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Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 20 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 11 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2020.

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20 tasks shown

Core · Task 9564 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.

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Core · Task 9560 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.

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Core · Task 9561 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

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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Core · Task 9562 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.

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Core · Task 9566 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

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Core · Task 9563 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.

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Core · Task 9567 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.

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Core · Task 9568 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.

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Core · Task 9565 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Dust and polish furniture and equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 9570 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.

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Supplemental · Task 9571 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.

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Supplemental · Task 9577 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets.

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Supplemental · Task 9575 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items.

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Supplemental · Task 9587 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses.

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Supplemental · Task 9582 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Replace light bulbs.

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Supplemental · Task 9586 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms.

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Supplemental · Task 9569 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Hang draperies and dust window blinds.

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Supplemental · Task 9581 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive.

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Supplemental · Task 9579 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions.

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Supplemental · Task 9578 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Polish silver accessories and metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings.

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