Cruise Ship Housekeeper Cleaner Job Description
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.
Sample of reported job titles: Housekeeper, Environmental Services Worker, Housekeeping Laundry Worker, Environmental Services Aide, Housekeeping Aide, Cottage Attendant, Room Cleaner
Tasks
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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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Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
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Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
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Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
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Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
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Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
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Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
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Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
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Hang draperies, and dust window blinds.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
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Carpet cleaning equipment — Carpet shampooers; Carpet steamers |
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Floor polishers — Floor burnishers; Power floor buffers |
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Hand sprayers — Spray bottles |
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Ladders — Step ladders |
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Laundry type washing machines — Light commercial washing machines; Washer extractors |
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Sewing machines — Industrial sewing machines |
Technology used in this occupation:
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Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software |
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Facilities management software — Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software |
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Inventory management software — Inventory tracking software |
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Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — Computerized bed control system software |
Knowledge
No knowledge met the minimum score.
Skills
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Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
Abilities
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Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
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Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Work Activities
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Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
Work Context
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Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running? |
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Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
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Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing? |
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Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
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Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
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Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
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Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
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Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
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Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
Job Zone
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Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed |
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Overall Experience |
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a cashier even if he/she has never worked before. |
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Job Training |
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job. |
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Job Zone Examples |
These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include taxi drivers, amusement and recreation attendants, counter and rental clerks, cashiers, and waiters/waitresses. |
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SVP Range |
(Below 4.0) |
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Education |
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license. |
Interests
Interest code: RCS
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
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Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
Work Styles
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Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
Work Values
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Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
Wages & Employment Trends
National
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Median wages (2006) |
$8.45 hourly, $17,580 annual |
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Employment (2004) |
1,422,000 employees |
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Projected growth (2004-2014) |
Average (10-20%) |
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Projected need (2004-2014) |
464,000 additional employees |
