Housekeeper Jobs in Rapid City, SD

In the hospitality service industry, a Housekeeper is primarily responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within hotel rooms and public areas. They take care of dusting, vacuuming, making beds, replacing linens, and cleaning bathrooms. In addition, they often serve as the main contact for guest requests during their stay, such as extra towels or bedding. Housekeepers are expected to follow safety and health guidelines to ensure the wellbeing and satisfaction of guests, thus playing a critical role in creating a positive experience for hotel patrons.

A Housekeeper must possess a number of skills, including attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong work ethic. They must be able to work independently but also as part of a team to ensure all rooms are cleaned and prepared to a high standard. Good communication skills are essential in order to understand and fulfill guest needs and to coordinate effectively with other hotel departments. Though not always required, certifications such as a Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) or Registered Executive Housekeeper (REH) are recognized credentials in the industry. Prior roles that might lead to a career as a Housekeeper include being a Room Attendant, Laundry Attendant, or Janitor/Custodian.

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Environmental Services Technician Operating Room 40hrs/week

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 13 days ago

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing...

Parks Maintenance Worker I

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 23 hours ago

tears-down for events Mixes and applies pesticides Performs all aspects of custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms, picnic shelters, removing trash, cleaning, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming...

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing...

Environmental Services Technician 40hrs/week

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing...

Highway Maintenance Worker

  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 5 days ago

$2,000 Hiring Incentive! * Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify Former Department of Transportation Employees Must Have a Minimum of...

Motor Vehicle Operator (Maintenance Worker)

  • Ellsworth AFB, SD (5 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ellsworth AFB, SD (5 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 6 days ago

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Youth Center on Ellsworth AFB. Must possess an appropriate, valid driver's license as required by...

Ambulatory Services Housekeeper (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 8 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 8 days ago

Cleans floors including sweeping, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming. Performs carpet spot cleaning and upholstery spot cleaning. Collects and disposes of general trash and biohazardous waste....

Environmental Services Technician Operating Room PRN

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 13 days ago

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing...

Housekeeper

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 days ago

Pay Rate: The pay rate for this job is $16.25 - $16.25 / hour* What you'll be doing as a Housekeeper: Make beds, replenish linens, and clean rooms and halls Clean bathrooms and replenish supplies Vacuum...

Environmental Services Technician

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 18 days ago

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing...

Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care (LTC)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 20 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 20 days ago

Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing...

Housekeeping Aid

  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Fort Meade, SD (24 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 28 days ago

The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris....

Commercial Cleaner

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago

but not limited to: Perform all cleaning duties for facilities using provided ServiceMaster products, tools and procedures Sweeping, mopping, polishing, trash removal, restroom cleaning, windows, dusting...

Housekeeper (Full Time)

  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sturgis, SD (21 miles from Rapid City, SD)
  • 60+ days ago

Vacuums carpets, rugs and draperies. Shampoos carpets, rugs and upholstery. Dusts and polishes furniture and fittings. Cleans metal fixtures and fittings. Empties and cleans trash containers....

Maintenance Worker

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Maintains, cleans, inspects, and performs minor repairs on refrigeration equipment, including drinking fountains, cold storage units, and air conditioning systems, air and vacuum compressors....

Demographic Data for Rapid City, SD

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Salary for Housekeeper Jobs in Rapid City, SD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Housekeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Housekeepers in Rapid City, SD offer the following education background
High School or GED
52.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Housekeepers in Rapid City, SD
None
48.2%
Less than 1 year
31.4%
1-2 years
14.7%
2-4 years
5.7%


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