Housekeeper, Kaihoroi, kaiwhakatika whare
Also known as
- Housekeeping attendant, hotel housekeeper, room attendant, cleaner
Housekeepers clean and service rooms in private homes and accommodation facilities like hotels and motels.
Duration
02:11 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $30
Most common
$38
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Housekeepers
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts or part time
- usually work in hotels, motels, retirement villages and private homes
- need to be organised, responsible and work well in a team
Tasks
- clean and tidy living rooms and bathrooms
- change linen, towels and bathroom supplies
- make sure cleaning tasks meet high standards
- remove rubbish and restock items
- help guests with questions and requests
- report issues and damage to managers
- maintain cleaning tools and equipment
- sort and organise materials and products
- move furniture and supplies as needed
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a housekeeper and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Accommodation (Level 3) with a strand in Housekeeping
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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