HOUSEKEPPER
Housekeepers are employed either in a private home or in a commercial environment such as a hotel. Duties will vary according to the employment environment but the basic tasks and skills required to perform the housekeeping job remain the same. The general purpose is to maintain a clean, sanitary, comfortable and tidy environment for either private households or commercial establishments. The main job tasks and responsibilities include;
• sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors
• vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies
• shampoo carpets, rugs and upholstery
• dust and polish furniture and fittings
• clean metal fixtures and fittings
• empty and clean trash containers
• dispose of trash in a sanitary manner
• clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs and showers
• wipe down glass surfaces
• make up beds and change linens as required
• tidy up rooms
• wash windows as scheduled
• sort, wash, load and unload laundry
• iron and press clothing and linen
• sort, fold and put away clean laundry
• operate mechanized cleaning equipment
• maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
• monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
