According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Clean and polish footwear, using brushes, sponges, cleaning fluid, polishes, waxes, liquid or sole dressing, and daubers. | 91% |
| Provide towels and sheets to clients in public baths, steam rooms, and restrooms. | 89% |
| Activate emergency action plans and administer first aid, as necessary. | 86% |
| Assign dressing room facilities, locker space, or clothing containers to patrons of athletic or bathing establishments. | 86% |
| Check supplies to ensure adequate availability, and order new supplies when necessary. | 86% |
| Monitor patrons' facility use to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and safety and order are maintained. | 83% |
| Procure beverages, food, and other items as requested. | 82% |
| Clean facilities such as floors or locker rooms. | 82% |
| Collect soiled linen or clothing for laundering. | 81% |
| Answer customer inquiries or explain cost, availability, policies, and procedures of facilities. | 81% |
| Refer guest problems or complaints to supervisors. | 80% |
| Store personal possessions for patrons, issue claim checks for articles stored, and return articles on receipt of checks. | 80% |
| Operate washing machines and dryers to clean soiled apparel and towels. | 78% |
| Maintain inventories of clothing or uniforms, accessories, equipment, or linens. | 78% |
| Attend to needs of athletic teams in clubhouses. | 78% |
| Operate controls that regulate temperatures or room environments. | 77% |
| Provide assistance to patrons by performing duties such as opening doors or carrying bags. | 77% |
| Issue gym clothes, uniforms, towels, athletic equipment, and special athletic apparel. | 75% |
| Maintain a lost-and-found collection. | 73% |
| Provide or arrange for services such as clothes pressing, cleaning, or repair. | 73% |
| Report and document safety hazards, potentially hazardous conditions, and unsafe practices and procedures. | 69% |
| Stencil identifying information on equipment. | 66% |
| Set up various apparatus or athletic equipment. | 54% |
