Housekeeping Staff

1. Basic Eligibility

Age: 18 years and above

Education: Minimum 8th–10th standard (not mandatory if trained)

Experience: Prior experience in cleaning, domestic help, or hospitality is preferred but not required

Health: Physically fit and healthy; no chronic contagious diseases

2. Key Skills

Cleaning & Maintenance: Ability to clean rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and floors using appropriate tools and materials

Organization: Keeping household items and spaces neat, labeling supplies, arranging closets, etc.

Laundry Management: Washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes properly

Basic Cooking/Assistance: Ability to prepare or assist with basic meals, if required

Waste Management: Proper disposal of household waste and recyclables

Attention to Detail: Identifying and reporting maintenance needs or damages

Time Management: Completing tasks efficiently and following a daily schedule

3. Personal Qualities

Honesty & Reliability: Trustworthy and punctual

Hygiene Awareness: Maintains personal and workplace hygiene

Polite Behavior: Respectful communication with residents and other staff

Discretion: Maintains confidentiality of household matters

Adaptability: Willing to learn new cleaning methods or use new equipment

4. Technical & Safety Knowledge

Understanding safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment

Knowledge of fabric and surface types (for cleaning/dusting)

Awareness of basic fire safety and first aid

5. Work Environment

Type: Residential homes, guest houses, small offices

Schedule: Full-time / part-time / live-in options

Work Hours: Typically 6–8 hours daily; may include weekends if required

6. Preferred Training (Optional but Beneficial)

Certified housekeeping or domestic work training (from NGO or Skill India programs)

Soft-skills or customer service training

Basic English or local language communication