Clean public areas

Disinfect the areas to which the public has access.

Might include clean glass and windows in public areas, dust and polish furniture, vacuum carpets and clean hard floors, and remove waste.

maintain cleanliness of reception area
clean areas accessible to the public
clean reception area
perform door cleaning tasks

skill/competence

cross-sector

Clean public areas is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Swimming facility attendant: Swimming facility attendants handle the daily activities of a swimming facility such as a swimming pool, beach and lake. They clean the facility, maintain a good attitude towards the clients and ensure the overall safety within the facility.
Train cleaner: Train cleaners keep the interiors of trains tidy and clean. They clean out the bins in the different compartments, and perform other cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping and deep cleaning.

Clean public areas is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Toilet attendant: Toilet attendants clean and maintain toilet facilities in accordance with company standards and policies. They use cleaning equipment to clean mirrors, floors, toilets and sinks. They perform the cleaning activities before, during and after operational service hours. Toilet attendants refill the facility with supplies as needed and maintain records of their daily operations.
Hotel porter: Hotel porters welcome guests to accommodation facilities, help them carry their luggage and provide services such as occasional cleaning.
Housekeeping supervisor: Housekeeping supervisors are in charge of supervising and coordinating the daily running of cleaning and housekeeping activities hospitality establishments.

References

1. Clean public areas – ESCO