Housekeeper

Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts. Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas. Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items. Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers. Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary. Dust and polish furniture and equipment. Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers. Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors. Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets. Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items. Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses. Answer telephones and doorbells. Replace light bulbs. Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms. Hang draperies and dust window blinds. Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive. Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange