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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

SOC 37-2012.00

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Service Orientation
3.2
Coordination
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Time Management
2.8
Critical Thinking
2.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service
3.8
English Language
3.0
Public Safety and Security
2.8
Administration and Management
2.7
Education and Training
2.7
Transportation
2.4
Foreign Language
2.1
Mechanical
1.8

Key Tasks

1Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
2Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
3Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
4Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
5Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.

Also Known As

Bed Maker Breakfast and Room Attendant Bunk House Worker Cabin Cleaner Care Taker Caretaker Chambermaid Charwoman Cleaner Cleaning Maid

Tools & Equipment

Backpack vacuums Carpet shampooers Carpet steamers Cleaning brushes Cleaning scrapers

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