Housekeeping/Room Attendant Job Description. Housekeeper Job Duties. Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks. Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area. Making beds and changing linens. Washing windows. Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs. Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors. Sorting, washing, loading, and unloading laundry. Ironing clothing...