Cleaning your room, removing garbage, washing bathrooms and replacing toiletries; this is the responsibility of a Housekeeper. Often they work as a part of a team to cover the hundreds of rooms in a hotel. They are coordinated and have deadlines to get their jobs done. They are expected to be meticulous and thorough.
There are different categories of housekeepers. This includes floor housekeepers, room attendants, linen room staff, or housekeeping assistants. As these professionals use a lot of cleaning supplies they are integral in keeping costs at a minimum. Housekeepers have to be very flexible as they work odd hours.
A Housekeeper usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Cleaning rooms
• Following health and safety guidelines
• Preparing work schedules
• Reporting lost or found items
•   Training new staff
•Using chemicals and cleaning agents
•   Using room checklists/sheets

• Being organised and detail oriented
• Being attentive and practical
• Training and mentoring
• Handling co-workers and guests
• Stress management and conflict resolution
• Working long hours
• Doing repeated tasks
• Being diligent and hardworking
• Motivation and mathematics
• Thinking quickly and being discrete

Typically Housekeepers are not required to have formal education to be able to fill their positions. Many join up with GCSE, HND, HNC, BTEC and other qualifications. Many study courses in Hospitality, Tourism, Reception and Accommodation, and Leisure. Housekeeping is also another profession which allows newcomers to begin as apprentices and learn their trade on the job.