A housekeeping job involves maintaining cleanliness and order in residential, commercial, or hospitality settings through tasks like cleaning rooms, sanitizing bathrooms, making beds, and managing laundry. Key duties include cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, vacuuming or mopping floors, taking out trash, and replenishing supplies like toiletries and linens. Housekeepers must also report maintenance issues, follow safety protocols, and often work independently to ensure a high standard of hygiene.