Full job description

A Cleaner or Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and order of a specific environment. While the core tasks are similar across all sectors, the specific duties often vary depending on whether you are working in a private home, a hotel, or a commercial office.

Below is a breakdown of the standard responsibilities, skills, and qualifications for these roles.

1. Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Regardless of the setting, most cleaning roles include these “core” tasks:

• Surface Cleaning: Dusting, wiping down, and polishing furniture, fixtures, windowsills, and mirrors.
• Floor Care: Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming all floor surfaces; shampooing carpets or buffing floors as needed.
• Sanitization: Deep-cleaning and disinfecting “high-touch” areas such as bathrooms (toilets, sinks, showers) and kitchens (counters, sinks, appliances).
• Waste Management: Emptying trash and recycling bins, replacing liners, and transporting waste to designated disposal areas.
• Restocking: Replenishing essential supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and toiletries.

2. Specialized Tasks (By Industry)

Depending on the environment, the role may expand to include specific duties:

Hospitality (Hotels/Resorts)

• Bed Making: Stripping used linens and making beds to strict brand standards.
• Laundry: Managing the flow of towels and linens; operating industrial washers and dryers.
• Turn-Down Service: Preparing rooms for guest arrival, often including evening checks.
• Minibar/Amenities: Checking and restocking minibar items and guest stationery.

Residential (Private Homes)

• Organization: Tidying up living spaces and light organizing (e.g., putting away toys or dishes).
• Laundry & Ironing: Washing, drying, folding, and ironing personal clothing.
• Errands: Occasionally helping with grocery shopping or light meal preparation.

Commercial (Offices/Hospitals/Schools)

• High-Traffic Care: Frequent cleaning of lobbies, elevators, and breakrooms.
• Equipment Operation: Using industrial-grade floor scrubbers or electrostatic sprayers.
• Compliance: Following strict OSHA or healthcare-specific sanitation protocols to prevent infection.

3. Reporting and Maintenance

A key part of the job is acting as the “eyes and ears” of the facility:

• Maintenance Reports: Notifying management of broken fixtures, burnt-out lightbulbs, or plumbing leaks.
• Inventory Tracking: Monitoring cleaning supply levels and requesting new stock before it runs out.
• Safety Compliance: Ensuring “Wet Floor” signs are used and that cleaning chemicals are stored safely and labeled correctly.

Job Type: Full-time