Housekeepers - Tourist Accommodations

Job description

These individuals maintain a number of rental units in tourist accommodation establishments. They perform a variety of tasks to ensure the comfort of guests during their stay in the establishment and clean and prepare the units for new guests. They signal any repairs to be carried out in the establishment. They work for:

  • Hotels
  • Motels
  • Inns
  • Outfitters
  • Resorts
  • B&Bs

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature
  • Hazardous chemical
  • Biological agents
  • Odours
  • Nontoxic dust

Main tasks

  • Prepare the necessary equipment for the maintenance of the assigned premises.
  • Prepare several rental units for cleaning.
  • Clean bathrooms and bedrooms.
    • Change bedding and make beds.
    • Dust furniture and vacuum carpets, rugs, drapes, and upholstered furniture.
    • Disinfect and clean sanitary facilities and floors.
    • Dispose of garbage.
  • Distribute hospitality and hygiene products and note missing items, as required.
  • Clean the rooms or accessories attached to the rental unit (kitchenette, whirlpool, fireplace, etc.).
  • Check the condition of the furniture and report any unusual situations.

Advancement and mobility

  • No additional information.

Training and requirements

Formation

No specific training

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Time management
  • Service oriented
  • Coordination

Abilities

  • Core strength
  • Physical flexibility in extension
  • Endurance
  • Oral comprehension
  • Awareness of issues
  • Near vision

Knowledge and attributes

  • Focussed on results
  • Knowledge of customer and personalized services
  • Honesty
  • Commitment
  • Rigour
  • Attention to detail
  • Capacity to be discrete
  • Respect others
  • Tolerance to routine work
  • Timeliness

Interests

  • Work in transportation and maintenance
  • Work in hotels, restaurants, and tourism
  • Work manually
  • Exercer une activité sportive ou physique

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic
People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Conventional
People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Social
People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Light duty cleaners  (CNP 65310)

Skill type

Sales and service

Last update: January 29, 2026

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