Housekeeping & Janitorial courses offer theoretical as well as practical knowledge related to maintaining the comfort and cleanliness of the establishment for which individuals work. The goal is to prepare participants for employment in janitorial services through supportive classroom and hands-on training. Trainees learn basic janitorial skills in general office cleaning, carpet care, restroom cleaning, general floor care, drain Care, air care, personal care, chemicals,and equipment.
The following are the most common housekeeping skills we train & educated during the housekeeping & janitorial training.
Time management skills
Housekeepers often work on their own or in a small group of other housekeepers and must complete a set number of cleanings each day. Being able to properly manage time is a key skill needed by a housekeeper to ensure they complete all cleanings on time. They must also be punctual for cleaning appointments and finish cleaning in the time frame expected by the client.
Attention to detail
A housekeeper must be extremely detail-oriented to be effective at their job. From organizing various household items to ensuring that floors and windows are scrubbed clean and left streak less, these professionals need a keen eye for detail to successfully perform their duties. The more thorough a housekeeper is at completing their tasks, the better they will be at their job.
Communication skills
Housekeepers must regularly communicate with clients, coworkers and supervisors to ensure that the expectations for each cleaning are thoroughly understood. Without good communication skills, a housekeeper may not meet the needs of the client or overlook important components required to complete a particular job.
Interpersonal skills
Housekeepers often work directly with clients and must be able to work well with others to be successful at their job. Common interpersonal skills needed by housekeepers include dependability, teamwork and responsibility.
Flexibility
Many housekeepers are required to work different hours each day based on a client's needs. For example, if a housekeeper is tasked with cleaning an office building, they may have to wait to begin work until all employees have left the building for the evening. Some housekeepers even work overnight or early in the morning. Being flexible can help a housekeeper be available for more jobs and potentially make more money.
Customer service
Housekeepers must have good customer service skills to be successful at what they do. This is because their work is based on the approval of the client, so ensuring that clients are satisfied with a housekeeper's performance is key to being successful in this career.
Housekeeping hard skills
Housekeepers need several hard skills to be successful in their jobs. Hard skills are specific skills required to perform a certain task. Common hard skills needed to be a good housekeeper include:
• Carpet cleaning
• Sweeping
• Deep cleaning
• Mopping
• Window treatment cleaning
• Vacuuming
• Dusting
• Bathroom and bedroom cleaning
• Infection control
• Polishing
