Home housekeeper job description
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Home housekeeper requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in home housekeeper job postings.
Sample home housekeeper requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in housekeeping or related field
- Ability to physically perform cleaning tasks, such as lifting and bending
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing techniques
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Sample required home housekeeper soft skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective communication skills with clients and team members
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and tasks
Home housekeeper job description example 1
Nana Management Services, LLC home housekeeper job description
About NMS
Built on a culture of safety and integrity, NMS delivers award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients in food service, facilities management, camp services, security and hotel management in Alaska and the continental U.S. We are proud to serve not only our original oilfield clients, but also clients from federal, state and local governments, corporate facilities, healthcare institutions, schools and universities, manufacturing centers, and the transportation and telecommunications industry. Our clients have peace of mind knowing we are committed to delivering best-in-class service, and we bring creativity, technology and experience to every project. Our mission is to provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety and expertise beyond our clients' expectations. At NMS, we expect our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.
Summary
This position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms and offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
* Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
* Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
* Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
* Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
* May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
* May be cross trained in janitorial and laundry duties and required to work those positions
* Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
* May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
* May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
* Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
* Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
* Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
* High school diploma or GED equivalent.
* At least six (6) months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
* The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
* This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. The successful candidate must be able to provide immunization records for all of this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job
* Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)
Noise level: Moderate
Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
Customer Interaction: High
Description of environment: This is located in an assisted living setting
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
Travel: None
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
Built on a culture of safety and integrity, NMS delivers award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients in food service, facilities management, camp services, security and hotel management in Alaska and the continental U.S. We are proud to serve not only our original oilfield clients, but also clients from federal, state and local governments, corporate facilities, healthcare institutions, schools and universities, manufacturing centers, and the transportation and telecommunications industry. Our clients have peace of mind knowing we are committed to delivering best-in-class service, and we bring creativity, technology and experience to every project. Our mission is to provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety and expertise beyond our clients' expectations. At NMS, we expect our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.
Summary
This position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms and offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
* Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
* Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
* Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
* Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
* May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
* May be cross trained in janitorial and laundry duties and required to work those positions
* Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
* May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
* May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
* Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
* Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
* Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
* Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
* High school diploma or GED equivalent.
* At least six (6) months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
* The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
* This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. The successful candidate must be able to provide immunization records for all of this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job
* Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)
Noise level: Moderate
Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
Customer Interaction: High
Description of environment: This is located in an assisted living setting
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
Travel: None
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
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Home housekeeper job description example 2
RH home housekeeper job description
RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far-reaching.
The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers, and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services, and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste, and place maker.
At RH we believe deeply that the \"right\" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative, and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined, and won't take \"no\" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.
As Home Delivery Housekeeping Associate, you will represent the RH brand by taking great care of our facilities across the Home Delivery Center.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
OUR REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WHAT WE OFFER
* Full-time associates working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all benefits.
ABOUT US
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance. ABOUT US
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers, and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services, and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste, and place maker.
At RH we believe deeply that the \"right\" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative, and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined, and won't take \"no\" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.
As Home Delivery Housekeeping Associate, you will represent the RH brand by taking great care of our facilities across the Home Delivery Center.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
- Build and maintain partnerships within the Home Delivery Team
- Assist in the maintenance of the Home Delivery Center at all levels:
- Vacuuming floors, tidying up rooms, gathering up trash, and restocking supplies
- Polishing furniture, deep cleaning rugs, floors, windows, and walls
- Keeping all areas free of dust
- Deep cleaning and refreshing of the restrooms
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- Sense of teamwork, ownership, urgency, and attention to detail in your work
- Strong interpersonal skills and mental flexibility
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to recognize and respond to multiple priorities
- Must pass background screen
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 25 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques
- Ability to maneuver effectively around the Home Delivery Center's warehouse and office space
- Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, and climbing
WHAT WE OFFER
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection Programs
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Competitive Paid Time-Off plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous discount on our products and at RH restaurants
- Referral Bonus Program
* Full-time associates working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all benefits.
ABOUT US
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance. ABOUT US
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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Home housekeeper job description example 3
NANA home housekeeper job description
This position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the facilities in a clean and orderly condition\.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms and offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned\.
+ Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces\.
+ Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas\.
+ Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks\.
+ Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas\.
+ May assist in laundry and/or linen removal\.
+ May be cross trained in janitorial and laundry duties and required to work those positions
+ Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required\.
+ May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment\.
+ May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance\.
+ Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task\.
+ Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training\.
+ Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department\.
+ Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned\.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Requirements
+ High school diploma or GED equivalent\.
+ At least six \(6\) months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes\.
+ The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc\.
+ This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB\. The successful applicant must be able to provide immunization records for this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job\.
+ Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English\.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor \(Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions\)
Noise level: Moderate
Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
Customer Interaction: High
Description of environment: This is located in an assisted living setting
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs\. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift\.
Travel: None
As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis \(TB\)\.
Competencies
**NMS Core Values**
Safety guides our behavior\.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities\.
Commitments made will be fulfilled\.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect\.
The environment will be protected and sustained\.
**Organization:** Food and Facilities Management
**Job:** Housekeeping/Janitorial
**Primary Location:** US\-AK\-Sitka
**Shift:** Variable
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms and offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned\.
+ Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces\.
+ Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas\.
+ Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks\.
+ Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas\.
+ May assist in laundry and/or linen removal\.
+ May be cross trained in janitorial and laundry duties and required to work those positions
+ Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required\.
+ May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment\.
+ May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance\.
+ Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task\.
+ Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training\.
+ Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department\.
+ Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned\.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Requirements
+ High school diploma or GED equivalent\.
+ At least six \(6\) months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes\.
+ The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc\.
+ This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB\. The successful applicant must be able to provide immunization records for this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job\.
+ Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English\.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor \(Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions\)
Noise level: Moderate
Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
Customer Interaction: High
Description of environment: This is located in an assisted living setting
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs\. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift\.
Travel: None
As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis \(TB\)\.
Competencies
**NMS Core Values**
Safety guides our behavior\.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities\.
Commitments made will be fulfilled\.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect\.
The environment will be protected and sustained\.
**Organization:** Food and Facilities Management
**Job:** Housekeeping/Janitorial
**Primary Location:** US\-AK\-Sitka
**Shift:** Variable
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024