HRCM 051 - Maintenance and Housekeeping Management

    Recent Professors
    Amy L. Babb
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    HRCM 051 is an introductory course in hotel housekeeping and maintenance management. This course provides instruction in the administrative, managerial, professional, technical skills, and duties related to the executive position. This course explores the three key areas of expertise required of an executive housekeeper: management of resources, administration of assets, and knowledge of housekeeping technical operations. The course content will include a historical prospective of the lodging industry, application of management concepts, interdepartmental communication procedures, structural planning of the housekeeping department, staffing requirements, inventory and equipment requirements, housekeeping equipment and supplies, linen management, laundry room management, cleaning functions, human resources, management, administration controls, and risk and environmental management.