Job Description
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
Domestic Housekeeper
In addition to the above a housekeeper employed in a private household may perform some or all of the following duties:
check and purchase groceries and household supplies to maintain adequate levels
maintain record of related expenditure
plan and cook meals for employer
care for household pets
polish silverware
wash dishes and clean kitchen according to agreed hygiene standards
clean appliances
run errands for employer
answer telephone and take messages
take care of children
Nanny Job Description
Hotel Housekeeper
In addition to general housekeeping tasks the housekeeper duties in a hotel or similar environment will include:
clean corridors, lobbies, stairways, elevators and lounges as well as guest rooms
organize work schedule from the room status list, arrivals and departures
distribute linen, towels and room supplies using wheeled carts or by hand
restock room supplies such as drinking glasses, soaps, shampoos, writing supplies, mini bar
replace dirty linens with clean items
inspect and turn mattresses regularly
store all dirty laundry in line with company policy
monitor guest laundry bags
replace laundry bags and slips
check all appliances in rooms are in working order
realign furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout