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Housekeepers
Housekeepers perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in hotels, motels and other commercial premises, and in private residences.
Fun facts
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Stable Future Growth
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800 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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48% full-time Full-Time Share
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23.2% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by housekeepers. A few are listed below:
- cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
- sweeping, mopping and polishing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
- dusting and polishing furniture, fixtures and fittings
- picking up rubbish, emptying garbage containers, and taking contents to waste areas for removal
- restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses, writing equipment, linen and groceries
- stripping and making beds, and changing bed linen
- maintaining kitchens, washing dishes and cooking utensils, and cleaning appliances, cupboards, counters, pantries and floors
- picking up, sorting, washing, drying, ironing and mending linen and clothes
- preparing and cooking meals, setting and clearing tables, and serving food and beverages
- taking care of household pets and plants, receiving visitors, answering telephones, delivering messages, and shopping for groceries
Specific occupations
- Commercial Housekeeper
- Domestic Housekeeper