Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

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Housekeeping attendant provides accurate directions and information for guest inquiries and is knowledgeable about all aspects of Fashion Island Hotel services, features, attractions, promotions and special events.

Housekeeping Attendant Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective housekeeping attendant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included housekeeping attendant job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Clean floor surfaces in public or employee space using designated chemicals, supplies, and equipment (e.g., mops, buffers, vacuums, wet vacuum, extractor, shampoo machine, stain remover)
Moves equipment/furniture
Requisition of equipment in lingeries
Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms, such as toiletries, glasses, mugs, linens, towels, tissues, coffee, printed materials, and laundry bags according to standards
Perform cleaning activities within the property as directed by the supervisor with proper use of equipment and materials for maintaining a high standard of hygiene and appearance and in accordance with the laid down procedures
Ensure that all cleaning equipment used are regularly cleaned and in safe and working condition and they are returned to their original location so that it is easily accessible for the next shift
Clean and organize housekeeping cart and stock housekeeping supplies in janitor closets
Move furniture and equipment as needed for cleaning or site relocation
Maintain cleanliness of department equipment and reported needed repairs to EVS Supervisor
Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, removing trash, May include cleaning the

Housekeeping Attendant Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Housekeeping Attendant

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, CTS, AED, 9001, ISO

Education for Housekeeping Attendant

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the housekeeping attendant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in Education, General Education, Hospitality, Management, Hotel Management, Tourism, Communications, Graduate, Technical, Furniture

Skills for Housekeeping Attendant

Desired skills for housekeeping attendant include:

Infection control
Proper maintenance and use of equipment
Services/features and local attractions/activities to anticipate and respond to guest inquiries
Cleaning practices in a professional environment
Equipment
Institutional chemicals
Supplies
Hotel facilities
Restaurants
Facilities

Desired experience for housekeeping attendant includes:

Clean closets and door tracks on check-out rooms, removing dust and debris
Inspect condition of all furniture for tears, rips or stains
Inspect condition of planters and plants
Ensure presence of fire safety, rate cards and DND sign
Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, removing trash, May include cleaning the kitchen area, room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, dishware
To clean tidy and set-up the entire assigned front and back of the house areas, as per the hotel standards and procedures

