23 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read documentation to confirm the identity of the deceased.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove jewelry, watches, or other personal items from the deceased prior to cremation.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sweep or vacuum the cremation chamber to retrieve remains for storage in an urn or other container.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean the crematorium, including tables, floors, and equipment.Crematory Operators · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 52 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facilities, such as hospitals.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports on activity, personnel, and information, such as occupancy, hours worked, facility usage, work performed, and departmental expenses.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Plan and prepare employee work schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Recommend or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Perform financial tasks, such as estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · supplemental task | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform grounds maintenance tasks, such as removing snow and mowing the lawn.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 39.6% | 51 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.182 | 32 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.585 | 37 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 76 | 68 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.157 | 47 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.029 | 54 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (51)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Driving instructors 5165 | 59.2 | |
| Cleaning and housekeeping supervisors in offices, hotels and other establishments 5151 | 55.3 | |
| Astrologers, fortune-tellers and related workers 5161 | 52.6 | |
| Travel guides 5113 | 43.6 | |
| Companions and valets 5162 | 36.8 | |
| Personal services workers not elsewhere classified 5169 | 36.4 | |
| Beauticians and related workers 5142 | 26.5 | |
| Hairdressers 5141 | 25.8 | |
| Undertakers and embalmers 5163 | 24.7 | |
| Cooks 5120 | 24.2 | |
| Pet groomers and animal care workers 5164 | 23.8 | |
| Bartenders 5132 | 20.2 |
Dashed line: domestic housekeepers (39.6%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Domestic housekeepers (ISCO-08 5152), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5152
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Domestic housekeepers (ISCO-08 5152)}
}Machine-readable
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