Housekeeping room attendants provide for the comfort of guests in hotels, motels, resorts, lodges and inns by ensuring that guest rooms and public areas are clean and properly presented. A housekeeping room attendant promotes a positive image of the property to guests, and must be pleasant, friendly and able to address problems or special requests.

• Stock and sort supplies
• Vacuum, clean, dust and polish guest rooms
• Make beds, change sheets, remove and replace used towels and toiletries
• Deliver and retrieve items on loan to guests e.g. iron and ironing boards
• Ensure security of guest rooms and privacy of guests
• Perform rotation cleaning duties (e.g. steam clean carpets) as required

• A secondary school diploma is preferred
• Physical mobility and stamina required
• Ability to follow instruction
• Detail-oriented
• Professional attitude is required
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Bondable is generally required
• Previous customer service experience may be required
• Good communication skills are an asset
• Good organizational skills
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is an asset

• Assistant or Executive Housekeeper
• Laundry Supervisor
• Aircraft Groomer

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