Housekeeping Attendant Examples

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Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of housekeeping attendant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for housekeeping attendant
  • Restock paper, hand sanitizer and hand soap supplies
  • Cleans and maintains guest rooms, guest corridors, linen rooms and cupboards according to set standards and procedures and replenishes guest supplies
  • Moves furniture and equipment as needed for cleaning or site relocation
  • Maintains cleanliness of department equipment and reported needed repairs to EVS Supervisor
  • Clean rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas
  • Change the linen and making beds daily
  • Clean the bathroom to the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Maintenance of public areas
  • Clean public bathrooms
  • Linen distribution on the floors
Qualifications for housekeeping attendant
  • Ensures the appropriate behaviour and impeccable presentation of staff under his/her responsibility • Informs and listens to, consults and involves the team in the life of the hotel and network, allocating responsibility as appropriate"
  • Prior housekeeping, cleaning and customer service experience preferred
  • Ability to work outdoor in all temperatures and weather conditions
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English and preferably another language
  • An understanding of safe lifting practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential
  • Good customer service, communications and interpersonal skills is a must
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Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of housekeeping attendant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for housekeeping attendant
  • Keep equipment storage area and housekeeping closet locked, organized and clean
  • Stock general housekeeping supplies
  • To report any equipment malfunctioning
  • Move and arrange furniture
  • Observe precautions required to protect self and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors
  • To clean all assigned rooms and designated public area in accordance with the Established procedure
  • Report any guest complaints, incidents of suspicious persons on the floor to the Housekeeping Supervisor
  • Ensure a high standard of cleanliness of corridor and service areas
  • Change the room status as appropriate, occupied clean, vacant pick up
  • Maintains responsibilities for the keys which have been signed for, within his/ her possession
Qualifications for housekeeping attendant
  • Maintains the team's involvement and motivation by taking individuals' needs into account
  • Prepares the work schedule for the team in compliance with labour legislation
  • Previous Hotel and/or Housekeeping experience preferred
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and some holidays
  • Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions to include, extreme heat, cold and rain
  • Vocational diploma in hospitality and/or any initial training, as long as the person is highly motivated by the sector and that his/her level of ability and skills have been validated (can be trained directly by their Floor Manager if necessary)
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Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of housekeeping attendant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for housekeeping attendant
  • Assists in conducting physical inventory of cleaning equipment and master keys, chemicals, Linen, Guest supplies and various assets as scheduled
  • Proper stock of guest amenities, cleaning supplies, mini bar, clean linen are arranged well on the trolley before starting the work
  • Personally supervise the end of day closing of the service area and makes sure that all equipment are in appropriate place and nothing is left around which can be hazardous
  • Collect keys and daily assignments before preparing trolley and sufficient equipment in order to perform designated tasks and duties efficiently and to avoid delays effectively
  • Maintain and clean Guest rooms and replenish room supplies as per the Standards of Performance of the Hotel
  • Ensures there are sufficient supplies for use
  • Monitor operating supplies and reduce spoilage, breakage and wastage
  • Arrange and handle the equipment as per standards to avoid damages in the corridor
  • Operate machinery and equipment according to hotel standards, ensuring a safe and hazard free work environment
  • Check the service ability of all equipment in the allocated section
Qualifications for housekeeping attendant
  • Variable work schedule - Must be available for day and evening work, including weekends and holidays
  • Housekeeping experience in healthcare facility
  • Clean shower room and spa (tiled floor and walls) including shower curtain
  • Wash and clean chairs, tables, over bed tables, TV’s, sinks, bed, mattress and counters in hearth and kitchen areas
  • Wipe down desk, chairs, shelves, and window blinds in office areas and vacuum carpet
  • Dust mop and damp mop floor
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Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of housekeeping attendant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for housekeeping attendant
  • Maintain proper storage and usage of cleaning supplies and equipment
  • Replace supplies
  • Shampoo furniture
  • Dispose of all waste in accordance with department, hospital, industry and regulatory standards
  • Perform cleaning functions and follows established procedure to meet Infection Prevention, Quality Control and Safety standards
  • Collect soiled linen and removes to designated location
  • Replenish hand hygiene products, paper products, sharps and pharmaceutical waste containers and other dispensable items as needed
  • Clean patient rooms in accordance with dept
  • Ensure patient identifiers remain out of the regular waste stream
  • Meet bed turn around standards to assist with patient placement and throughput
Qualifications for housekeeping attendant
  • 1 year in janitorial services
  • Sets up conference rooms as needed
  • Report needed repairs to appropriate department
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, constant interruptions, high volume urgency or issues, and interactions with a wide variety of professionals and personalities
  • Must be able to work independently and assume responsibility for job completion in a timely manner
  • Recognize situations beyond own knowledge and training and calls for assistance when needed
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Housekeeping Attendant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of housekeeping attendant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for housekeeping attendant
  • Disposes of all waste in accordance with department, hospital, industry and regulatory standards
  • Performs cleaning functions and follows established procedure to meet Infection Prevention, Quality Control and Safety standards
  • Collects soiled linen and removes to designated location
  • Cleans patient rooms in accordance with dept
  • Ensures patient identifiers remain out of the regular waste stream
  • Meets bed turn around standards to assist with patient placement and throughput
  • Inform the Shift leader of any additional maintenance, cleaning or repairs that have to be conducted
  • Ensures all company minimum brand standards have been implemented, and that optional brand standards have been implemented where appropriate
  • Responds to the results of the Consumer Audit/Social reviews and ensures that the relevant changes are implemented
  • Checks and verifies room status report
Qualifications for housekeeping attendant
  • Reports room defects
  • Reports lost and damaged items
  • Cleans and make-up guest rooms
  • Must have 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role
  • Experience in a 4* or 5* hotel would be of an advantage
  • Always maintain a clean and tidy working environment

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