Job Description
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for Correctional Services, is seeking to recruit motivated, disciplined, and dependable individuals to fill the position of House Keeping Assistant III on permanent and pensionable terms. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are passionate about maintaining clean, organized, hygienic, and welcoming environments while supporting efficient service delivery within government institutions. Successful applicants will join a professional team dedicated to ensuring that accommodation facilities, offices, institutional residences, and related environments remain safe, comfortable, and maintained to high cleanliness standards.
The House Keeping Assistant III position is an entry-level role designed for individuals beginning a professional career in housekeeping and institutional support services. Newly appointed officers will receive structured guidance, practical exposure, and continuous workplace coaching from experienced supervisors while developing technical competence and professional confidence. The role requires commitment, attention to detail, integrity, punctuality, teamwork, and respect for government operational procedures.
Successful candidates will contribute significantly to maintaining sanitary surroundings that promote health, safety, comfort, and operational efficiency. They will participate in daily cleaning schedules, linen management, laundry services, room preparation, equipment care, and inventory support while ensuring that housekeeping supplies are utilized responsibly and stored securely. Every assigned task contributes directly to maintaining a professional environment that reflects the standards expected within public institutions.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive attitude toward service, takes pride in delivering quality work, and consistently follows hygiene and occupational safety guidelines. Strong organizational habits, reliability, and the ability to work independently after receiving instructions are essential qualities for success in this position. Applicants should also possess the willingness to learn modern housekeeping practices and continuously improve their performance through practical experience.
The Ministry values professionalism, fairness, accountability, and equal employment opportunities. Employees are expected to uphold ethical conduct while interacting respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, visitors, and institutional occupants. This position offers long-term career stability, structured public service employment benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and exposure to standardized operational procedures within the Government of Kenya.
Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive monthly salary together with applicable government allowances, annual leave entitlement, medical cover, and pension benefits in accordance with existing public service regulations. Individuals who possess a strong work ethic, demonstrate personal responsibility, and are committed to delivering high-quality housekeeping services are encouraged to submit their applications and become part of a team that supports efficient public service delivery through excellence in environmental cleanliness and facility maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean assigned rooms, offices, corridors, reception areas, washrooms, staircases, and common spaces according to approved housekeeping schedules.
- Remove dust from furniture, windowsills, doors, fixtures, fittings, shelves, and other surfaces using appropriate cleaning techniques.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, polish, and sanitize floors to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout assigned areas.
- Prepare beds by changing bed linen, arranging bedding neatly, and ensuring comfortable presentation.
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and organize institutional linen according to established laundry procedures.
- Wash guest laundry and institutional clothing carefully while following proper handling instructions.
- Iron linen, uniforms, and garments neatly to achieve professional presentation standards.
- Replenish cleaning materials, toiletries, detergents, and housekeeping supplies before stock levels become insufficient.
- Maintain accurate storage of cleaning chemicals and ensure safe handling in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Inspect assigned areas regularly and report maintenance issues requiring technical attention.
- Keep cleaning equipment in excellent working condition through routine inspection and proper care.
- Wash cleaning tools, mops, buckets, brushes, and reusable equipment after use.
- Store housekeeping equipment securely in designated storage locations after completing assigned duties.
- Dispose of waste responsibly while observing environmental conservation and waste segregation procedures.
- Follow infection prevention, sanitation, and hygiene protocols during daily operations.
- Observe occupational health and workplace safety standards while performing all assigned duties.
- Support preparation of accommodation facilities before occupancy by ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
- Assist with periodic deep-cleaning activities in accordance with departmental schedules.
- Respond promptly to housekeeping requests assigned by supervisors.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding institutional operations encountered during daily work.
- Follow established work schedules while demonstrating punctuality and reliability.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues to achieve departmental performance targets.
- Exercise care when handling government property to minimize damage and unnecessary replacement costs.
- Participate actively in workplace orientation, coaching sessions, and continuous skills improvement activities.
- Maintain professional appearance and observe official dress requirements where applicable.
- Record completed assignments accurately whenever reporting procedures require documentation.
- Ensure cleaning materials are used efficiently to minimize unnecessary wastage.
- Identify potential safety hazards and report them immediately to supervisors.
- Support inventory checks involving housekeeping supplies and equipment.
- Handle assigned responsibilities with honesty, discipline, accountability, and respect for institutional regulations.
- Perform additional housekeeping-related duties that may reasonably be assigned by authorized supervisors in support of departmental service delivery objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum mean grade of D (Plain) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Formal training in Housekeeping and/or Laundry lasting not less than two (2) months from a recognized institution.
- Eligibility to work within the Government of Kenya subject to applicable public service requirements.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment procedure communicated by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration – State Department for Correctional Services. Applicants should ensure that all required academic certificates, professional training documents, identification documents, and any additional supporting credentials are complete, accurate, and submitted before the stated application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process. The Ministry is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements.
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