Housekeepers

Housekeepers perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in hotels, motels and other commercial premises, and in private residences.

What the job involves

• Cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas

• Sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture

• Dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings

• Picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal

• Restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries

• Stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen

• Maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors

• Picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes

• Preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages

• Taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries