What is a housekeeping staff and how to become one

Key steps to become a housekeeping staff

1. Explore housekeeping staff education requirements

   Most common housekeeping staff degrees

   High School Diploma

   35.1 %

   Bachelor's

   31.1 %

   Associate

   16.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific housekeeping staff skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Wet Mops	41.07%
   Taking Care	15.70%
   Fine Dining	6.79%
   Buffing Floors	6.26%
   Minor Maintenance	4.83%

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3. Complete relevant housekeeping staff training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New housekeeping staff learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a housekeeping staff based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real housekeeping staff resumes.

4. Research housekeeping staff duties and responsibilities

   • Train and supervise employees, inspect guest rooms and public spaces to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness
   • Operate extractors and driers as needed.
   • Gain skills/ knowledge in OSHA rules and regulations.
   • Assist housekeepers, laundry attendants and dishwashers in daily routines.

5. Prepare your housekeeping staff resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your housekeeping staff resume.

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6. Apply for housekeeping staff jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a housekeeping staff job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams