Our Housekeeper job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Housekeeper role
A Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and organizing residential or commercial properties, as well as performing other duties such as laundry, dusting, and disinfecting. They must be able to work independently and in a team setting, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be detail-oriented.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Housekeeper is to ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the home or workplace. This includes dusting, vacuuming, mopping, washing dishes, laundry, and other cleaning duties. The Housekeeper may also be responsible for organizing and stocking supplies, purchasing groceries, and other errands.
Housekeeper Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order of a residential or commercial property. The Housekeeper will perform a variety of cleaning tasks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors, furniture, and fixtures. They will also clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas, as well as empty trash cans, change linens and towels, and wash and fold laundry. The Housekeeper will also be responsible for basic maintenance and repair tasks, such as minor plumbing, fixing window and door locks, and painting. The Housekeeper must be able to work with minimal supervision and is expected to adhere to all safety procedures.
Housekeeper Duties
- Clean and maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas
- Vacuum, dust, sweep, and mop floors
- Wash and iron clothes and linen
- Run errands, such as grocery shopping
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Organize and store supplies and materials
- Check inventory and place orders for supplies
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report when stock is low
- Keep records of tasks completed
Housekeeper Skills
- Cleaning
- Organizing
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Preparing meals
Housekeeper Requirements
- Able to work flexible hours
- Proficient in basic cleaning duties
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Able to lift and carry heavy objects
- Ability to follow instructions
Personal Traits
- Dependable
- Trustworthy
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
- Discreet