Housekeeping Job Description
Housekeeping
provides assistance to the FM and AFM in managing all administrative functions, security issues and facility services and any other administrative functions as deemed by Client.
Housekeeping Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective housekeeping job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included housekeeping job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Cleans the building by conventional sweeping methods using vacuum cleaners, dusting cloths, cleaning cloths, and similar materials and equipment
Uses power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets
Clean guest suites thoroughly and timely to maintain the hotel's standards
Performs a safety and mechanical check of equipment
Connects/disconnects batteries to the charging equipment and will add water to batteries as per RSC policies and procedures
Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, , are properly stored at all times
Perform general cleaning duties in public areas of the Casino Facility
Attend and participate in daily pre-shift meetings
Complete housekeeping and other duties as required or assigned
Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap
Housekeeping Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Housekeeping
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, 9001, ISO, MRPT, CTS, OSHA, AED, US, LEED
Education for Housekeeping
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the housekeeping job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Business/Administration, Education, General Education, English, Management, Tourism, Supervision, Hotel Management
Skills for Housekeeping
Desired skills for housekeeping include:
Practices and procedures the laws
Regulations
Guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Equipment
Various computer software programs
Excel
Outlook
Hotel
Contract administration and office procedures
Materials
Desired experience for housekeeping includes:
Able to reach and work over your head
Able to accomplish blood borne pathogens cleanup
Able to clean in bent and stooped positions
Able to work off of ladders safely
Must be able to work alone without constant supervision
Must be able to work with standard cleaning chemicals
Housekeeping Examples
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Housekeeping Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a housekeeping. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for housekeeping
- Removes minor clogs in restroom plumbing appliances
- Job functions to include processing all laundry in compliance with company standards
- Utilize the property management system to check in guests and check out guests and or provide any guest requested or law enforcement assistance
- Ensure guest satisfaction and provide ultimate service
- Clean all guest suites (in the necessary order)
- Stock cart with the appropriate linens and supplies needed for the day
- Report all requests from guests, damages and extraordinary dirty suites, maintenance issues, to the Supervisor
- Maintain the housekeeping cart in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
- Drives a tugger with carts carrying trash containers throughout the facility picking up trash
- Drives to the compactor and the baler, dumps the trash, compacts the trash and bales the plastic
Qualifications for housekeeping
- High School diploma or equivalent, required - or ability to obtain GED within 6 months with financial assistance
- Must possess a friendly and outgoing attitude
- General Housekeeping knowledge
- Must have the ability to repeatedly bend/stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, pushing/pulling and reach above shoulder level
- Must be able to carry and lift up to 25 lbs
- Must be able to be on feet for a period of up to 4 hours in length
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a housekeeping. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for housekeeping
- Cleans up warehouse spills, which may include Hazardous Material spills as per RSC policies and procedures
- Uses the battery changer machine to change batteries in all battery powered industrial trucks as per RSC policies and procedures
- Keeps the battery charging area neat and clean
- Empty and sanitize ash trays daily
- Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, disinfecting
- Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers
- Respond promptly to requests
- Clean patient rooms, clean bathrooms, remove trash, disinfect all surfaces, make beds, replace room service items, clean common areas and hallways
- Assist in hospital cleanliness outside of assigned area (vacuuming, polishing, disinfecting)
Qualifications for housekeeping
- At least two to six months of experience as an Environment Attendant
- 1+ years of general housekeeping / maintenance
- 1+ years general warehouse experience
- Ability to be Hi-lo certified (valid MI drivers license OR proof of corrected vision that meets the same requirements)
- Written and verbal communication abilities
- Satisfactory performance on most recent Dialog Direct Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a housekeeping. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for housekeeping
- Monitor and report on the inventory of cleaning supplies
- Report any maintenance concerns for repairs in common areas, vacant/model homes to Resort Manager/Maintenance Supervisor
- May be required to drive motorized vehicle to run errands and/or pick up supplies
- Stock/Clean/Organize/Break down assigned Cart daily
- Retrieve and Return Task assignment sheets daily
- Clean all assigned public areas to standard
- Remove soil linen, and trash- replace liners and place items in designated areas
- Dust all needed areas of occupied/unoccupied units
- Clean all bathrooms thoroughly and replace supplies-tissue, soap, paper towels
- Discharge clean all required bed areas to standard
Qualifications for housekeeping
- Basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products, and operation of
- Upon offer you must consent to a Background Check, Drug Test, and TB Test
- A minimum of six (6) months housekeeping experience or education that provides the required knowledge, skill and ability preferred
- Ability to focus attention on patient needs while always remaining calm and courteous
- Minimum of 1 year experience in housekeeping services or cleaning service industry
- Must be open to work day shifts, night shifts, holidays, weekends, & travel between campuses as determined by staffing needs
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Housekeeping Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a housekeeping. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for housekeeping
- Recognize and report all maintenance issues in units and public areas
- Deep clean units as assigned
- Complete daily clean in offices, therapy rooms, group rooms, nurse stations, lobbies, stairwells, corridors, public baths
- Report any carpets needing shampoo
- Wash, Dry, Fold all linen
- Keep Housekeeping Supply room neat and organized
- Any other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager, within the recognized scope of the position
- Create a sanitary environment through washing, cleaning, sanitizing, dusting, sweeping, moping, vacuuming, trash removal
- Promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of germs and odors
- Responsible for disposal of trash, debris and separation of recyclable items on a daily basis
Qualifications for housekeeping
- Washer/dryer (commercial or residential)
- Wet/dry vacuum
- Housekeeping and laundry carts
- Chemical cleaning supplies
- Window squeegee
- Buckets on wheels
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Housekeeping Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a housekeeping. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for housekeeping
- Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals
- Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills
- Wet mop floors in all bathrooms daily
- Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, and other applicable areas daily
- Wash basins, mirrors, countertops and commodes daily
- Check areas for spills, water, especially in bathrooms
- Ensure all break areas and bathrooms are properly stocked
- Wash windows as needed
- Clean all air vents as needed
- Qualified applicant must be able to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a consistent schedule, must also be able to move continuously during work hours and be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Qualifications for housekeeping
- Trigger pray bottles
- Dust pans, brooms and mops
- Sprayers
- Scrub brush
- Must be able to converse and read English
- Team worker with a great attitude