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65310.02 – Housekeepers

Housekeepers perform housekeeping duties in residential, and institutional settings.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Housekeeper

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
  • Make beds, change sheets and distribute clean towels and toiletries
  • Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies
  • Stock linen closets and other supplies' areas
  • Report and store lost and found items
  • May provide basic information on facilities

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory cleaning positions is possible with additional training or experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Cleaning supervisors (62024)
  • Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (65312)
  • Specialized cleaners (65311)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

65 – Sales and service support occupations

Sub-major group

653 – Support occupations in cleaning and related services

Minor group

6531 – Cleaners

Unit group

65310 – Light duty cleaners

Occupational profile

65310.02 – Housekeepers

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