Housekeeper / Room Attendant

Job Summary

HOUSEKEEPERS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT COWORKERS IN A HOTEL…if the rooms are not clean and fresh, no matter what the other services and amenities a hotel offers, guests will not stay in a hotel that does a poor job of housekeeping.  Housekeepers are the essential position in a hotel and should be proud of their work!

Qualifications

There are no specific educational requirements for room/housekeeping attendants. Training is generally on the job. Employers may require character references that indicate job applicants are honest and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

vary from one place of employment to another but, in general, housekeeping attendants:

sweep and mop floors and/or vacuum carpets

dust and polish furniture, and keeping it arranged properly

vacuum draperies and upholstered furniture

empty ashtrays and garbage containers

sort, count, mark and fold linens

make beds and/or change bedding

scrub, disinfect and polish bathroom fixtures

replace towels, soap and other supplies

report damage, theft and articles found to the executive housekeeper or supervisor

observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property

keeping storage areas and carts well stocked, clean and tidy.

In hotels and motels, housekeeping attendants may clean lobbies, halls and banquet rooms as well as guest rooms. They are generally responsible for:

cleaning carpets and floors

shampooing carpets and upholstered furniture

hanging draperies

changing light bulbs

collecting soiled linens and garbage

receiving and storing linens

Advancement Opportunities?

With experience, room/housekeeping attendants may move into other jobs in the tourism industry – the General Manager of the Banff Aspen Lodge started out as a housekeeper!

Pay Range

$6.50 -$13.05 depending on amount experience and level of commitment to a property