A housekeeping job description involves maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and order in spaces like hotels, offices, or homes, with core duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing bathrooms, changing linens, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance issues, often requiring physical stamina, attention to detail, and discretion, with roles varying from general cleaning to supervisory management.
Core Responsibilities:
General Cleaning: Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, and cleaning spills.
Sanitation: Scrubbing and sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas.
Bed Making: Changing bed linens and towels, and making beds.
Waste Management: Collecting and disposing of trash and recycling.
Supply Management: Restocking toiletries, cleaning products, and linens, and managing inventory.
Equipment Care: Cleaning, disinfecting, and storing cleaning equipment.
Reporting: Notifying managers of necessary repairs, damages, or lost and found items.
Key Skills & Requirements:
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift (e.g., 25 lbs), move, and stand for extended periods.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
Time Management: Efficiently completing tasks within schedules.
Discretion: Respecting guest privacy, especially in hospitality settings.
Work Ethic: Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Variations in Roles:
Hotels/Commercial: Focus on guest rooms, public areas, strict protocols, and customer service.
Private Homes: May include additional duties like cooking, laundry, pet care, and running errands.