description
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.
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details
Currently Employed:
6,860
Projected Annual Job Openings:
1,320
Typical Hourly Wage:
$16.92 - $24.75
Typical Annual Salary:
$35,190 - $51,470
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
No formal educational credential
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
Less than 1 month on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
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Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
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Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
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Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
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Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
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Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
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Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
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Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
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Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets.
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Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Carpet cleaning equipment
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Cleaning brushes
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Clothes dryers
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Laundry type washing machines
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Vacuum cleaners
Technology:
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Desktop communications software
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Electronic mail software
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Facilities management software
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Instant messaging software
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Inventory management software
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